2027 Training News
Potential and Returning Officials, Our reduced number of members the past couple of years has increased the game load for everyone. ILOA Directors, Officers and
ArbiterSports Walkthrough for Officials
ArbiterSports is what makes assigning all the games in a season possible. For new officials, however, it can be a little cryptic. That’s why we’ve
A Parent’s Guide to Lacrosse
A quick rundown of the origins, philosophy, terms and rules of the game.
2027 Board and Officer Election Results
Officials, Thank you to everyone who voted. It was a very close election. I want to congratulate Jim Quirke (Central Rep) and Zach Shupe (At-Large
Youth Penalties
Officials, here are a few reminders about penalties in a youth game: A full set of Youth Rules can be found here: 2026 Boys Youth Rules
How to buy an NFHS Rule Book
*** NOTE: USA Lacrosse has revamped their website again, so these instructions are no longer accurate. Once the new rulebook is released we will revisit
2026 Training Update
Potential and Returning Officials, Most of you are probably recovering from the holidays, but the ILOA training sessions for 2026 are under way! Below is the
2025 Board Election Results
ILOA Members, Ken Tomozawa has been elected to a 3 year term, and Zach Shupe has been elected to fill the remaining year of an
Congrats to Derek Neill – Outstanding Official of the Year
Congratulations Derek! I was elated to hear that you had been selected to receive the John McGrath Award this year. I’m in Chicago today at
All Things Faceoff
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The link below is for a 9 minute YouTube video on what officials should be thinking about on faceoffs. Greg Hite has been
Here We Go!
The High School season has begun and Youth games are about 2 weeks out! We’ve already assigned most games through March, so finish up your