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
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.
How to buy an NFHS Rule Book
Regular price is $8, postage included. I just bought one on discount for $6.80. Go to USALacrosse.com and make the following selections:
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
10U Rules Reminder
These 10U rules & mechanics come from two USA Lacrosse sources: 2024 Youth Rule Guidance 2024 Youth Rules Comparison Chart IYLA 10U Games FORMAT &
2024 Training Dates Released
Officials,ILOA has announced the training dates for 2024. Included are sessions for North, Central and Southern regions. If you have any friends or contacts that
2024 Online Training Info
It is that time of the season again! This is a mass email to both new and returning boys lacrosse officials. The USA Lacrosse online