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2026 NFHS Rule Changes

​Among the changes for the 2026 high school boys lacrosse season, no defensive player other than a properly equipped goalkeeper can enter the team’s own crease with the perceived intent of blocking a shot or acting as a goalkeeper, or a personal foul for illegal equipment will be called as a non-releasable foul. Click here for details.

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2025-2026 Training Sessions

  • Rules Seminar Sessions (virtual) - hosted by the Tampa Bay Lacrosse Officials Association, this five-session series satisfies the FHSAA annual requirement for training of member officials.

    • Dates TBD

  • In-person On-Field Training Session

    • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

    • Location: Community School of Naples

Resources for Officiating Techniques

  • Two-Man Mechanics - a training manual and resource for officials to use throughout the season to improve their performance officiating a game with two officials.

  • Three-Man Mechanics - a training manual and resource for officials to use throughout the season to improve their performance officiating a game with three officials.

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