Garden State Sixes – Gobble Games
Sixes Lacrosse tournament – compete like the game will be played in the Olympics in 2028!
Location: Centrally Located in Jackson NJ
Sunday December 1st 2024
All Teams Compete in a minimum of 3 games. Youth teams play in the morning, high school bracket in the afternoon.
Top teams per division move on with 2 game championship bracket.
Want to talk through the event prior to registering? Call/text our director Dennis Mann 908-445-5800 or fill out our interest form and we will contact you: Interest Form
GARDEN STATE SIXES
GOBBLE GAMES TOURNAMENT
World Lacrosse Sixes Format
- Event Format:
- Minimum Games: Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
- Game Duration: Games consist of two 20-minute running halves with a 2-minute halftime.
- Championship Format: This is a championship format event where the top teams will advance, with the possibility of playing up to 5 games.
- Sixes Event:
- Field Size: Smaller fields for faster gameplay.
- Format: World Lacrosse Sixes format.
- Team Composition: 5 field players plus 1 goalie.
- Recommended Roster Size: Minimum 10 players per team.
Additional Features:
- Game Tables: All games will feature game tables with scoreboards.
- Officiating: Sanctioned NJ State referees will officiate all games.
- Scheduling: The game schedule will be hosted online and updated post-games by Tourney Machine.
- Atmosphere: Enjoy a festival-style atmosphere throughout the event!
Sixes Lacrosse: The Future of the Game
Sixes is an incredibly fast-paced, compact version of lacrosse, blending the most exciting elements of traditional field and box lacrosse. Characterized by its accelerated, open style of play, Sixes features quick transitions and non-stop, high-scoring action, making it a thrilling experience for both players and spectators.
Key Features:
- Team Composition: 6 v 6 format with 10-12 players per team
- Field Size: Competitively played outdoors on a smaller field
- Positions: No specialist positions—just runners and goalies
- Game Flow: Draws occur only at the start of each half, ensuring continuous action
Why Sixes? Created in 2018, Sixes was designed to accelerate global growth, increase accessibility, and create a more balanced and inclusive version of lacrosse. It reduces the cost and complexity of participation and event staging, making the sport more approachable for new athletes while still challenging for seasoned players.
Sixes is a natural evolution of lacrosse, offering an inclusive opportunity for all existing lacrosse players and an easier entry point for newcomers. By eliminating specialty positions that often lead to competitive imbalance and featuring a physicality appealing to both men and women, Sixes has quickly gained popularity around the world.
Global Impact: Since its inception, Sixes has seen rapid global adoption, with leagues and events held at all levels. It was featured for both men and women in The World Games 2022, and the discipline is at the heart of lacrosse’s Olympic vision. The inaugural World Lacrosse Sixes Championships for both men and women will take place in 2026.
Sixes is not just a game—it’s the future of lacrosse.
Event is centrally located in Jackson NJ at the Jackson Justice Complex
- 1 Jackson Drive, Jackson NJ 08527
Divisions and Team Placement
Open to town, school and club teams from 3rd Grade through High School.
- High School Pool A – Varsity/25/26
- A/B Divsions
- High School Pool B – JV/26/27
- A/B Divsions
- 7/8 – A/B Divisions
- 5/6 – A/B Divisions
- 3/4 – A/B Divisions
Teams are bracketed within their division based on registration and placement discussions between team directors and tournament directors. Teams can be designated into divisions at the time of registration.
Schedule and Game Timing
Tournament schedule is set up in SE Tourney (formerly Tourney Machine).
The schedule will be provided to coaches approximately 7 days before the event for review. It will then be released on Tourney Machine 5 days before the tournament starts. As with all tournaments, last-minute changes may occur and are beyond the control of our tournament directors.
Team Registration Fee: $695 per team
Deposit: 50% per team
Full Balance Due: November 5th, 2024
For any questions, please contact NJLT Director Dennis Mann at [email protected] or call/text 908-445-5800.
Limited Individual Free Agent Player Registrations Available
Refund Policy for NJLT Events:
- All registrations and deposits are non-refundable.
Inclement Weather:
- In the event of inclement weather or unsafe playing conditions during the event, tournament directors and facility directors reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or close fields.
- If lightning is detected within 12 miles of the event, all participants will be notified of a weather delay by signaling three long air horn blasts. At that time, all participants must seek shelter in their vehicles.
- Facility directors (not NJLT) have the final say on field closures.
Cancellation Policy:
- If the event is canceled prior to the start, a credit toward future NJLT Events will be issued, less the non-refundable deposit amount. Many event costs are fixed and non-refundable, such as facility, staging, and setup expenses. NJLT will work with facility directors to hold the event rain or shine, and only in extreme weather conditions or lightning will the event be altered.
Team Cancellation:
- Team fees are non-refundable for teams canceling prior to the start of the tournament.
