GARDEN STATE SIXES TOURNAMENT

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 played at Cedar Drive Middle School

• Cedar Drive Middle School – 73 Cedar Drive, Colts Neck NJ 07722

Division Bracketing and Team Placement

Open to Teams from 5th Grade through High School

Teams are bracketed within their division based on registration and placement discussions between team directors and tournament directors. A/B divisions are planned for each age group, and teams can be designated into these divisions at the time of registration.

 

Schedule Release and Game Timing

The schedule will be provided to tournament directors 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.

Games will be played in two waves throughout the day, with age divisions grouped to play in either the morning or afternoon.

Team Registration Fee: $595 per team
Deposit: $300 per team
Full Balance Due: October 1, 2024

For any questions, please contact NJLT Director Dennis Mann at [email protected] or call/text 908-445-5800.

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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.