YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Event Date: June 26th + 27th, 2027

Graduation Years: 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035 & 2036

Event Cost: $2,795.00

Game Guarantee 5 Games + Championship

Division Types AA & A

Field Locations

Kirkwood Soccer Complex
1220 River Road
New Castle, Delaware, 19720

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Event Overview

North American Lacrosse is excited to announce the 2027 North American Youth Championships, taking place June 26–27, 2027, at Kirkwood Soccer Complex in Delaware. The event will feature 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, and 2036 divisions, with AA and A brackets.

New for 2027, we are adding an A bracket, providing an additional competitive division for programs looking to bring both AA- and A-level teams.

All teams are guaranteed five games, with champions crowned in each division and bracket. The registration fee is $2,795 per team.

Player Eligibility & Verification

North American Lacrosse is proud to partner with FutureOne Sports for player verification. All players must have an active, valid SportPass and complete age and grade verification before participating.

Players must meet both the age and grade requirements for their division. Grade eligibility is based on the 2026–2027 school year, and age eligibility follows a June 1 cutoff, as outlined below:

Players may not play down a grade, even if they meet the age requirement. Players who intend to reclassify at the end of the school year may not compete in the younger division based on that future reclassification. High school students are not eligible for youth divisions.

Players may participate on only one team throughout the event. No age waivers will be granted.

Hotels & Event Video

All North American Lacrosse events are Stay to Play, requiring participants to reserve their team hotel block or individual accommodations through Athletes Hospitality. Any organization found to use an outside travel company will not be invited back next year. For information on hotels please reach out to AH Sports Housing Coordinator John Liberatore at Johnl@Athleteshospitality.com or call 914-402-8070.

Event video must be purchased through Next Level Video. Outside video vendors and personal elevated cameras are not permitted.

Interested in Attending?

Contact North American Lacrosse Managing Member Nicholas Daniello at Nick@PTLacrosse.com to confirm availability for your teams.

Player Eligibility & Verification

North American Lacrosse is proud to partner with FutureOne Sports for player verification. All players must have an active, valid SportPass and complete age and grade verification before participating.

Players must meet both the age and grade requirements for their division. Grade eligibility is based on the 2026–2027 school year, and age eligibility follows a June 1 cutoff, as outlined below birthday and age chart.

Players may not play down a grade, even if they meet the age requirement. Players who intend to reclassify at the end of the school year may not compete in the younger division based on that future reclassification. High school students are not eligible for youth divisions.

Players may participate on only one team throughout the event. No age waivers will be granted.

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Birthday Division Guidelines

2031

For the 2031 division, a player must be enrolled in 8th grade during the 2026–2027 school year and must have been born on or after June 1, 2012. Players who do not meet both the age and grade requirements are not eligible to participate in this division.

2032

For the 2032 division, a player must be enrolled in 7th grade during the 2026–2027 school year and must have been born on or after June 1, 2013. Players who do not meet both the age and grade requirements are not eligible to participate in this division.

2033

For the 2033 division, a player must be enrolled in 6th grade during the 2026–2027 school year and must have been born on or after June 1, 2014. Players who do not meet both the age and grade requirements are not eligible to participate in this division.

2034

For the 2034 division, a player must be enrolled in 5th grade during the 2026–2027 school year and must have been born on or after June 1, 2015. Players who do not meet both the age and grade requirements are not eligible to participate in this division.

2035

For the 2035 division, a player must be enrolled in 4th grade during the 2026–2027 school year and must have been born on or after June 1, 2016. Players who do not meet both the age and grade requirements are not eligible to participate in this division.

2036

For the 2036 division, a player must be enrolled in 3rd grade during the 2026–2027 school year and must have been born on or after June 1, 2017. Players who do not meet both the age and grade requirements are not eligible to participate in this division.

Youth Division Eligibility

Players must meet both the age requirements outlined in the eligibility chart and the grade requirements for their division based on the 2026–2027 school year. All players must have an active, valid SportPass and complete age and grade verification through FutureOne Sports.

Players who intend to reclassify at the end of the school year may not compete in the younger division. Eligibility is based on their current grade during the 2026–2027 school year, regardless of future reclassification plans.

All North American Lacrosse events are Stay to Play, requiring participants to reserve their team hotel block or individual accommodations through Athletes Hospitality. Any organization found to use an outside travel company will not be invited back next year. For information on hotels please reach out to AH Sports Housing Coordinator John Liberatore at Johnl@Athleteshospitality.com or call 914-402-8070. or call 914-402-8070.

HD GAME FILM PACKAGES UP TO 20% OFF WITH PRE-ORDER

We are proud to announce that NLV Video is our official video provider for all North American Lacrosse events.

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