Garland, Texas
December 9-10, 2023
BEST DEAL IN LACROSSE!!
2nd Event Bonus
If you register a team(s) for more than one event in a calendar year, you will receive a $200 discount per team for a like number of teams at a 2nd Lax USA event **on top of the $200 Early Bird discount.
That’s a $400 discount for the 2nd event!!
Use the Discount Code, 2EVENTBONUS, when you register your teams for the 2nd event. The first event qualifies for the other standard discounts on the DISCOUNTS tab below.
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Tournament Overview
LAXmas Fest-4-All!
Get the gang together once more before winter!
Who doesn’t want more lacrosse? Join us for our event and keep the party going!
We are delivering the greatest value for your lacrosse dollar. Thank you for your continued support as we grow the game in the South and throughout the country. And to make things even more affordable, check out the multiple team/event specials on the DISCOUNTS tab on the left. This is a no-brainer!
- Boys 3 games Saturday and/or 3 games Sunday; Girls 4 games on Saturday
- Boys (10v10) and Girls (12v12) divisions
- Teams from 5 states (CO, KS, LA, OK, TX)
- Lower cost per game (why pay $1000 OR MORE elsewhere for LESS?)
- 30-40+ teams are expected; you should be one of them!
- Full-length games on full-sized fields
Don’t delay your registration; space is limited.
Tournament Details
Tournament Dates:
December 10-11, 2022
Primary Complex:
Just north of Dallas.
Games:
Boys: Choose 3 games Saturday AND/OR 3 games Sunday
Girls: 4 games on Saturday
Two 25 minute halves, running clock, 5 minute halftime
Festival Format:
We are open to all school and club teams.
Boys 10v10, Girls 12v12.
Games will start Saturday and Sunday at 8am, and finish Sunday by 5pm.
All games will be officiated by at least two certified referees and scorekeepers on field.
If weather conditions dictate, the tournament committee reserves the right to shorten or cancel games, as necessary, without rebate of entry fees.
Pricing:
Early Bird: $800
Standard: $1000
Late Fee $125
Deadline for Entries:
Early Bird: 11/15
Standard: 11/30
Age Cutoff:
The Tournament follows US Lacrosse age divisions:
September 1
Age Divisions:
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
- 2027
- 2028
- 2029
- 2030
Division Guidelines:
Note: Any player that meets the 2026/U15 age requirement may play, regardless of any HS experience.
Players may ONLY be rostered and play for one team during this event, no exceptions.
Competition Levels:
Multiple divisions will be offered where quantity of entries warrant: A, B, C
A – Top 20% of all teams, players are skilled and have been playing many years, may travel nationally
B – Average team, mixture of highly skilled and regular players, local and regional travel
C – New team, inexperienced players, mainly local games, first tournament
All teams will be slotted into one of these levels based on experience and quality of application. Number of teams accepted will vary based on strength of entries.
Tournament committee reserves the right to combine divisions where appropriate.
Note on Age Groups:
**Please indicate your team makeup (player’s age/grade) in the Team Breakdown section**
Awards:
Individual awards for each member of the Championship and Finalist teams in each division, maximum of 22 per team.
Tourist Information:
<Coming Soon>
Schedule Release:
Schedules will be published on the Tuesday preceding the event
Paperwork Deadlines:
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- Rosters/Profiles submission by email are due Friday, one week prior.
- Waivers submission by email are due the Monday proceeding.
See Forms / Rules for more details
Contact Information:
Tournament Director, Alan Maxwell, director@laxusa.com
Referees / Umpires:
If you have interest, please contact Tournament Director
College Recruiting:
We will be compiling a Player Profile booklet for all attending college coaches. Players should be contacting coaches at schools they would like to attend to invite them to come recruit at our event. The more active the players, the more coaches you can expect!
Housing
Hotel Website Link:
Hotel Information:
All out-of-town teams are required to book their hotel reservations through our Official Housing Service, SiteSearch LLC. This service is being provided to ease the search for hotel accommodations in the Garland area. They have secured discounted tournament rates and room blocks at hotels that are conveniently located to the fields. Please contact them as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Housing Contact Information:
SiteSearch Sports Event Housing
Phone: 502-292-3198
admin@sitesearchllc.com
Forms/Rules
Forms and Paperwork Requirements
All forms are downloadable from the website, just click on the form name below:
Registration Paperwork
- Roster Profile – HS-aged teams only (U15 and up) Must be completed for inclusion in player profile booklets for the college coaches. Roster Profile forms must be emailed by Friday, one week preceding the event to director@laxusa.com.
- Youth Roster – Non-HS aged teams (U14 and under) Each player must be listed and include jersey numbers (no duplicates) and birth dates. Team Roster forms must be emailed by Friday, one week preceding the event to director@laxusa.com.
- High School Online Waiver of Liability – HS-aged teams only Must be signed by each participant or guardian (if under 18). Completed by December 6th.
- Youth Online Waiver of Liability – Non-HS aged teams (U14 and under) Must be signed by each participant or guardian (if under 18). Completed by December 6th.
NOTE: Failure to provide this information at the time requested may result in disqualification of the team.
Maps and Directions
Rules
College Coach Registration
We are looking forward to an extraordinary event for this year’s Big D Fiesta Claxic. We are bringing together one of the finest groupings of competitors from the South and across the country. We will have all the teams playing at least five (5) games over two days in a schedule that will allow you to see as many games/players as possible. We will be publishing the schedules in early-December, but we know you want to get our weekend on your calendar now.
Our tournament staff is making a concerted effort to cater to our college coaches who attend. This year we have put together a fantastic offering to bolster your recruiting dollars. Here are the features that make this event a must on your recruiting calendar:
- Premium Profile Books for all HS-aged teams participating.
- Free lunch and dinner provided at the tournament.
- Hydration is always paramount and we will have a cooler of free refreshments available in the HQ tent
- Hotel Assistance from our housing service, Premier Sports Events, Inc. (Phone: 888-417-6446)
And, if at any time you have any questions or comments during the event, we will also have tournament staff available at the tournament Headquarters.
To register, complete the form below, or contact us via email. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in December.
Alan Maxwell, Tournament Director
269-353-9341 | director@laxusa.com
Discounts
Despite already being lower cost than most of my competitors, we offer great discounts for those teams/clubs that support our events (YOU MUST PAY AT LEAST THE DEPOSIT AT TIME OF REGISTRATION TO QUALIFY FOR THE DISCOUNTS):
Early Bird Pricing
Register before the rush! Register for our events before the specified Early Bird Deadline and you will receive a $200 discount off the standard event cost.
No Discount Code needed.
Multiple Teams at One Event
If you bring 2 teams to the same event, you will receive a $25 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, 2TEAM25, when you register your teams.
If you bring 3 teams to the same event, you will receive a $50 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, 3TEAM50, when you register your teams.
If you bring 4 teams to the same event, you will receive a $75 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, 4TEAM75, when you register your teams.
If you bring 5 or more teams to the same event, you will receive a $100 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, MULTITEAM100, when you register your teams.
Multiple Events by One Team
If you bring your team to more than one event, you will receive a $25 discount for each event. Use the Discount Code, MULTIEVENT25, when you register your teams.
Multiple Teams at Multiple Events
If you bring 2 teams to more than one event, you will receive a $50 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, 2MULTI50, when you register your teams.
If you bring 3 teams to more than one event, you will receive a $75 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, 3MULTI75, when you register your teams.
If you bring 4 teams to more than one event, you will receive a $100 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, 4MULTI100, when you register your teams.
If you bring 5 or more teams to more than one event, you will receive a $125 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, MULTIMULTI125, when you register your teams.
2nd Event Bonus
If you register a team(s) for more than one event, you will receive a $200 discount for each team at the 2nd Lax USA 2021 event. Use the Discount Code, 2EVENTBONUS, when you register your teams for the 2nd event. The first event qualifies for the other standard discounts above.
Holiday Bonus **Expires January 1st!**
If you register your team before January 1st, you will receive a $100 discount for each team. Use the Discount Code, NEWYEAR100, when you register your teams.
**Only one Discount Code allowed per team registered**