Rochester, Minnesota • June 15-17, 2012
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2012, sorry no day-of-event registration permitted
Entry Fees and Competition Format
Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be limited by field capacity. Registration may close before the deadline. Register early to assure your place in the tournament.
All teams will be scheduled to play a minimum of four games, over one to three days (this only applies to HS boys). All teams run the chance of playing games back-to-back.
Male 7th and 8th Grade
Format: Team or individual registration, full-size rosters. Four games, two days (There may be two divisions for Male 7th and 8th grade teams depending on registration, A and B.)
Team Fee: $225 by May 15; $275 after
Individual Fee: $40 by May 15; $45 after
Male High School – 2 divisions
Format: There will be two divisions for Male High School teams, Varsity and Junior Varsity. Team registration only, full-size rosters. Minimum of four games. Boys high school teams should be prepared to play a game Friday evening after 5pm.
Age: Completed 9-12th grade in June of 2012. Roster may include players who graduated in June 2012
Team Fee: $325 by May 15; $375 after
Female 7th and 8th Grade
Format: Team or individual registration, full-size rosters. Four games, one day
Team Fee: $225 by May 15; $275 after
Individual Fee: $40 by May 15; $45 after
Female High School
Format: Team or individual registration, full-size rosters. Four games, two days
Age: Completed 9-12th grade in June of 2012. Roster may include players who graduated in June 2012
Team Fee: $325 by May 15; $375 after
Individual Fee: $40 by May 15; $45 after
Venue
Rochester Youth Football Association fields on UCR Drive in Rochester.
Eligibility
This tournament is open to Minnesota-based teams, and to teams from border communities playing in Minnesota leagues and programs. Teams may roster out-of-state players if they can prove those players have been playing with the team all season.
Individual registration is open to Minnesota residents and also to out-of-state students who are living in Minnesota and members of the armed forces living in Minnesota.
Rules
US Lacrosse, Minnesota State High School League and NFHS rules will govern play, with rule modifications at the discretion of the tournament staff.
Registration Instructions
Except for high school boys, registration is open to teams and individuals. Individual registrants will be formed into a single team, or may be placed on existing teams in the tournament, at the discretion of the lacrosse commissioner.
The Sports Commissioner has the right to combine divisions.
New Minnesota concussion law
In September 2011 a law went into effect in the State of Minnesota that requires all coaches and officials involved with all youth sports to be trained in concussion awareness, safety and protection. The Star of the North lacrosse tournament falls under this law. Coaches and officials must certify they have had this training prior to participation.
If your coaches have completed the training for other programs or tournaments within the last three years, they are qualified and do not need to re-do the training course. Just check the box on the online registration page verifying completion of the course.
If you’re coaching staff has not completed the training, the Centers for Disease Control offer a free, online training course. It takes about 30 minutes, and it contains very valuable information. Click here to go to the CDC course.
Awards
Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three teams in each division.
Refund Policy
In the case of inclement weather, every effort will be made to complete the tournament in its entirety. Fees are non-refundable if the tournament is canceled, shortened, or otherwise modified in any way due to inclement weather.
Sport Commissioner
Lindsey Eichenlaub
763.227.9914
starofthenorthlacrosse@gmail.com
Additional information
Contact the Star of the North Games office
763.785.5603 (metro) or 800.756.7827 (toll free)
Email: sgames@mnsports.org
