Event overview
Dates: March 22md, 2026
Times: 8AM-5PM
Location: University of New Hampshire
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About
One-Day Town Lacrosse Tournament
Fast. Fun. Development-Focused. Kick off your spring season with the Sixes Spring Showdown, a one-day lacrosse tournament built specifically for town-based programs looking to get meaningful reps, build chemistry, and give every player tons of touches.
Event Snapshot
Location: University of New Hampshire — Durham, NH
Format: Sixes (6v6)
Guaranteed: Minimum of 3 games per team
Date: March 22nd
Who: Boys & Girls – Town Teams Only
Divisions: U15, U13, U11
Why Coaches Love Sixes
Sixes is the perfect early-season format for town programs:
- More touches for every player — constant involvement
- Smaller rosters make it easier to form multiple teams
- Fast-paced play accelerates decision-making and skill development
- Low logistics, high energy — get in, play hard, go home
- Great tune-up before the traditional spring schedule begins
What Is Sixes?
Sixes is a fast, Olympic-style version of lacrosse designed for development and flow:
- 6 players on the field (1 goalie + 5 field players)
- No specialist positions — everyone plays both ways
- 30-second shot clock
- 8-minute running quarters
- Continuous action with limited stoppages
This format keeps kids moving, engaged, and competing every shift.
Tournament Format
- Minimum 3 games guaranteed for every team
- Pool play followed by championship rounds
- Top teams in each division advance to championship games
Team Rosters
- Recommended roster size: ~12 players
- Ideal for splitting large age groups into multiple teams
- Maximizes reps and minimizes sideline time