COUNTDOWN CLASSIC

BOYS SIXES LACROSSE TOURNAMENT

December 29, 2026

Early Bird Pricing: (June 19 – July 24) – $400 per team
Regular Pricing (July 25 – December 2) – $450 per team
Registration Closes: December 2, 2026
Event Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Location: United Sports – Kinetic Dome
United Lacrosse Sixes Rules:
      • 30 second shot clock (High School Divisions Only)
      • 12 min halves / 3 min halftime
      • 3 Game Guarantee
      • Everyone plays both sides of the field (defense/offense); substitutions made on the fly
      • 6 players on the field per team (5 field players, 1 goalie)
      • Running Clock – No timeouts permitted
      • 12 player roster max (10 field + 2 goalies)
      • All teams must have a goalie – NO EXCEPTIONS
      • Long Stick Policy: No long-sticks are permitted
      • A FACEOFF will start each game / half. Goalies will restart play from their crease after a goal is scored/ High School Divisions Only: A 30 second shot clock will be initiated each time a change of possession takes place, or goal is scored.
      • Shot clocks will be reset if a shot hits the defending team’s goal or goalie (High School Divisions Only)
Playoffs/Championship:
    • Based on pool play results, there may be a tie in points earned. In order to break a tie, the following criteria will be used:
      • Head to Head
      • Goals against
      • Goal differential
      • Coin Flip
    • If Championship games are tied at the end of regulation, they will go to a 3 v 3 sudden victory game, max 3 minutes in length. If teams are still tied after the 3 minutes, a coin toss will determine the winner.
      • Three Players from each team are selected (3 field + 1 goalie)
      • Game begins with a Faceoff
      • Sudden Victory – Golden Goal Format
      • No substitutions are permitted
      • In the event of a yellow card, the team awarded the card must play short.
      • Goalies are not permitted beyond midline
      • No timeouts
Divisions:
      • HS A (2027 and 2028)
      • HS B (2029 and 2030)
      • MS OPEN (2031 and 2032)
Level of Play (Selected by Coach / Admin during Registration)
      • AA – Elite competition featuring top state and national-level teams
      • A – Strong, experienced teams competing at a high regional or varsity level
      • B – Developing teams, including recreational programs and local clubs
Refund Policy:
      • All fees are non-fundable.
1. Deposit Required at Registration
      • A non-refundable team deposit is required at the time of registration to secure your spot in the event.
2. Balance Payments
      • Teams wishing to pay by check to avoid credit card processing fees must ensure payment is received prior to the balance deadline.
      • Any balances not received by the deadline must be paid via credit card. Failure to complete payment may result in removal from the event and replacement by wait-listed teams.
      • Checks made to: United Sports
        Address: Attn: Stefania Swider – LAX
        1426 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335
3. Roster Verification
      • Team directors are responsible for confirming rosters and ensuring all player registrations and waivers are completed prior to the event. Coaches much validate their roster submissions at day of event check in. Upon confirmation they accept that all players and staff members accept and will follow the event rules & regulations set prior to play.
      • Eligibility: All participating athletes must register individually to complete the required waivers and be added to their team’s official event roster in order to be eligible to compete. Athletes may only participate on one team per division during the event / must be rostered prior to event start. Athletes must be grade-eligible for the division in which they compete. Playing down in age or grade is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this policy may result in disqualification and/or expulsion of the individual athlete and/or team from the event.
      • All players must be USL members. Their membership numbers will be captured during the registration process.
4. Coach Registration
      • To improve event communication and streamline team check-in, all coaches should be added to their respective teams within your LeagueApps account prior to the event.
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