2005 US Lacrosse U-15 Youth Festival
June 24-26
University of Massachusetts • Amherst, Mass.

Presenting Sponsor

* The 2005 US Lacrosse U-13 Youth Festival will be held in a regional format this year.

Event Description
The US Lacrosse U-15 Youth Festival gives chapter representative teams from across the nation a venue to come together to "Honor the Game" of lacrosse. The format of this event is designed specifically to allow chapters and or programs to send a team of players that will represent them with dignity and class both on and off the field. The ideals of respect, sportsmanship, connection, team spirit, trust, leadership and carrying on the traditions of the game are at the core of the philosophy behind this event. There are no champions crowned or MVP awards given out – this event is about the experience each player gets by participating both on and off the field.

ORDER U-15 YOUTH FESTIVAL PHOTOS FROM ACTION PHOTOS

• U-15 Game Schedule (PDF)
• University of Massachusetts at Amherst Site Map (PDF)
• U-15 Youth Festival Philosophy
• 2005 US Lacrosse Youth Festival Rules Information (PDF)

Participant Information and Age Definition
All current US Lacrosse members who meet the age requirements and have never played in high school play are encouraged to contact their local chapter regarding Youth Festival. Players may not be 15 years of age before December 31, 2004 to be eligible for the 2005 US Lacrosse U-15 Youth Festival. Accordingly, players that turn 15 after December 31, 2004 are eligible. Regardless of age, no player who has competed at the High School level is eligible to participate in the 2005 U-15 Youth Festival. 9th GRADERS are not allowed to participate no matter what the situation.

Reminder: A Player may only participate ONCE at this age level.

IMPORTANT: Participating Team Checklist
All teams participating in the Youth Festival at the University of Massachusetts, please review the Team Checklist now and make sure all of your forms have been completed and mailed to US Lacrosse before JUNE 6, 2005!

Event Schedule
Friday
1:00-4:00 p.m. - Team Registration
1:00-4:00 p.m. - Coaches Meeting and PCA Reception
Opens at 3:00 p.m. - Vendor Village
4:00-7:00 p.m. Games Scheduled
TBD - Team Hot Shots Team Photos (Location TBD)

Saturday
8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Games Scheduled
Opens at 10:00 a.m. - Vendor Village
7:30-9:30 p.m. - Event Social

Sunday
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Games Scheduled
Opens at 9:00 a.m. - Vendor Village

On Campus Housing Fees
*For all teams staying on campus at UMass
Teams are strongly encouraged to stay on campus as both a financial decision and to allow the players the full campus experience.

Lodging
• Click here to view a list of Hotels in the surrounding area(s) & make reservations

Vendor Information
If you are interested in being a vendor at the 2005 US Lacrosse U-15 Youth Festival please review the Vendor Guide (below) and fill-out the Vendor Application (below) and return it to US Lacrosse. 
• Vendor Guide (PDF)
• Vendor Application (PDF)

All vendor questions should be directed to Joe Gold at jgold@uslacrosse.org.

Contact
For more information please e-mail: events@uslacrosse.org.

To Host This Event
• Request for Proposal (PDF)