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The Purpose
To grow, promote, and support New Jersey Lacrosse!
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The Garden State Cup powered by Nike was started with the mission to showcase the very best of New Jersey lacrosse and to provide a unique, competitive platform for players and coaches to represent their region at the highest level. The Event will feature regional tryouts, with selected players competing against the other regions for the Garden State Cup!
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This is a newer event, restarted in 2022, with its history dating back to the Garden State Games and Garden State Challenge Games. We are excited to bring back a great tradition for NJ lacrosse!
Fall Youth Sixes Tournament
powered by NJ Lax Media
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Friday November 8th
12:00 - 6:00pm
*Teacher's Convention*
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@ Mountain Park
Basking Ridge, NJ
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Compete in the OLYMPIC format! 5v5 plus goalies with SHOT CLOCK and fast paced competition! 3+ Games PLUS Playoffs to Compete for the CHAMPIONSHIP!​
THE 2025 EVENT
The Garden State Cup powered by Nike
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High School Girls July 15-16th, 2025
Next Gen Boys July 16-17th, 2025
Middle School Boys July 16-17th, 2025
High School Boys July 17-18th, 2025​​
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Players
5 Divisions
High School Girls (2026-2029)
Upperclass HS Boys (2026/2027)
Underclass HS Boys (2028/2029)
Middle School Boys (2030/2031)
*NEW* Next Gen Boys (2032/2033)​​
Coaches
NJ High School Coaches
& Local NCAA Coaches
Past College Coach Recruiters
Rutgers
Duke
Princeton
Drexel
Monmouth
Quinnipiac
NJIT
Kean
Stevens Tech
Drew
Lynchburg
Dickinson
Manhattanville
Hartwick
and MORE!
Sign Up Here for Tryouts
Tryouts $75
*$60 early bird until Dec. 1st*
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​Team Fee if Selected: $295
Includes:
Custom Uniform Package + 5 Games + 1 Practice
Regional Tryout Dates & Locations
Next Gen & Middle School Boys - Monday June 9th, 2025
High School Girls - Monday June 16th, 2025
High School Boys - Monday June 23rd, 2025
NORTH
Youth Boys (2032/2033)
June 9th | 5:00-6:30pm
Middle School Boys (2030/2031)
June 9th | 6:30-8:00pm
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High School Girls (2026-2029)
June 16th | 5:00-6:30pm
Upperclass High School Boys (2026/2027)
June 23rd | 5:00-6:30pm
Underclass High School Boys (2028/2029)
June 23rd | 6:30-8:00pm
CENTRAL
Youth Boys (2032/2033)
June 9th | 5:00-6:30pm
Middle School Boys (2030/2031)
June 9th | 6:30-8:00pm
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High School Girls (2026-2029)
June 16th | 5:00-6:30pm
Upperclass High School Boys (2026/2027)
June 23rd | 5:00-6:30pm
Underclass High School Boys (2028/2029)
June 23rd | 6:30-8:00pm
EAST
Youth Boys (2032/2033)
June 9th | 5:00-6:30pm
Middle School Boys (2030/2031)
June 9th | 6:30-8:00pm
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High School Girls (2026-2029)
June 16th | 5:00-6:30pm
Upperclass High School Boys (2026/2027)
June 23rd | 5:00-6:30pm
Underclass High School Boys (2028/2029)
June 23rd | 6:30-8:00pm
SOUTH
Youth Boys (2032/2033)
June 9th | 5:00-6:30pm
Middle School Boys (2030/2031)
June 9th | 6:30-8:00pm
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High School Girls (2026-2029)
June 16th | 5:00-6:30pm
Upperclass High School Boys (2026/2027)
June 23rd | 5:00-6:30pm
Underclass High School Boys (2028/2029)
June 23rd | 6:30-8:00pm
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*SOUTH WILL HAVE TWO TRYOUT LOCATIONS! One near the Shore and one near PA/Philadelphia border to better accommodate more players*
The Regions
NORTH
Counties Represented
Morris County
Passaic County
Sussex County
Warren County
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EAST
Counties Represented
Bergen County
Essex County
Hudson County
Union County
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CENTRAL
​Counties Represented
Hunterdon County
Mercer County
Middlesex County
Somerset County
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*Monmouth County moving to South for 2025*​
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SOUTH
Counties Represented
Atlantic County
Burlington County
Camden County
Cape May County
Cumberland County
Gloucester County
Monmouth County *NEW*
Ocean County
Salem County​​
Past Boys Coaches​
Tim Flynn (Mt. Lakes)
Christian Scarpello (Chatham)
Chris Hoffman (Pope John)
Chris Blough (Mount Olive)
Sean Peterson (Sparta)
Ryan McCoy (Morristown)
Past Boys Coaches​
Jim Davidson (Summit)
Justin Schwindel (West Essex)
Dave Giarusso (MKA)
Dan DaPonte (SJR)
Carl Houser (Glen Ridge)
Joe Voto (Glen Rock)
Past Boys Coaches​
Mike Vergalito (Hunterdon Central)
Bill Tharp (Pingry)
Dave Hobson (Immaculata)
Tony Calandra (St. Joseph's Met.)
Kyle Higgins (Notre Dame)
Anthony Rybek (Old Bridge)
Past Boys Coaches​
JC Valore (St. Augustine)
Bill Sutphin (Lenape)
Mike Jinks (Southern)
Joe LaTorre (Ocean City)
Anthony Labetti (Moorestown)​
Tyler Klitchko (Bishop Eustace)
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