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New Jersey Sixes State Championships
 

New Jersey’s Premier Youth Sixes Lacrosse Event

The NJ Sixes State Championships is a statewide youth lacrosse competition designed to bring together the best town and community-based teams from across New Jersey in a fast-paced, exciting Sixes format. Teams compete in regional qualifying events to earn a spot in the NJ Sixes State Championship, where state champions are crowned in each age division. This event is built to be competitive, efficient, and family-friendly, offering multiple games in a condensed time window without the all-day tournament grind.

How the NJ Sixes State Championships Work

 

1️⃣ Regional Qualifiers

Teams first compete in a regional NJ Sixes Qualifier.
Each qualifier is designed to be efficient and well-organized, with teams playing multiple games in one evening.

  • Multiple qualifier locations across New Jersey

  • Separate divisions by age and gender

  • Teams advance based on on-field results; Top 2 Teams from each qualifier/age group advance

2️⃣ State Championship (May 15th)

The top teams from each qualifier advance to the NJ Sixes State Championship, where teams compete for the state title.

Every team at States is guaranteed multiple games, ensuring a meaningful championship experience for all participants.

Team Details

Team Roster Requirements: 10-15 Players (including 1-2 Goalies)

$125 per player includes:

- Custom NJ Sixes Uniform*

- 3 Guaranteed Qualifier Games

- Media Coverage

- NO Additional fee for teams who advance to the State Championships

- Teams who advance are guaranteed 2 more games with chance for a 3rd

*Using your own uniforms? Price drops to $95 per player. Contact us for discount code.

The State Championships

Friday May 15th 5:00pm 

@ Iron Peak Sports & Events

Hillsborough, NJ

*Top 2 Teams from each qualifier advance*

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Central
Qualifier

@ Iron Peak Sports & Events

Friday April 17th
5:00 - 9:00pm
*5th-8th Grade Boys*

Friday April 24th
5:00 - 9:00pm
*5th-8th Grade Girls*

Friday May 1st
5:00 - 9:00pm
*3rd-4th Grade Boys & Girls*

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North
Qualifier

@ TBA

Saturday April 18th
3:00 - 7:00pm
*5th-8th Grade Boys*

Saturday April 25th
3:00 - 7:00pm
*5th-8th Grade Girls*

Saturday May 2nd
3:00 - 7:00pm
*3rd-4th Grade Boys & Girls*

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Shore
Qualifier

@ Capelli Sports Complex

Friday April 24th
5:00 - 9:00pm
*5th-8th Grade Boys*

Friday May 1st
5:00 - 9:00pm
*5th-8th Grade Girls*

Friday May 8th
5:00 - 9:00pm
*3rd-4th Grade Boys & Girls*

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South
Qualifier

@ TBA

Saturday April 18th
3:00 - 7:00pm
*5th-8th Grade Boys*

Saturday April 25th
3:00 - 7:00pm
*5th-8th Grade Girls*

Saturday May 2nd
3:00 - 7:00pm
*3rd-4th Grade Boys & Girls*

What is Sixes Lacrosse?

Sixes is a fast, high-scoring version of lacrosse that emphasizes:

  • Skill development

  • Speed and spacing

  • Decision-making

  • Ball movement

 

The format features:

  • Smaller fields

  • Fewer players on the field

  • Shorter, action-packed games

  • Continuous play

Sixes is quickly becoming one of the most popular formats for youth lacrosse and is used internationally and at the highest levels of the sport including at the 2028 Olympics

Why Play in the NJ Sixes State Championships?

  • 🏆 Compete for a New Jersey state championship

  • 🥍 Experience the fastest-growing lacrosse format

  • ⏱️ Efficient scheduling with real value

  • 🧠 Develop stick skills, spacing, and lacrosse IQ

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Designed for families, not marathon days, no overnights

  • 🏘️ Built for local NJ Teams

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