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!
WHY PLAY IN THE GARDEN STATE CUP?
The 2026 Garden State Lacrosse Cup
powered by Nike
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@ Iron Peak Sports & Events
Iron Peak Sports & Events, NJ
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Next Gen Girls July 14-15th, 2026
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Middle School Girls July 14-15th, 2026
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Next Gen Boys July 14-15th, 2026
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Middle School Boys July 14-15th, 2026
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High School Underclass Girls July 16-17th, 2026
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High School Underclass Boys July 16-17th, 2026
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High School Upperclass Boys July 16-17th, 2026
*Practice Date for ALL Teams Monday July 13th*​​
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*ALL Games will be played between 9am-1:30pm on the above dates*
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Players
5 Divisions
*NEW* Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
*NEW* Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
*NEW* Underclass HS Girls (2029/2030)
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Upperclass HS Boys (2027/2028)
Underclass HS Boys (2029/2030)
Who Coaches?
NJ High School Coaches
& Local NCAA Coaches
Past College Coach Recruiters
Rutgers
Duke
Princeton
Brown
Drexel
Monmouth
Quinnipiac
NJIT
Wagner
LIU
Kean
Haverford
Stevens Tech
Drew
Lynchburg
Dickinson
Manhattanville
Hartwick
and MORE!
Regional Tryout Dates & Locations
NORTH
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Monday June 8th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Jannarone Field (Parsippany)
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Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Monday June 8th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Jannarone Field (Parsippany)
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Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
Monday June 15th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Jannarone Field (Parsippany)
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Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
Monday June 15th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Jannarone Field (Parsippany)
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Upperclass High School Boys (2027/2028)
June 22nd | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Jannarone Field (Parsippany)
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Underclass High School Boys (2029/2030)
June 22nd | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Jannarone Field (Parsippany)
EAST
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Monday June 8th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Centennial Field (Verona)
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Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Monday June 8th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Centennial Field (Verona)
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Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
Monday June 15th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Centennial Field (Verona)
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Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
Monday June 15th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Centennial Field (Verona)
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Upperclass High School Boys (2027/2028)
June 22nd | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Centennial Field (Verona)
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Underclass High School Boys (2029/2030)
June 22nd | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Centennial Field (Verona)
CENTRAL
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Monday June 8th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Iron Peak Sports & Events (Hillsborough)
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Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Monday June 8th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Iron Peak Sports & Events (Hillsborough)
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Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
Monday June 15th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Iron Peak Sports & Events (Hillsborough)
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Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
Monday June 15th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Iron Peak Sports & Events (Hillsborough)
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Upperclass High School Boys (2027/2028)
June 22nd | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Iron Peak Sports & Events (Hillsborough)
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Underclass High School Boys (2029/2030)
June 22nd | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Iron Peak Sports & Events (Hillsborough)
SOUTH
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Monday June 8th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Bishop Eustace Prep
AND
Wednesday June 10th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Stockton University
Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Monday June 8th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Bishop Eustace Prep
AND
Wednesday June 10th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Stockton University
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Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
Monday June 15th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Bishop Eustace Prep
AND
Wednesday June 17th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Stockton University
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Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
Monday June 15th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Bishop Eustace Prep
AND
Wednesday June 17th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Stockton University
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Upperclass High School Boys (2027/2028)
Monday June 22nd | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Bishop Eustace Prep
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Wednesday June 24th | 5:00-6:30pm
@ Stockton University
Underclass High School Boys (2029/2030)
Monday June 22nd | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Bishop Eustace Prep
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Wednesday June 24th | 6:30-8:00pm
@ Stockton University
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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.*
*PLAYERS ONLY ATTEND ONE OR THE OTHER*
Can't make your scheduled tryout date?
Contact us to get on Supplemental Tryout list
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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SOUTH
Counties Represented
Atlantic County
Burlington County
Camden County
Cape May County
Cumberland County
Gloucester County
Monmouth County
Ocean County
Salem County​​
Past Coaches​
Tim Flynn (Mt. Lakes)
Christian Scarpello (Chatham)
Chris Hoffman (Pope John)
Chris Blough (Mount Olive)
Sean Peterson (Sparta)
Ryan McCoy (Morristown)
Sal Tromonda (Gill St. Bernards)
Dan Leidl (Drew University)
Bill Rentiers (Randolph)
Mickey Norton (Boonton)
Past Coaches​
Jim Davidson (Summit)
Justin Schwindel (West Essex)
Dave Giarusso (MKA)
Dan DaPonte (SJR)
Carl Houser (Glen Ridge)
Joe Voto (Glen Rock)
Mike Robel (Cranford)
Ryan Downey (Columbia)
Sam Coe (Verona)
Past Coaches​
Mike Vergalito (Hunterdon Central)
Bill Tharp (Rutgers Prep)
Dave Hobson (Immaculata)
Kyle Higgins (South Brunswick)
Anthony Rybek (Old Bridge)
Joe Donnelly (Hun School)
Nick Medvedich (North Hunterdon)
Past Coaches​
JC Valore (St. Augustine)
Bill Sutphin (Lenape)
Mike Jinks (Southern)
Joe LaTorre (Ocean City)
Anthony Labetti (Moorestown)​
Tyler Klitchko (Bishop Eustace)
Brad Campbell (Cinnaminson)
John Consquegra (Haddon Twp)
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