The Purpose
To grow, promote, and support New Jersey Lacrosse!
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!
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
@ Iron Peak Sports & Events
Iron Peak Sports & Events, NJ
JULY 14th-15th, 2026
Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
High School Underclass Girls (2029/2030)
Future Stars Boys (2035/2036)
JULY 16th-17th, 2026
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
High School Underclass Boys (2029/2030)
High School Upperclass Boys (2027/2038)
*Practice Date for ALL Teams Monday July 13th (evening)*
*ALL Games will be played between 9:00am-2:00pm*
Players
8 Divisions
*NEW* Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
*NEW* Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
*NEW* Underclass HS Girls (2029/2030)
*NEW* Future Stars Boys (2035/2036)
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
*Private school players who live in a different Region than their school may play for either Region
**If you live closer to another Region's tryout location, you may tryout for whichever Region is closer to you.
NORTH
Future Stars Boys (2035/2036)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Monday June 8th | 6:00-7:00pm
Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Monday June 8th | 7:00-8:00pm
Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Underclass High School Girls (2029/2030)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Upperclass High School Boys (2027/2028)
*MAKE UP RAIN DATE* Monday June 29th | 6:00-7:15pm
@ Mountain Park (Basking Ridge) OR Verona HS
*North players can attend either location*
Underclass High School Boys (2029/2030)
*MAKE UP RAIN DATE* Monday June 29th | 6:00-7:15pm
@ Mountain Park (Basking Ridge) OR Verona HS
*North players can attend either location*
EAST
Future Stars Boys (2035/2036)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Monday June 8th | 6:00-7:00pm
Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Monday June 8th | 7:00-8:00pm
Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Underclass High School Girls (2029/2030)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Upperclass High School Boys (2027/2028)
*MAKE UP RAIN DATE* Monday June 29th | 6:00-7:15pm
@Verona High School
Underclass High School Boys (2029/2030)
*MAKE UP RAIN DATE* Monday June 29th | 6:00-7:15pm
@Verona High School
CENTRAL
Future Stars Boys (2035/2036)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Monday June 8th | 6:00-7:00pm
Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Monday June 8th | 7:00-8:00pm
Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Underclass High School Girls (2029/2030)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Upperclass High School Boys (2027/2028)
*MAKE UP RAIN DATE* Monday June 29th | 6:00-7:15pm
@ Mountain Park (Basking Ridge)
Underclass High School Boys (2029/2030)
*MAKE UP RAIN DATE* Monday June 29th | 6:00-7:15pm
@ Mountain Park (Basking Ridge)
SOUTH
Future Stars Boys (2035/2036)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Next Gen Boys (2033/2034)
Monday June 8th | 6:00-7:00pm
Wednesday June 10th | 6:00-7:00pm
Middle School Boys (2031/2032)
Monday June 8th | 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday June 10th | 7:00-8:00pm
Next Gen Girls (2033/2034)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Middle School Girls (2031/2032)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Underclass High School Girls (2029/2030)
NO TRYOUT - Register directly for the Games
Upperclass High School Boys (2027/2028)
Wednesday June 24th | 6:00-7:30pm
*MAKE UP RAIN DATE* Monday June 29th | 7:30-8:30pm
@ Bishop Eustace Prep
Underclass High School Boys (2029/2030)
Wednesday June 24th | 6:00-7:30pm
*MAKE UP RAIN DATE* Monday June 29th | 7:30-8:30pm
@ Bishop Eustace Prep
*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?
SIGN UP HERE FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL TRYOUT!
The Regions
NORTH
Counties Represented
Morris County
Passaic County
Sussex County
Warren County
EAST
Counties Represented
Bergen County
Essex County
Hudson County
Union County
CENTRAL
Counties Represented
Hunterdon County
Mercer County
Middlesex County
Somerset County
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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