Park City Ski Town Shoot Out

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The 2009 Park City Ski Town Shootout was a massive success and we would like to thank all the players, coaches, officials, parents and volunteers that made it happen.

Pictures from this year's tournament can be found at www.ustarpix.com or you can email Ustar Pix at kstrickland@media.utah.edu

June 17-19, 2010

3/4th grade, 5/6th grade, 7/8th grade Boys

7/8th grade, 9-11th grade Girls

Men's and Women's division

Despite fast growth in the sport across the Western U.S., youth lacrosse teams have been hard-pressed to find tournaments within convenient travel distance. To meet this need, the Utah Lacrosse Association (ULA) launched the Ski Town Shoot Out in 2005.

Park City, Utah is the high-altitude site for a high-action youth jamboree June 17-19, 2010. The boys bracket action takes place at Park City's renowned Ecker Hill complex, which boast some of the state’s best-maintained playing fields. The main boys venue - elevation 6,300 feet - is near Interstate 80, only 35 minutes' drive from Salt Lake International Airport, offering convenient access for all teams. The main girls and womens venue Willow Creek complex.

The organizing committee has secured discounts for local lodging. We encourage parents and players to stay the weekend and enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, and other recreational attractions, including Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, the Canyons, and the Utah Olympic Park.

PLAYER AGE/GRADE:
Based on the results of a post tournament survey we are changing from age based to grade based categories. If your player is in one of the following grades the player may participate in the bracket.
3rd/4th in the current school year (Spring 2010)
5th/6th in the current school year (Spring 2010)
7th/8th in the current school year (Spring 2010)
9th-11th in the current school year (Spring 2010, Girls Only)

The boys tournament has three brackets with between 6 and 16 teams participating in the 3/4th, 5/6th and 7/8th grade groups. Each boys team has a five-game schedule. Generally the schedule provides one game on Thursday afternoon and two each on Friday and Saturday.

The girls tournament has two brackets - 7/8th and 9-11th. Each girls team has a four-game schedule. The women's bracket has a four-game schedule. The girls and women's brackets play during the day Friday and Saturday.

Games are one hour long. You will be able to find detailed rules, procedures and other information on the tournament web site soon.

Boys - $215 non-refundable team fee and $40 per player. Five-game schedule. Team deposit/registration due by May 21, 2010.

Girls - $215 non-refundable team fee and $36 per player. Four-game schedule. Team deposit/registration due by May 21, 2010.

Women's - $215 non-refundable team fee and $36 per player. Four-game schedule. Team deposit/registration due by May 21, 2010.

For boys teams flying in early, we have game slots Thursday afternoon and early evening. Sunset is about 9:00 pm so there’s plenty of light.

Most games take place on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The tournament organizers will do their best to schedule games so that teams have uninterrupted time to enjoy Park City.

Due to an anticipated sell-out of the tournament, field availability will be at a premium. While the organizers will attempt to accommodate requests for add-on "challenge" games, we cannnot guarantee these optional contests can be supported.

SPORTSMANSHIP
The Ski Town Shoot Out is predicated on sportsmanship and camaraderie. According to one participating coach, "this tournament has a spirit and soul that make it special."

Celebrate the Game with us. In our opening ceremonies, players from each team participate in the "Running of the Balls," building a multicolored lacrosse ball pyramid. Each level of the pyramid represents the people involved in the game. The base is your teammates, followed by coaches, officials, opponents, and family.

Throughout the event, we ask all participants to instill in the players a sense of honor, respect, and appreciation for the roots of the game.

Lodging information can be found on the 'Sponsors' page

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