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BEACH LACROSSE
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5V5 SUMMER TOURNAMENT - July 17 - 18, 2010
General Information
Tournament
Fees
Application
Schedule
Basic Rules & Regulations
Tournament Rules
Laws of the Game
Beach Camping
Wristband and Meal Ticket Information
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE/RESULTS
This is one of the only Beach Lacrosse Tournaments in the world. This tournament gives lacrosse players of all ages a chance to enjoy the game in a new and exciting way. Teams from all over the East Coast and beyond compete on the beaches of Wildwood, NJ as well as enjoy the waterparks and beach during the day and the famous Wildwood boardwalk and amusements in the evening.
Questions? Contact us: beachlacrosse@moreyspiers.com
Interested in Officiating? Men's Assignor - Michael Zeldman Women's Assignor - David Salvacion
TOURNAMENT
Games are 5v5, 4 field players plus a goalie, with a maximum of 10 players per team. Each game will have two 18 minute halves with a 4 minute break. Fields are 30 yards by 40 yards. Each team will play 3 games with a 4th possible Final game (weather and other unforeseen conditions permitting). Divisions will run from U9 – U18, Men’s Open and Women’s Open.
Check out PremierLacrosse.com for Beach Lacrosse gear!
FEES
All Teams – U9 – U18, Men’s and Women’s Open: $750
• Includes all Tournament Fees AND 10 Morey’s Piers Amusement and Waterpark Passes good for unlimited access to both Ocean Oasis and Raging Waters Beachfront Waterparks plus unlimited rides on all 3 Amusement Piers all day Saturday and Sunday! The 10 wristbands may be used for any 10 individuals, whether players or family. Remember, the wristbands may only be used for one individual and are not transferable.
Non-Player Amusement and Waterpark Wristband: $60
• Includes Morey’s Piers Amusement and Waterpark Pass good for unlimited access to both Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis Waterparks + Beach Club plus unlimited rides on all 3 Amusement Piers all day Saturday and Sunday! These passes are only available to accepted teams and will be purchased directly from Morey’s Piers. You will be notified how you can pre-purchase these passes online when your team is accepted. To encourage all add-ons to be completed prior to the event, the fee for any Non-Player Amusement and Waterpark passes added at Registration will be $70 per person.
BarBQ Dinner: $9
• Includes a Saturday evening (5:00 - 7:00 PM) catered BarBQ picnic served at the Rendezvous Beach Picnic Pavilion on Mariner’s Landing (the Pier with the Ferris Wheel). Menu includes grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, tossed green salad, potato salad, baked macaroni and cheese, fresh sliced watermelon, beverages and ice cream novelty bars. The picnic is only available to accepted teams and must be pre-purchased online directly from Morey’s Piers. You will be notified how you can pre-purchase the picnic when your team is accepted. This item cannot be added at Registration. Space is limited so don’t wait to sign up.
T-shirts: $15
• T-shirts may be pre-ordered. Pre-order prices are $15 each, $20 purchased at the tournament. Adult sizes S, M, L, XL & XXL. You will be notified how you can pre-purchase the t-shirts when your team is accepted. You will receive pre-order t-shirts at registration.
APPLICATION
To register for Beach Lacrosse CLICK HERE.
ALL applications will be done online, all payment will be done via credit card online and your credit card will be charged at the time of acceptance. Once you apply, you will receive an email notifying you that your application has been received. This is not acceptance into the tournament. If accepted, you will receive a second email notifying you specifically that you have been accepted and that your credit card has been charged.
Teams are accepted on a first come, first served basis. We strongly recommend you do not make housing reservations until after your team has been accepted. Online registration for this tournament will open in February.
Youth Divisions
- U-9 (2nd & 3rd Grade)
- U-11 (4th & 5th Grade)
- U-13 (6th & 7th Grade)
- U-15 (8th Grade)
- U-16 (9th & 10th Grade)
- U-18 (11th & 12th Grade)
The oldest person on the roster shall determine the age group for any team. Youth players can play in older Youth Deivisions only. However, players may not play down. Players cannot play on more than one team. This will be cause for a forfeit of ALL games with no refund.
Rosters and proof of age will be required at registration; US Lacrosse player cards will be accepted, a copy of birth certificate will be required for all non-carded youth players.
Adult Divisions
Mens and Womens Open - Must be over the age of 18 at the time of the event. Rosters and proof of age will be required at registration, no exceptions. Photo ID's and copies are acceptable.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY - JULY 16, 2010
Registration at the Wildwoods Convention Center................................................................Noon - 9pm
Camping Set-up on the beach at Schellenger Ave..................................................................3pm - 9pm
Enjoy the Waterparks..................................................................................................................10am - 6pm
Enjoy the Amusement Rides..............................................................................................noon - midnight
Fireworks on the beach between Schellenger Ave and Poplar Ave.....................................10:30 pm
Camping Area Quiet Hours and Curfew..................................................................................10pm - 7am
SATURDAY - JULY 17, 2010
Beach Lacrosse Games............................................................................................................10am - 6pm
Enjoy the Waterparks.....................................................................................................................9am - 7pm
Enjoy the Amusement Rides..............................................................................................noon - midnight
Saturday night picnic at Rendezvous Beach Picnic Pavilion..................................................5pm - 7pm
Camping Area Quiet Hours and Curfew..................................................................................10pm - 7am
SUNDAY - JULY 18, 2010
Beach Lacrosse Games..............................................................................................................9am - 3pm
Enjoy the Waterparks....................................................................................................................9am - 7pm
Enjoy the Amusement Rides.............................................................................................noon - midnight
Camping area clean up...................................................................................................................until 6pm
BASIC RULES & REGULATIONS
- Field Size (30 x 40 yards) - Nylon webbing staked at the four corners
- Each area will be defined by a cone or flag on the sideline - Team Size
- 5v5, 4 plus goalie
- No position players
- Maximum of 10 players per team - Length of Game
- 18 minute halves
- 2 - 4 minute break - Required Equipment
- US Lacrosse Standard (Men and Women)
- NO SHOES EXCEPT FOR GOALIES
- Socks, tape and ankle braces are allowed but there can be no hard reinforcements in the ankle brace. Sports knee braces with metal support are allowed
- Short sticks only - Out of bounds
- When the ball or person handling the ball touches the line or sand beyond the line
- Other team gains possession of the ball
- The player may enter the field when the referee signals
- Out of bounds balls on the goal line
- Defensive team may bring the ball in from the goal line
- Offensive team must enter between the Crease cones on the side of the field - Fouls
- US Lacrosse Standard (Men and Women) - Crease
- Any player may enter the Crease at anytime but may not attempt a shot of any kind within the 5 yard area - Face off
- Standard (Men and Women) - Substitutions
- Done on the fly and must enter and exit in the 10 yard Neutral Area
TOURNAMENT RULES
CONDUCT
Coaches, Players & Spectators
Coaches are not only responsible for their own conduct, but also for the conduct of their players, parents and spectators. Poor sportsmanship, taunting, trash talking, fighting or other unbecoming behavior on the part of players, coaches, parents or fans will not be tolerated. Tournament organizers and officials reserve the right to eject offenders, terminate a game and/or escort coaches, players, teams or fans from the premises.
Only head coaches are permitted to address the officials; coaches are expected to do so in a courteous manner. Any questions or disputes will be discussed only by the head coach and the officials on the field. Determinations of officials are final and binding.
Coaches are asked to make sure their players clean their bench areas of water bottles and other debris after each game
TOURNAMENT
The Tournament Committee’s interpretation of these rules shall be final and binding. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to decide all matters pertaining to this tournament.
Awards
First place trophies will be awarded to division winners; medals will be awarded to 2nd place.
Arrival
Teams should arrive at the scheduled field 30 minutes prior to game time to be checked in by the appropriate official. Teams may warm-up in any area other than the field of play and directly behind the goal area while a game is in progress.
Protests
No protests will be allowed.
Team Field Position
Players and coaches of both teams will be on the north or east side of the field. Parents and spectators will be on the opposite side for the entire match. Coaches or spectators are not permitted to coach from the spectator side of the field. Coaches and players must remain between the crease line and their side of the mid-field line. Coaches may not coach from below the crease line. No spectators are permitted to stand behind the goal area.
Forfeits
A team shall be allowed a 5-minute grace period after the scheduled game-time in the preliminary rounds before the match is awarded to their opponent. A minimum of 4 players constitutes a team, and if 4 players are present the match may not be delayed. If during the course of the match a team falls below the minimum 4 players, the game will be forfeited to their opponent. A team that has forfeited a game may not advance to the finals. If an apparent group winner forfeits, the group team with the next best record will be declared the group winner. A forfeit in the preliminary rounds shall be awarded as 3 points for a win with the score 5-0.
Points
At the conclusion of the preliminary matches, each team will be ranked according to their performance. This ranking will determine the teams that will meet in the semi-final or the final matches. The ranking criteria are as follows: Win – 3 points; Tie – 1 point; Loss – 0 points; Win by forfeit – 3 points. The team with the most match points finishes first. A match that has been cancelled by the Tournament Committee will be awarded a 0-0 tie. Teams are encouraged but not required to not run up the score by more than 6 goals. However, if a team wins by more than 6 points, the score will be changed by the tournament committee to reduce the number of goals scored by the winning team to no more than 6 more than that of the losing team. The reduced amount will be used in tie-breaker calculation if needed.
Tiebreaker
In the event of a tie within a division, the following tiebreaker rules will be applied in order:
1. Winner of head-to-head competition
2. Least goals allowed during the preliminary matches
3. Goal differential.
4. Coin toss (First team alphabetically calls it)
If 3 teams are tied for any position, the above process will be used, except head-to-head competition will be eliminated and the first tiebreaker will be least goals allowed.
Divisional Play
Division of 4 – Each team will play a 3 game round-robin schedule. The
Division winner will be the team with the most points.
Division of 5 – Each team will play a 4 game round-robin schedule. The
Division winner will be the team with the most points.
Division of 6 – The division will be split into two groups of 3. Each team will play a 2 game round robin schedule. The first place team in each group will play the second place team in the other group in a semi-final match. The winner of each of those semi-final games will advance to the final. The third place team in each group will play in a consolation game.
Division of 8 - The division will be split into two groups of 4. Each team will play a 3 game round robin schedule. The first place team in each group will advance to the final.
Division of 12 – The division will be split into 4 groups of 3. Each team will play a 2 game round robin schedule. The first place team from each group will advance to semi-final matches. The winner of each of those semi-final games will advance to the final. Second and third
3 place teams from each group will each play a consolation game against a comparably ranked team from a different group.
Weather
Regardless of weather conditions, coaches and their teams must appear on the field of play as scheduled, ready to play unless notified by a member of the Tournament Committee. Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of the match. Only the referee or the Tournament Committee can cancel or delay a match. In the event matches are cancelled by the Tournament Committee due to inclement weather, a recorded message will be broadcast on the Tournament Weather Hotline, 609-729-3700 x 1887. If no message is broadcast, it should be assumed that matches will be played at the scheduled times.
Inclement Weather causing cancellation before the match – Preliminary Rounds. Referee and/or the Tournament Committee may reduce the length of a match, and subsequent matches. If a match is cancelled the
Tournament Committee will award a 0-0 tie.
Inclement Weather causing cancellation during the Match – Preliminary Rounds. The match will be considered completed and the score will stand if one period has been completed. If less than one period of the match has been completed, the Tournament Committee will award a 0-0 tie.
Inclement Weather causing cancellation during the Match – Championship Rounds. The match will be considered completed and the score will stand if one period has been completed. If less than one period of the match has been completed or if a tie exists at the stoppage of play, the winner will be decided by the toss of a coin.
Inclement Weather causing cancellation of the Tournament – Severe inclement weather could cause the shortening or cancellation of the tournament. In the event some games have been played, the Tournament Committee will endeavor to determine standings based on the games played.
LAWS OF THE GAME
Field
Size (30 x 40 yards) - Nylon webbing staked at the four corners
Each area will be defined by a cone or flag on the sideline
Crease (5 yards)
Shooting Area (10 yards)
Neutral Area (10 yards)
Shooting Area (10 yards)
Crease (5 yards)
Team Size
5 v 5, 4 plus a goalie
No position players
Maximum of 10 players per team
Length of Game
Running Clock (except during timeouts)
18 minute halves
4 minute break
Overtime
No overtime in preliminary rounds
Playoffs – 5-minute OT sudden victory periods until a winner is determined.
Required Equipment
US Lacrosse Standard
NO SHOES EXCEPT FOR GOALIES
Socks, tape and ankle braces are allowed but there can be no hard reinforcements in the ankle brace. Sports knee braces with metal support are allowed
Short sticks only
Men – All players are required to wear protective gloves, arm pads, shoulder pads, helmet, mouth piece and a jersey that can be identified with their team.
Women – Protective eyewear and mouth piece are required.
Out of bounds
When the ball or person handling the ball touches the line or sand beyond the line
Other team gains possession of the ball
The player may enter the field when the referee signals
Out of bounds balls on the goal line
Defensive team may bring the ball in from the goal line
Offensive team must enter between the Crease cones on the side of the field
Crease
Any player may enter the Crease at anytime but may not attempt a shot of any kind within the 5 yard area.
Face off
US Lacrosse Standard (Men and Women)
Substitutions
Done on the fly and must enter and exit in the 10 yard Neutral Area. The player leaving the field must be completely over the line before the other player is permitted to enter the field.
The Ball
Morey’s Piers will provide each team with 5 balls at registration. All teams are responsible for balls on their offensive end-line (it is anticipated that field fences will stop many, but not all, of the shots). Teams are responsible for those balls and for making sure there are an adequate number of balls on their offensive end-line during games.
Timeouts
Each team has one 45-second timeout per half. Playing time stops with each timeout.
Penalties
US Lacrosse Standard (Men and Women)
Penalized players must serve (except goalie)
Player serves all penalties, team does not (i.e. no man-up/down)
Penalty time kept by the official
Checking
LIMITED BODY CHECKING; no blatant hits; no take-out checks
Big hits and overly physical play (even within five yards from a loose ball), as well as excessive force, roughness, checking or hitting off the ball, constitutes unnecessary roughness and will result in a penalty.
Other Rules
No minimum number of passes
BEACH CAMPING
Beach Lacrosse is a unique lacrosse tournament in many ways, not the least of which is being able to camp on the beach! Refer to the Field Map to find the camping area. Camping is allowed Friday and Saturday night only - no camping on Sunday night.
UNLOADING AND LOADING YOUR CAMPING GEAR
The loading zone is located at the intersection of Schellenger Avenue and Ocean Avenue. You may park your vehicle to unload; however, you MAY NOT leave your vehicle unattended. Plan to unload your gear, have a driver go and park your vehicle, and then meet your group at the street end or on the beach. The same rules apply to departure. Vehicles are NOT permitted on the beach.
CAMP SET UP AND BREAKDOWN
You may set up your tent(s) in the camping area located on the beach along Schellenger Avenue. Morey’s Piers does not assign specific campsites. Posts and flags define the camp area. Please do not set up camp in the emergency access roads in the camp area. Camping is not permitted west of the bleachers on the beach. Shower and restroom trailers are located in the camping area and a designated walkway under the Pier leads from the camping area to the Mariner’s Landing Pier public bathrooms.
All campsites must be broken down and clean by 6pm on Sunday. Please leave the beach in the same condition as it was found.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
The following are prohibited: alcohol, pets, swimming without a lifeguard present, propane, kerosene stoves and lanterns, cooking, open flames and vehicles on the beach.
Observe quiet hours in the camping area from 10pm to 7am. Coaches must make certain that unsupervised children are at the campsite by 10pm.
Morey’s Piers is not responsible for lost, stolen or weather damaged property. The Wildwood beach is under the jurisdiction of the Wildwood Police Department. Your safety, and the safety of those individuals in your charge is your responsibility, please follow the recommendations as set forth by Morey’s Piers and the Wildwood Police Department.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A CAMPER AND IT RAINS
The safety of our campers is of utmost importance to Morey’s Piers. Weather conditions may effect camping differently than it affects the tournament play. Please take a moment to read this section carefully so you will have a complete understanding of what to do in case severe weather occurs during this event. Keep in mind that the tournament could still be underway even though conditions for camping may not be ideal.
Prior to the start of the event: We suggest that you check the Cape Express website, www.capeexpress.com prior to leaving home for the event. You can also call the Beach Blast weather hotline at 609.729.3700 ext. 1887 for weather updates.
In the event of light or sporadic rain, campers may set up camp on the beach, the games continue and the amusement rides and waterparks will open as long as conditions are safe. If we experience heavy rain, the event may be temporarily postponed until the weather clears and rides may also temporarily close. You may want to consider moving your tent to high ground on the beach (stay clear of areas where the water pools), or move your group to a local hotel (select a back-up hotel – or make a hotel reservation – prior to arriving at Morey’s Piers. For a complete listing of motels in the Wildwoods, go to www.wildwoods.org).
If severe weather occurs, such as a thunderstorm, you may be asked to evacuate the beach and take shelter in your cars. If your cars are within walking distance, calmly walk your entire group to the shelter of your vehicles. Or, if your car is a far distance from the beach, pre-select one or more adults to go and get your vehicles and pick up your group at the loading/unloading zone at Schellenger and Ocean Avenue or the street end nearest your camp site. Once you pick up your group, you must move your car to another location to wait out the storm. Remain in your car until the severe weather passes.
Once the severe weather has passed, you may return to your tents on the beach. Please listen for any special announcements over the Morey’s Piers PA system, or from the Wildwood Police, as you return to your tents.
WRISTBAND AND MEAL TICKET INFORMATION
Wristbands are valid for access to Raging Waters Waterpark and Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club, plus the amusement rides on all 3 Amusement Piers (daily wristband restrictions apply: go carts, SkyScraper, SkyCoaster, Climbing wall, Screamin’ Swing, High Flyer and Springshot are not included) all day Saturday and Sunday during operating hours. Check Morey’s Piers operating hours.
Wristbands must be placed tightly on the right wrist. Please count your wristbands and meal tickets prior to your arrival to make certain that you have received the amount for which you paid. Lost, stolen or forgotten wristbands or meal tickets cannot be replaced without repurchase. Coaches are responsible for distributing wristbands to all members of the team. Players are responsible for obtaining wristbands from their coach.
Meal tickets, if purchased, must be redeemed at the entrance to Rendezvous Beach Picnic Pavilion located at the oceanfront end of Morey’s Pier at Schellenger Avenue (the pier south of the playing fields) on Saturday evening between 5 PM and 7 PM.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Wristbands are NOT TRANSFERABLE. You may not give your wristband to another person. Attempting to sell or transfer Beach Blast wristbands will result in removal of wristband with no refund and you may be banned from the tournament. You must have a wristband for admission to the amusement rides.
- Waterparks may close for periods of time due to capacity. No refunds, additional time, etc will be granted if this occurs.
- Wristbands must be WORN the entire weekend. Wristbands must be placed on the right wrist tight enough so they cannot be removed without breaking the band. Wristbands that are broken, tampered with, held in a pocket, loose on the wrist, or fixed to something other than a human being, will not be accepted for admission to the amusement rides or waterparks. Wristbands must remain on all guest’s wrists throughout the entire event.
- Spectators are NOT permitted in the waterparks. In order to enter Raging Waters Waterpark or Ocean Oasis Beach Club and Waterpark, you must be wearing an event wristband.
- There are no rain checks or refunds for event wristbands. Morey’s Piers will attempt to operate during inclement weather as long as conditions are safe which will be determined at the sole discretion of Morey’s Piers management. Passes are non-transferable.
- Guests must adhere to all ride requirements, obey all written and verbal instructions, and conduct themselves in a safe manner at all times. Failure to do so will result in immediate removal of your wristband without refund. This is a zero tolerance policy, and violators have no recourse. Morey’s Pier staff is trained to enforce all policies and procedures at all times, and immediately report violations to management. State Law requires that each rider must obey all written warnings and directions regarding any ride and refrain from behaving in a reckless manner which may contribute to injury of the rider or others. Failure to comply is a violation of law and subject to a penalty under the New Jersey code of Criminal Justice.
