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Dates and Location
Sunday, October 22nd, 2017

The Haverford School
450 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041

Description
2026 Division (2 teams needed)
All teams will play 3 games
The Haverford School – 3 turf fields
Each game will consist of two 22 minute halves

Cost
$975

Coaches, by completing the online registration for your team,
you are agreeing to all terms within the Policies & Rules .

We have limited enrollment

If you have any questions, e-mail
Mark Petrone
petrone_m@homtail.com

2026 Schedule and Tourney Machine information

The Haverford School Campus Map

Game Format

22 minute running time halves (kept by referee)
All penalties are stop time (kept by field coordinator)
2 minute halftime
No timeouts

2022
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits

2023
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits

2024
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - ALL one-handed checks will be called slashing penalties, including one-handed stick checks that do not make contact
  - No big hits

2025
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - ALL one-handed checks will be called slashing penalties, including one-handed stick checks that do not make contact
  - No big hits
  - No offensive 10-second count to enter the box
  - No defensive 20-second count to clear out of defensive half
  - No stalling rules
  - Do not have to keep it in the box under 2 minutes
  - MERCY RULE – applies when there is a 7 goal deficit. Teams down by 7 or more goals will be awarded the ball at midfield in lieu of a face-off.

2026
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - ALL one-handed checks will be called slashing penalties, including one-handed stick checks that do not make contact
  - No big hits
  - No offensive 10-second count to enter the box
  - No defensive 20-second count to clear out of defensive half
  - No stalling rules
  - Do not have to keep it in the box under 2 minutes
  - The length of the crosse for field players shall be 37 to 42 inches or 47 to 54 inches
  - MERCY RULE – applies when there is a 7 goal deficit. Teams down by 7 or more goals will be awarded the ball at midfield in lieu of a face-off.

2027
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - ALL one-handed checks will be called slashing penalties, including one-handed stick checks that do not make contact
  - No big hits
  - No offensive 10-second count to enter the box
  - No defensive 20-second count to clear out of defensive half
  - No stalling rules
  - Do not have to keep it in the box under 2 minutes
  - The length of the crosse for field players shall be 37 to 42 inches
  - MERCY RULE – applies when there is a 7 goal deficit. Teams down by 7 or more goals will be awarded the ball at midfield in lieu of a face-off.

Reservation

Mesa Lacrosse is proud to partner with HBC Event Services, a travel/booking agency with a nationwide reputation for excellence in managing travel for sports events. HBC Event Services provides an easy way for you to book your hotel rooms with our partnered hotels at the best rates. These rates are always the same, if not lower than, their best available rate and usually includes breakfast for your team. HBC Event Travel Services guarantees that if the tournament is cancelled due to weather, you will not be charged for any cancellation penalties that you may otherwise have been subject to if you made your reservation elsewhere. This guarantee does not include hotel reservations made after the hotel cut off dates.

Please call HBC Event Travel Services at (505) 346-0522 if you have any questions and/or have any special hotel requests.

WEATHER POLICY
In the event of adverse weather or unplayable field conditions, the tournament director reserves the right to:

Reduce game times in order to catch up with schedule
Finish games before inclement weather arrives or to preserve field conditions.
Reschedule games, if possible.
Convert tournament to a “festival” format without playoffs or championships to provide the majority of teams the opportunity to play as many games as possible.

Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the website. However, weather conditions can change rapidly and all teams should be prepared to play as soon as weather and fields are playable.

The directors of Mesa Futures reserve the right to cancel, shorten, or reschedule tournament games due to inclement weather, poor field conditions, player and fan safety concerns, or at the direction of Germantown Academy/Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. No refunds will be granted if these actions are necessary. Field directors will communicate game changes. Schedule changes will be available on-line at MesaLacrosse.com.

THUNDER/LIGHTNING POLICY
If thunder or lightning is observed play will be suspended immediately and players and fans will be asked to leave the fields and return to their cars. Play will be allowed to resume 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sighting of lightning is observed which will be determined by the tournament medical staff. Every attempt will be made to begin subsequent games on time. Subsequent games will begin immediately after preceding games. These games may be shortened. Once games are back on schedule they may revert to “normal” tournament game time procedures.

REFUND POLICY

No team will receive a full refund.
Partial refunds will be issued if the tournament is canceled in whole.
Mesa Futures will refund all but $250 for any team that registers and withdraws from the tournament prior to September 1st of the year of the tournament.
No refund of any kind for any team that registers and withdrawls anytime on or after October 1st of the year of the tournament.
No refunds will be issued if the tournament is shortened in part for any reason, including inclement weather.
No refunds will be issued for playoff or championship games that are canceled due to weather.
No refund for any team that is removed from the tournament by the tournament director for using illegal players or behavior that requires the team to be removed from the tournament.

Mesa Futures, its officers, employees and staff will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team, club or organization if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part. The Tournament along with local County or school officials reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the operation of the tournament and its judgment is final.

RULES GOVERNING ELIGIBILITY
Only currently registered players on MesaLacrosse.com, for the specific tournament and who agree to the “Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT,” may participate in tournament games. It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure all of his team members are registered. This can be confirmed on the Player Page for each tournament. Mesa Futures will notify a coach if a player did not agree to the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT.

Players may play “up” in age/grade groups, but may NOT play “down.”
Any team that forfeits a game during the tournament will be ineligible to compete in any playoff games.
No player (unless a team needs a goalie that they roster from within their organization) may compete, or be rostered, on more than one team during the tournament. Any team with a player in violation of this rule will forfeit all games in which the player is known to have competed and therefore, forfeit the opportunity to advance to the playoff round.
Tie breakers will be determined for each age/grade group and division depending on the number of teams participating in the respective age/grade group and division. Tie breaker information will be available on MesaLacrosse.com no later than one week prior to the tournament.
Any player, fan or coach ejected from the game will be prohibited from competing in his/her team’s next game.
Decisions on the field will be the final ruling. Any fighting or flagrant disrespect toward an official will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament. No Exceptions, No Refunds.
Spectators also need to respect the Officials and the Players. Bad behavior will not be tolerated. Should referees or tournament director deem a spectator, player, or coach needs to be removed from the site(s) of the tournament, it will be the responsibility of the coach from the offender’s team to remove the offender from the site(s).
Each field is assigned a Field Timer; the Field Timer will record the score on a scorecard for each game. At the end of each game one referee who officiated the game will sign the scorecard to confirm final score and expulsions. Coaches should check the scorecard on the field if they wish to validate or challenge a score. Any challenges must be made immediately following the game with the Field Timer, who will contact a tournament administrator to address the issue. Once the scorecard reaches the administration tent the score is considered final.

Tournament T-Shirt's Available At The Registration Tent

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Schedule
Filming
Game Rules
Field Map
Hotel Information
Policies & Rules
Attending Colleges

Fall Haverford Invitational
High School Teams – $1,000 Deposit Required by September 1st
(will be returned at end of tournament)

WHAT
The fall Haverford Invitational will feature 12 (no more!) of the top high school teams in the country to compete in a play day. Each team will play 3 games against teams out of their area.

WHERE
The Haverford School
450 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041

3 Turf Fields

WHEN
November 12th, 2017

COST
$105/Player
Each team is required to have at least a 20 player roster. If a team does not, the team will be asked to pay the difference.

Summer Haverford Invitational
High School Teams – $1,000 Deposit Required by December 1st
(will be returned at end of tournament)

WHAT
The summer Haverford Invitational will feature 16 (no more!) of the top high school teams in the country to compete in a tournament. Each team will play 3 pool games against teams out of their area and the top 2 teams from the 4 pools will advance to the playoffs while the remaining teams will play consolation games. Every team is guaranteed 6 games.
It will also feature 6 of the top 2022 club teams in the country. Each team will play the other 5 teams.

WHERE
Maplezone Sports Institute
4881 Chichester Avenue
Aston, PA 19014

5 Side by Side Turf Fields (Ideal for College Coaches)
Check Out Video of Facility

WHEN
High School Teams – June 19th to 21st, 2018
2022 Teams – June 21st to 22nd, 2018

COST
High School Teams – $275/Player
Each team is required to have at least a 20 player roster. If a team does not, the team will be asked to pay the difference.
2022 Teams – $1,800/Team

2017 HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
Cathedral Catholic (CA)
Culver (IN)
Episcopal Dallas (TX)
Garnet Valley (PA)
Haverford School (PA)
Hill Academy (Ontario)
Malvern Prep (PA)
McDonogh (MD)
Louisville St. Xavier (KY)
Parkland (PA)
Paul VI (VA)
Radnor (PA)
Salesianum (DE)
St. Augustine (NJ)
Strath Haven (PA)
Upper Arlington (OH)

Coming soon.

Mesa is partnering with SportsRecruits, US Lacrosse’s Official Service Provider for Recruiting, who will be onsite this year with Film & Recruiting packages available for all players in attendance.

These event-specific packages include HD game footage of your games filmed by professional videographers. Select packages also include access to the SprotsRecruits online platform that has proven to successfully help thousands of players find success in the recruiting process.

Each team will play 3 games in pool play and 3 games in a playoff format (winner and consolation bracket) over the three day tournament.
Games are 50 minutes running time, comprised of two 25 minute halves and a 2 minute halftime.
NCAA Rules.
Sudden victory overtime.
One 30 second timeout is allotted per team, but you can't call it under 5 minutes in the 2nd half.
Playoff tiebreakers - record, head to head, goals allowed, goal differential, and goals scored.

Reservations

WEATHER POLICY
In the event of adverse weather or unplayable field conditions, the tournament director reserves the right to:

Reduce game times in order to catch up with schedule
Finish games before inclement weather arrives or to preserve field conditions.
Reschedule games, if possible.
Convert tournament to a “festival” format without playoffs or championships to provide the majority of teams the opportunity to play as many games as possible.

Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the website. However, weather conditions can change rapidly and all teams should be prepared to play as soon as weather and fields are playable.

The directors of Mesa Lacrosse reserve the right to cancel, shorten, or reschedule tournament games due to inclement weather, poor field conditions, player and fan safety concerns, or at the direction of Maplezone Sports Institute/Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. No refunds will be granted if these actions are necessary. Field directors will communicate game changes. Schedule changes will be available on-line at MesaLacrosse.com.

THUNDER/LIGHTNING POLICY
If thunder or lightning is observed play will be suspended immediately and players and fans will be asked to leave the fields and return to their cars. Play will be allowed to resume 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sighting of lightning is observed which will be determined by the tournament medical staff. Every attempt will be made to begin subsequent games on time. Subsequent games will begin immediately after preceding games. These games may be shortened. Once games are back on schedule they may revert to “normal” tournament game time procedures.

REFUND POLICY

No team will receive a full refund.
Partial refunds will be issued if the tournament is canceled in whole.
Mesa Lacrosse will refund all but $500 for any team that registers and withdraws from the tournament prior to January 1st of the year of the tournament.
No refund of any kind for any team that registers and withdrawls anytime on or after January 1st of the year of the tournament.
No refunds will be issued if the tournament is shortened in part for any reason, including inclement weather.
No refunds will be issued for playoff or championship games that are canceled due to weather.
No refund for any team that is removed from the tournament by the tournament director for using illegal players or behavior that requires the team to be removed from the tournament.

Mesa Lacrosse, its officers, employees and staff will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team, club or organization if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part. The Tournament along with local County or school officials reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the operation of the tournament and its judgment is final.

RULES GOVERNING ELIGIBILITY
Only currently registered players on MesaLacrosse.com, for the specific tournament and who agree to the “Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT,” may participate in tournament games. It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure all of his team members are registered. This can be confirmed on the Player Page for each tournament. Philadelphia Fever will notify a coach if a player did not agree to the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT.

Any team that forfeits a game during the tournament will be ineligible to compete in any playoff games.
No player may compete, or be rostered, on more than one team during the tournament. Any team with a player in violation of this rule will forfeit all games in which the player is known to have competed and therefore, forfeit the opportunity to advance to the playoff round.
Tie breakers will be determined for division depending on the number of teams participating in the respective division. Tie breaker information will be available on MesaLacrosse.com no later than one week prior to the tournament.
Any player, fan or coach ejected from the game will be prohibited from competing in his/her team’s next game.
Decisions on the field will be the final ruling. Any fighting or flagrant disrespect toward an official will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament. No Exceptions, No Refunds.
Spectators also need to respect the Officials and the Players. Bad behavior will not be tolerated. Should referees or tournament director deem a spectator, player, or coach needs to be removed from the site(s) of the tournament, it will be the responsibility of the coach from the offender’s team to remove the offender from the site(s).
Each field is assigned a Field Timer who will keep score. Coaches should check the score on the field if they wish to validate or challenge a score. Any challenges must be made immediately following the game with the Field Timer, who will contact a tournament administrator to address the issue. Once the score reaches the administration tent the score is considered final.

Summer 2017
Arcadia University
Army West Point
Bellarmine University
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brown
Bryant
Cabrini
Catholic University of America
Colgate
Connecticut College
Cornell
Denison University
Denver
DeSales University
Dickinson College
Dominican College
Drew University
Drexel
Elizabethtown College
Fairfield University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
FDU
Florida Southern College
Franklin & Marshall
Frostburg State University
Furman
Georgetown
Georgetown
Gwynedd Mercy University
Hartford
Hartwick College
Haverford College
High Point
Hofstra University
Holy Cross
Jacksonville University
Lehigh
Lycoming
Marquette University
Maryland
Marymount University
Mercer University
Monmouth University
Montclair State
Muhlenberg College
Nazareth College
Neumann University
NJIT
Oberlin College
Oberlin College
Ohio Northern
Ohio Wesleyan University
Providence College
Rhodes College
Roanoke College
Robert Morris University
Saint Leo University
St. John's University
St.Mary's College of Maryland
Stockton University
Susquehanna University
Swarthmore College
Towson University
Trinity College
University of Maryland Baltimore County
University of North Carolina
University of Richmond
University of Scranton
Ursinus College
Villanova
Virginia Wesleyan University
Wagner
Washington College
Wesley College
Widener

General Information
Schedule
Field Maps
Game Rules
Hotel Information
Policies & Rules

Dates and Location
June 24th and 25th, 2017
Germantown Academy
340 Morris Road
Fort Washington, PA 19034
OR
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
500 West Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Description
All year groups will have an A and B division
All teams will play at least 4 games
3 turf fields and 4 grass fields (GA) and 2 turf fields and 4 grass fields (SCHA)
Each game will consist of two 22 minute halves

Cost
Early Bird Costs $1,600 (If full payment is received before April 1, 2017)
Non-Early Bird Costs $1,700 (If full payment is received on or after April 1, 2016)
Coaches, by completing online registration for your team, you are agreeing to all terms within the Policies & Rules.

Coming Soon!

(Germantown Academy) Field Map

(Chestnut Hill Academy) Field Map

Game Format

22 minute running time halves (kept by referee)
All penalties are stop time (kept by field coordinator)
2 minute halftime
No timeouts
No overtime (except for playoffs – 4 minute sudden victory periods)
Seeding for playoffs (record, head to head, goals allowed, goal differential, goals scored, coin flip)

2021
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits

2022
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits

2023
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - ALL one-handed checks will be called slashing penalties, including one-handed stick checks that do not make contact
  - No big hits

2024
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - ALL one-handed checks will be called slashing penalties, including one-handed stick checks that do not make contact
  - No big hits
  - No offensive 10-second count to enter the box
  - No defensive 20-second count to clear out of defensive half
  - No stalling rules
  - Do not have to keep it in the box under 2 minutes
  - MERCY RULE – applies when there is a 7 goal deficit in pool play (not playoffs). Teams down by 7 or more goals will be awarded the ball at midfield in lieu of a face-off.

2025
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - ALL one-handed checks will be called slashing penalties, including one-handed stick checks that do not make contact
  - No big hits
  - No offensive 10-second count to enter the box
  - No defensive 20-second count to clear out of defensive half
  - No stalling rules
  - Do not have to keep it in the box under 2 minutes
  - The length of the crosse for field players shall be 37 to 42 inches or 47 to 54 inches
  - MERCY RULE – applies when there is a 7 goal deficit in pool play (not playoffs). Teams down by 7 or more goals will be awarded the ball at midfield in lieu of a face-off.

2026
- NFHS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - ALL one-handed checks will be called slashing penalties, including one-handed stick checks that do not make contact
  - No big hits
  - No offensive 10-second count to enter the box
  - No defensive 20-second count to clear out of defensive half
  - No stalling rules
  - Do not have to keep it in the box under 2 minutes
  - The length of the crosse for field players shall be 37 to 42 inches
  - MERCY RULE – applies when there is a 7 goal deficit in pool play (not playoffs). Teams down by 7 or more goals will be awarded the ball at midfield in lieu of a face-off.

Reservations

WEATHER POLICY
In the event of adverse weather or unplayable field conditions, the tournament director reserves the right to:

Reduce game times in order to catch up with schedule
Finish games before inclement weather arrives or to preserve field conditions.
Reschedule games, if possible.
Convert tournament to a “festival” format without playoffs or championships to provide the majority of teams the opportunity to play as many games as possible.

Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the website. However, weather conditions can change rapidly and all teams should be prepared to play as soon as weather and fields are playable.

The directors of MesaLacrosse reserve the right to cancel, shorten, or reschedule tournament games due to inclement weather, poor field conditions, or player and fan safety concerns. No refunds will be granted if these actions are necessary. Field directors will communicate game changes. Schedule changes will be available on-line at MesaLacrosse.com.

THUNDER/LIGHTNING POLICY
If thunder or lightning is observed play will be suspended immediately and players and fans will be asked to leave the fields and return to their cars. Play will be allowed to resume 20 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sighting of lightning is observed which will be determined by the tournament medical staff. Every attempt will be made to begin subsequent games on time. Subsequent games will begin immediately after preceding games. These games may consist of one 30 minute running time period until games are back on schedule. Once games are back on schedule they will revert to “normal” tournament game time procedures.

REFUND POLICY

No team will receive a full refund.
Partial refunds will be issued if the tournament is canceled in whole.
Mesa Lacrosse will refund all but $250 for any team that registers and withdraws from the tournament prior to January 1 of the year of the tournament.
No refund of any kind for any team that registers and withdrawls anytime on or afterJanuary 1 of the year of the tournament.
No refunds will be issued if the tournament is shortened in part for any reason, including inclement weather.
No refunds will be issued for playoff or championship games that are canceled due to weather.
No refund for any team that is removed from the tournament by the tournament director for using illegal players or behavior that requires the team to be removed from the tournament.

Mesa Lacrosse , its officers, employees and staff will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team, club or organization if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part. The Tournament along with local County or school officials reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the operation of the tournament and its judgment is final.

RULES GOVERNING ELIGIBILITY
Only currently registered players on MesaLacrosse.com, for the specific tournament and who agree to the “Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT,” may participate in tournament games. It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure all of his team members are registered. This can be confirmed on the Player Page for each tournament. Mesa Lacrosse will notify a coach if a player did not agree to the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT.

Players may play “up” in age/grade groups, but may NOT play “down.”
Any team that forfeits a game during the tournament will be ineligible to compete in any playoff games.
No player (unless a team needs a goalie that they roster from within their organization) may compete, or be rostered, on more than one team during the tournament. Any team with a player in violation of this rule will forfeit all games in which the player is known to have competed and therefore, forfeit the opportunity to advance to the playoff round.
Tie breakers will be determined for each age/grade group and division depending on the number of teams participating in the respective age/grade group and division. Tie breaker information will be available on MesaLacrosse.com no later than one week prior to the tournament.
Any player, fan or coach ejected from the game will be prohibited from attending/competing in his/her team’s next game.
Decisions on the field will be the final ruling. Any fighting or flagrant disrespect toward an official will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament. No Exceptions, No Refunds.
Spectators also need to respect the Officials and the Players. Bad behavior will not be tolerated. Should referees or tournament director deem a spectator, player, or coach needs to be removed from the site(s) of the tournament, it will be the responsibility of the coach from the offender’s team to remove the offender from the site(s).
Each field is assigned a Field Timer; the Field Timer will record the score on a scorecard for each game. At the end of each game one referee who officiated the game will sign the scorecard to confirm final score and expulsions. Coaches should check the scorecard on the field if they wish to validate or challenge a score. Any challenges must be made immediately following the game with the Field Timer, who will contact a tournament administrator to address the issue. Once the scorecard reaches the administration tent the score is considered final.

General Information
Schedule
Field Map
Game Rules
Hotel Information
Policies & Rules

Date and Location
March 25th, 2017

The Haverford School
450 Lancaster Avenue
Haverford, PA 19041
OR
Maplezone Sports Institute
4881 Chichester Avenue
Aston, PA 19014

Description
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 divisions
All teams will play 3 games
Haverford - 3 turf fields and 1 grass field
Maplezone Sports Institute - 3 turf fields
Each game will consist of two 22 minute halves

Cost
$650

Coaches, by completing online registration for your team, you are agreeing to all terms within the Policies & Rules

The Haverford School

Maplezone Sports Institute

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

Game Format

22 minute running time halves (kept by referee)
All penalties are stop time (kept by field coordinator)
2 minute halftime
No timeouts
No overtime

2021
- NHFS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits

2022
- NHFS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits

2023
- NHFS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits

2024
- NHFS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits
  - MERCY RULE – applies when there is a 7 goal deficit. Teams down by 7 or more goals will be awarded the ball at midfield in lieu of a face-off.
2025
- NHFS Rules with the following exceptions:
  - No big hits
  - MERCY RULE – applies when there is a 7 goal deficit. Teams down by 7 or more goals will be awarded the ball at midfield in lieu of a face-off.

Reservations

WEATHER POLICY
In the event of adverse weather or unplayable field conditions, the tournament director reserves the right to:

Reduce game times in order to catch up with schedule
Finish games before inclement weather arrives or to preserve field conditions.
Reschedule games, if possible.
Convert tournament to a “festival” format without playoffs or championships to provide the majority of teams the opportunity to play as many games as possible.

Every attempt will be made to update cancellations on the website. However, weather conditions can change rapidly and all teams should be prepared to play as soon as weather and fields are playable.

The directors of Mesa Lacrosse reserve the right to cancel, shorten, or reschedule tournament games due to inclement weather, poor field conditions, player and fan safety concerns, or at the direction of The Haverford School. No refunds will be granted if these actions are necessary. Field directors will communicate game changes. Schedule changes will be available on-line at MesaLacrosse.com.

THUNDER/LIGHTNING POLICY
If thunder or lightning is observed play will be suspended immediately and players and fans will be asked to leave the fields and return to their cars. Play will be allowed to resume 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sighting of lightning is observed which will be determined by the tournament medical staff. Every attempt will be made to begin subsequent games on time. Subsequent games will begin immediately after preceding games. These games may be shortened. Once games are back on schedule they may revert to “normal” tournament game time procedures.

REFUND POLICY

No team will receive a full refund.
Partial refunds will be issued if the tournament is canceled in whole.
Mesa Lacrosse will refund all but $250 for any team that registers and withdraws from the tournament prior to September 1st of the year of the tournament.
No refund of any kind for any team that registers and withdrawls anytime on or after October 1st of the year of the tournament.
No refunds will be issued if the tournament is shortened in part for any reason, including inclement weather.
No refunds will be issued for playoff or championship games that are canceled due to weather.
No refund for any team that is removed from the tournament by the tournament director for using illegal players or behavior that requires the team to be removed from the tournament.

Mesa Lacrosse, its officers, employees and staff will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team, club or organization if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part. The Tournament along with local County or school officials reserves the right to decide on all matters pertaining to the operation of the tournament and its judgment is final.

RULES GOVERNING ELIGIBILITY
Only currently registered players on MesaLacrosse.com, for the specific tournament and who agree to the “Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT,” may participate in tournament games. It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure all of his team members are registered. This can be confirmed on the Player Page for each tournament. Mesa Lacrosse will notify a coach if a player did not agree to the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity and Parental Consent AGREEMENT.

Players may play “up” in age/grade groups, but may NOT play “down.”
Any team that forfeits a game during the tournament will be ineligible to compete in any playoff games.
No player (unless a team needs a goalie that they roster from within their organization) may compete, or be rostered, on more than one team during the tournament. Any team with a player in violation of this rule will forfeit all games in which the player is known to have competed and therefore, forfeit the opportunity to advance to the playoff round.
Tie breakers will be determined for each age/grade group and division depending on the number of teams participating in the respective age/grade group and division. Tie breaker information will be available on MesaLacrosse.com no later than one week prior to the tournament.
Any player, fan or coach ejected from the game will be prohibited from competing in his/her team’s next game.
Decisions on the field will be the final ruling. Any fighting or flagrant disrespect toward an official will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament. No Exceptions, No Refunds.
Spectators also need to respect the Officials and the Players. Bad behavior will not be tolerated. Should referees or tournament director deem a spectator, player, or coach needs to be removed from the site(s) of the tournament, it will be the responsibility of the coach from the offender’s team to remove the offender from the site(s).
Each field is assigned a Field Timer; the Field Timer will record the score on a scorecard for each game. At the end of each game one referee who officiated the game will sign the scorecard to confirm final score and expulsions. Coaches should check the scorecard on the field if they wish to validate or challenge a score. Any challenges must be made immediately following the game with the Field Timer, who will contact a tournament administrator to address the issue. Once the scorecard reaches the administration tent the score is considered final.

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