CHESAPEAKE INVITATIONAL 

November 7 & 8, 2026
Copperpex, Genesee Valley, St. Pauls School for Girls, & Garrison Forest

The Chesapeake Invitational is one of the top invite only lax tournaments in the country, showcasing intense competition, high level athleticism and premier club play in the classes of 2028-2035.

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CONTACTS

Tournament Director & Tournament Operations (Rosters & Waivers)
     Kate Goldstein ([email protected])

Scheduling
     Kaitlin Paukovits ([email protected])

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Tournament Dates & Time:

• November 7th & 8th ,2026 
  • All teams in the 2028-2030 divisions will play Saturday between 7:30am-4:30pm
  • All teams in the 2031-2036 divisions will play Sunday 7:30am-4:30pm.

Specifics:

• Open to graduation years 2028-2036

ALL teams play 3 guaranteed games in a showcase format

• For recruiting purposes, high school teams are recommended to be made up of players of the same graduation year.  Combination teams are allowed in all divisions, but teams must clearly be designated as a “Combo” team in their name, and teams must play in the grad year division of their oldest player
• Regulation full-size fields (turf and natural grass fields)
• 19-minute halves. 2-minute halftime.  5 minutes between games.         
• Official clock is kept centrally, running clock.  No time outs.
• 2025-26 US Lacrosse high school rules will apply to ALL grad years 2028-2036 with the following additions/exceptions
  • 2034-2036 teams will play MODIFIED CHECKING (Checking the crosse only if the entire crosse is below shoulder level. The check must be in a downward direction and away from the body.)  POSITION TO CHECK (Player has an opportunity to legally check the crosse without fouling – 3 second count starts when the official deems that the player with the ball could be checked legally if checking were allowed.)

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SATURDAY  

• • 2028’s – Genesee Valley: 1717 Rayville Rd, Parkton, MD 21120
  • 2029’s – Copperplex: 2007 Cedar Dr. Edgewood, MD 21040
  • 2030’s – Maryland Fairgrounds (2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093) & Owings Mills High School (124 S Tollgate Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117)