Since 2009, Champions of Summer has been the must-attend tournament for high school teams in and around Minnesota. This is the ultimate end-of-summer showdown for high school teams. Whether it’s your first time competing or you’ve been part of the action for years, this tournament gives high school athletes the chance to put their summer training to the test. It’s where fun and competition go hand in hand. Who will take home the 2025 title? Gather your team and get ready to compete in the most anticipated summer event for high school athletes in Minnesota!
This tournament is a recruiting event and is listed on Event Beacon and college coaches are invited to attend.
Dates: Wednesday-Thursday, July 30-31, 2025
Game start times run from 1:00 to 9:00 pm.
Divisions: Boys/Girls: HS Varsity (Gold/Silver Flights if numbers allow), JV *2025 graduates ARE eligible to play.
Location: National Sports Center- 1750 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Format: Two-day 4-game guarantee with two 22-minute halves and a two-minute half-time. Pool play with advancement to championship brackets.
Team Participation Fee: $1200 per HS Team
Eligibility: This tournament follows USA Lacrosse age & eligibility guidelines according to the 2024-2025 school year however graduated seniors ARE eligible to play. USAL membership is NOT required for players or coaches.
High school coaches who plan to coach their spring teams need to work with their athletic directors to obtain an MSHSL summer coaching waiver.
Team Registration Deadline: Extended to Friday July 7, 2025
Team Final Roster Deadline: Friday July 18, 2025 (must include jersey numbers)
*Registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Homegrown Lacrosse is a registered 501c(3) non-profit organization. Team fees cover facility, officials, EMT, field staff, equipment, and league administration costs. Additional proceeds and sponsorships sustain, expand, and develop service-based initiatives throughout the region.
GNLL Director of Leagues and Events
Phone: 608-395-5312
HS Boys Gold Varsity | HS Boys Silver Varsity | HS Boys JV | HS Girls Varsity Gold | HS Girls Varsity Silver | |
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2020 | Chanhassen | Eden Prairie | Chanhassen | Hutchinson | |
2021 | Shakopee | Buffalo | Lakeville South | The Agency | |
2022 | Shakopee | Chisago Lakes | LAX North | Lakeville South | |
2023 | Farmington | East Ridge | Lax North | Lakeville South | MNGLAX |
2024 | Farmington | Orono (Weather) | Sasquatch | Lakeville South | Grand Rapids Greenway (Weather) |
Boys 14U Gold | Boys 14U Silver | Boys 12U | Girls HS A | Girls HS B | Girls 14U | Girls 12U | |
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2020 | MN Chill 2024 | Castaways | St. Croix Eagles Red | True MN 2022 | True MN 2024 | ||
2021 | True MN | Team Poseidon | Minnesota Elite 17U White | Minnesota Elite White | Lax Monkey |