The Great Pumpkin Shootout is our way of bringing together the expanding Upper-Midwest lacrosse community to celebrate fall and wrap-up our the Great Northern Lacrosse League (GNLL) Fall Field Season. Since it's inception in 2012, the event has grown to include over 75 teams and 3,000 participants each year. 

2020 Event Dates: 

Saturday & Sunday, October 10 - 11, 2020
Open to Boys High School and Association Teams Only
Locations: Wayzata HS (JV, Varsity), Burnsville HS (Youth)
Divisions: Boys 10U, 12U, 14U, JV, Varsity
Cost: $1125 per team. *$150 discount for any teams that participate in the GNLL 2020 Fall League. $650 for 10U teams, league discount does not apply. 

Saturday & Sunday, October 24- 25, 2020
Open to Travel / Select Teams Only 
Locations: Wayzata HS, 4955 Peony Lane, Wayzata, MN 55446. 
Divisions: Boys/Girls HS Gold (2021 & 2022's, Boys/Girls HS Silver (2023 & 2024's), Boys/Girls 14U, Girls 13U, Boys 12U. 
Cost: $1125 per boys team. $750 per girls team. 

Boys Format: 4-game guarantee. 22-minute halves. Pool play with advancement to championship brackets. 

Girls Format: Small-sided 7v7 (not including goalie) on 60x40-45 yard fields.  4-game guarantee. 22-minute running time halves. 

The following will be provided for each game:  
    •    Certified UMLOA officials
    •    Certified EMT's equipped with AED's 
    •    Professional Site Managers / Scorekeepers
    •    Online standings, schedules, and updates 
    •    Tournament and Homegrown Lacrosse Apparel for Purchase

Tournament Games & Other Features:
    •    Championship Awards
    •    Vendor Village + Basic Concessions (Rock Elm Tavern will be at Wayzata HS and Robert's BBQ and ES Sports will be at Burnsville HS)
    •    StringKing Spirit of the Game Awards 
    •    Team Costume Contest 
    •    Pumpkin Chuck Accuracy Contest 

Eligibility: The Tournament follows US Lacrosse age & eligibility guidelines according to the 2020-2021 school year. USL membership is required for all players and coaches who must be registered prior to the start of the tournament. Click here for a detailed break-down of additional rules and requirements. 

Team Registration Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2020

*Registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registrations received after the deadline (9/23/19) are not guaranteed and will incur a $100 late fee if added. 

A $250 deposit is required for each team registered. Deposits are non-refundable and due at the time of registration. Teams are not considered fully registered until deposit payments are received. The remaining balance is due no later than Monday, October 7, 2019.  

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.