TOURNAMENT POLICIES
All participants are expected to read the official policies prior to arriving onsite
ROSTERS/WAIVERS/PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
- League Apps will act as the default team roster. All players participating in this event must be registered as a player on League Apps for one team and can only play with that team for the duration of the tournament.
- Only currently registered players who agree and complete the “Release and Waiver of Liability,” may participate in tournament games.
- Teams may not move or transfer players between teams within or outside of the club regardless of eligibility; i.e. players cannot play for more than one team. Any exception must be submitted to the Tournament Director and approved before tournament play begins.
- Players may play up, but never down a High School graduation year division
- Violations to roster/waiver/player eligibility rules will result in team forfeiting games and/or playoff status.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONDUCT
- Athletic trainers will be available onsite for emergencies and tournament-related injuries only. Please note that they are not permitted to tape pre-existing injuries.
- Only head coaches are authorized to address the officials. Coaches are expected to communicate respectfully and professionally. All officials, opponents, spectators, and tournament staff should be treated with the same level of respect you would expect to receive.
- This tournament is committed to being a hate-free environment. Any form of racist, homophobic, sexist, or derogatory language will not be tolerated under any circumstances. This includes behavior on the field, off the field, in the stands, or from players, coaches, and spectators. Individuals engaging in such behavior will be asked to leave the tournament immediately.
- Verbal abuse directed at officials, staff, players, coaches, or spectators is strictly prohibited. Severe violations may lead to team disqualification at the tournament director’s discretion. Please note that no refunds will be issued for dismissed teams.
WEATHER/SAFETY POLICY
- Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival reserves the right to cancel, shorten, convert format (no playoffs) 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.
LIGHTNING POLICY
- In the event that lightning is detected either visually onsite or via radar, all play will be suspended immediately. Players and spectators will be directed to leave the fields and seek safe shelter. Play will only resume 30 minutes after the lightning has cleared the radar-detected area of concern.
- Games will re-start in real time for whatever is scheduled when they resume
REFUNDS
- No team will receive a full refund.
- No refund of any kind for a team that registered and withdraws after the final payment deadline
- No refunds will be issued if the tournament is cancelled or shortened for any reason, including inclement weather or any other force majeure
DISPUTES
- Disputes of any nature are settled by the Tournament Directors and are final.
FREE AGENCY
Free agency is a $25 non refundable fee.
Player Placement via Free Agency:
- The Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival does not guarantee that players will be placed on a team, however, on average, over 80% of Free Agents are claimed. Most free agents are claimed between 1 and 8 weeks prior to the tournament.
Being Claimed by an attending team:
- The Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival updates the Free Agency list weekly. Coaches / admins of attending teams have access to the Free Agency List and will reach out to parents directly if they are interested in adding your child as a guest player. Teams have the right to request that players pay an additional player fee for their team. It is the responsibility of the team and player to have this direct conversation.
- If a player has agreed to play for a team at the tournament, please contact reid@legendslax.com and confirm placement. We will add the player to the correct roster in League Apps and remove the player from the available Free Agency List so players will not be contacted by other teams.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
- All players must be registered in League Apps.
- Players can only play for one team at the tournament.
- The team the player is registered to in League Apps is the team the player is eligible to play for.
- If a player is not registered in League Apps and/or playing for multiple teams:
- Players run the risk of being removed from the event.
- Teams run the risk of forfeiting games.
2030 & Younger
- All players competing in the 2030 division & younger must meet both grad year and birthday requirements.
- Players must be enrolled in the correct grade that matches the grad year & they must also meet the birth date cutoff.
- If any player only meets one requirement, they need to play up.
Player Age Restrictions
2025-2029 Division
- These are grad year based. A player must be enrolled in the grad year to compete.
2030 Division
- Players cannot turn 14 prior to March 1, 2025.
2031 Division
- Players cannot turn 13 prior to March 1, 2025.
2032 Division
- Players cannot turn 12 prior to March 1, 2025.
2033 Division
- Players cannot turn 11 prior to March 1, 2025.
2034 Division
- Players cannot turn 10 prior to March 1, 2025.
Procedure for Player Eligibility Challenge
Player eligibility challenge will only be accepted by Club Directors or Head Coaches only
When there is a player in question during a game:
- The Field Marshall will alert the Pod Manager and provide the Pod Manager with
- Team
- Player first and last name
- Player jersey number
- Pod Manager contact HQ for registration check
- HQ will review League Apps registration
If a player is:
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- Registered and within the age guidelines:
- Challenge denied
- Not registered but within the age guidelines:
- Suspended until player is registered by a parent
- Registered and outside of the age guidelines:
- Player removed from game immediately
- Game will continue to be played
- Tournament Director will make decision on future eligibility of player and if necessary to have the team forfeit game
- Not registered and outside the age guidelines:
- Player removed from game immediately
- Game will continue to be played
- Tournament director will make decision on future eligibility of player and if necessary to have team forfeit game
- Registered and within the age guidelines:
PAYMENTS & REFUND POLICY
Deposits are $500/team and non-refundable. Once a deposit is received, the team’s spot is reserved until October 1, 2024. Full payment is due by October 1, 2024. If a team is not paid IN FULL by October 1, 2024 teams are at risk of losing the spot to a team on the waitlist and will not be confirmed or scheduled.
Refund and Credit Policy
- Before September 30, 2024:
- Team deposits will be retained by the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival. The remaining fees paid by the team will be refunded.
- Between October 1 and December 1, 2024:
- Team deposits will be retained by the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival. The remaining fees paid by the team will be credited for use in following year’s Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival. December 2, 2024 and after:
- Team deposits and all fees paid will be retained by the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival. No refunds or credits will be issued.
*No refunds will be issued if the tournament is canceled or shortened for any reason, including inclement weather or any other force majeure.
The Game.
Good sportsmanship and honoring the spirit of the game are at the heart of the Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival. We believe that lacrosse is not only about skill and competition, but also about respect, integrity and camaraderie. We expect all attendees demonstrate respect for opponents, officials and the game itself to ensure that everyone can enjoy the tournament in a positive and supportive environment.
