25th Annual
John Pepper Memorial Tournament
Now entering our 25th year, the 2026 John Pepper Memorial Tournament features the youth of the sport with the tournament showcasing the future stars of high school and college lacrosse. This year's John Pepper Memorial Lacrosse Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 25th for grades 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 and on Sunday, July 26th for grades 5 & 6, 7 & 8 and 9 & 10.
The tournament was established in 2002 by the Camillus Lacrosse Community in honor and in memory of former West Genesee Junior Varsity lacrosse player, John Pepper who tragically died August 30, 2001. The tournament helps benefit the West Genesee lacrosse program and other local, national and international lacrosse-oriented causes and is dedicated to the Creators gift of lacrosse and to John Pepper and his enjoyment that lacrosse gave to him.
The 2026 John Pepper Memorial Tournament for grade 1 and up to grade 10 WILL BE FOR THE GRADES THE BOYS WERE IN FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR in a festival-style format consisting of 3 games for each team. Sportsmanship, respect of the game and camaraderie of all involved are of the highest priority. The Tournaments exemplify these goals and because of these goals, they will continue to be regarded as the “premier” lacrosse events of the summer tournament season.
John Pepper Memorial Lacrosse Tournament Details
Saturday, July 25th
Boys Grades 1 & 2 / 3 & 4
(2025-26 school year)
Sunday, July 26th
Boys Grades 5 & 6 / 7 & 8 / 9 & 10
(2025-26 school year)
1 & 2 and 3 & 4 - 8 vs 8 – three 50-minute games
5 & 6 - 10 vs 10 – three 50-minute games
7 & 8 and 9 & 10 - 10 vs 10 – three 50-minute games
$600 entry fee for Grades 1 through 4
$700 EARLY ENTRY fee for 5 through 10, if paid by 6/1/26, $800 after.
Entry fee to be paid in full AT SPORTS ENGINE TOURNEY APP
UNDER JOHN PEPPER MEMORIAL BOYS WILDCAT
Please contact Kevin Grome regarding team entry or questions;
315-882-1990
Featuring great on-site food and facilities
Dates and Times: Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, first games: 8:00 AM
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Divisions of Competition: Grades 1 & 2 / 3 & 4 in a 8 vs 8 - Grades 5 & 6/ 7 & 8/ 9 & 10 in a 10 vs 10
Eligibility and team level is based on players from past 2025-26 school year.
• The John Pepper Tournament promotes fair and competitive competition. The participation of
"Elite" or "All-Star" teams is discouraged.
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Rules of Competition: Play will be tournament style using 2026 NYSHS Federation Rules. All games consist of two 20 min running clock halves / 4 min halftime / 6 minute between games.
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Number of Games: All levels will play three games in a festival-style format.
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Trainers: Professional trainers are on site to tend to any injuries or conditioning needs.
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Registration is at time of payment - Entry Fee: The fee per team for participation is to be paid in full At time of registration on the Sports Engine Tourney APP UNDER JOHN PEPPER MEMORIAL BOYS WILDCAT
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John Pepper Memorial Tournament Details:
​ • Dates and Times: Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, first games: 8:00 AM
​ • Location: West Genesee Intermediate School. 500 Sanderson Dr, Camillus, NY 13031 (Just west of Syracuse).
​ • 20-minute running time games / 4 minute half time break/ run on a common horn
​ • 2026 NYSHS Federation Rules apply
​ • No timeouts permitted
​ • All penalties are 1 minute running time
​ • Stop time penalties enforced
​ • No more than 3 coaches per team on sidelines​
​ • No long poles for Divisions 1-4
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Inclement weather: In the event of inclement weather, the governing committee reserves the right to postpone, alter schedules/format or cancel games in the best interest and for the safety of the participants and spectators in attendance. Every effort will be put forth to accommodate the planned full schedule of games within a reasonable period of time to accommodate the needs of the officials and participating teams. The John Pepper Lacrosse Committee also reserves the right to cancel or postpone the tournament in advance due to weather-related or other acts of God. Please view our complete tournament weather policy
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Facility Rules: Tailgating including barbeque grills are not allowed at the facility. The on-site Booster Club concession stand offers a wide variety of options to choose from. Pets are NOT allowed on the school grounds..
Sports Engine Tourney
$600 entry fee for Grades 1 through 4
$700 EARLY ENTRY fee for 5 through 10, if paid by 6/1/26, $800 after.
Entry fee to be paid in full AT SPORTS ENGINE TOURNEY APP
UNDER JOHN PEPPER MEMORIAL BOYS WILDCAT
