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Girls Apex
The Grind

Tournament Dates
July 11 – 13, 2025
Classes: 2026 – 2034
Tournament Location
  • Greater Philadelphia Area
  • West Chester, PA
Tournament Costs
  • High School Team $2,100
  • Youth Team $1,900
Note: $600 Deposit due at checkout.
Final balances due 4/15/2025.

Overview

One of the LARGEST and MOST COMPETITIVE tournaments in the Nation! Bringing together teams from ALL across the country and International teams! 250+ teams competed in 2024!

Showcase Format for the 2026s-2028s. Championship Format with weighted brackets for 2029-2034s. Teams will be grouped by similar levels of play to help ensure all games are competitive.

COLLEGE COACHES
Allegheny College
American International College
Arizona State University
Army
Assumption University
Baldwin Wallace University
Bard College
Binghamton University
Campbell University
Clark University
William Mary Athletics
Columbia University
Dartmouth University
Davidson
University of Delaware
Dickinson College
Dominican University
Drexel University
East Stroudsburg
Elms College
Embry-Riddle University
Emmanuel University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Felician University
Florida Tech
University of Florida
Florida State University
Framingham State University
Frostburg State University
Furman University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Gettysburg College
Gordon College
Grand Valley State University
Haverford College
Hendrix College
High Point University
Iona Gaels
John Carroll University
Johns Hopkins
Johnson & Wales University

Kennesaw State University

La Salle University
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lawrence University
Le Moyne College
Lehigh University
Lenior Rhyne University
Lincoln Memorial University
Lycoming College
McDaniel College
Millersville University
Monmouth University
Mount Saint Mary College
Muskingum University
Neumann University
Niagara University
Old Dominion University
Princeton University
Robert Morris
Saint Anselm College
Saint Joseph University
Saint Vincent College
Shippensburg University
Smith College
SUNY Morrisville
SUNY Oneonta
Temple University
University of California Davis
UMass Lowell
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Findlay
University of Hartford
University of Mount Olive
University of New Hampshire
University of Richmond
University of DC
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Ursinus College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Widener University
Williams College
Wofford College
Xavier University
Yale
Youngstown State University
Details

TWO Day Team Championship Event

  • Awards will be provided for the Champions of each bracket.
  • Following all USL rules
  • Offering the athletes MORE playing time to be seen by the college coaches, and offering the teams the best value for their fee
  • Certified USL Officials will be used on all games, and staff will be on all fields to provide a safe and professional atmosphere

This is a STAY TO PLAY EVENTS. All non-commuting players participating in the tournament MUST (as a condition of acceptance) make all hotel accommodations using our showcase housing services. 

Format
  • All Teams Guaranteed 4 Games
  • 2 x 25 minute halves I 50 minute game slots
  • USA Lacrosse Rules
  • Certified Officials 
  • World Class Venue

game film

Film from The Grind is available exclusively with a Pro Individual or Club/HS IWLCARecruits account. Film becomes accessible inside your IWLCARecruit account following the event. Click here to learn more

Overview
  • Top Club Teams in Attendance
  • Block Scheduling
  • Free Parking
  • Discounted Hotel Blocks Available
  • HD Film provided by Pegasus Sports TV
  • Media Coverage provided by Lax.com

USA LACROSSE ALIGNED


In order to provide the safest and most enjoyable experience possible, Apex Lacrosse Events has chosen to align with the USA Lacrosse guidelines for event operation.  These guidelines focus on key areas covering safety and risk management, rules and game format, venue and event administration, and fair and competitive play.

Register

Youth Teams

Fees:
Youth Team – $1,900



$600 Deposit due at checkout.

High School Teams

Fees:
High School Team – $2,100

$600 Deposit due at checkout.

blueprint

Join us the day before your tournament to get some extra time working directly with college coaches before they see you at the event! These individual showcases give you a glimpse into Apex National Recruiting Showcases. 

Friday, July 7th
4-7PM 
2026-2029
West Chester University

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