Why go to Denver? I know, it’s the experience, family time, blah blah blah. The best teams, on age, are still in LI. Red cups and obnoxious as they are, for the most part, this Denver tourney features teams from the north east every year.
It's the parents that become addicted to this garbage. Spending upwards of 5K for a lacrosse tournament is insane. On top of what was already spent before Denver. Organizations and coaches are the ones making out, but the parents will continue to pay big money for this sham. Still, many kids will still play middle school ball, some will be moved up to play JV on sub-par H.S. teams. But, what ever floats your boat. Now it's 2025 turn to smoke that stuff.
I just got back from the tournament today. This tournament is the most amazing experience you and your son could ever have, bar none. Absolutely the most top notch run tournament anywhere, where kids are treated like celebrities. It is simply AMAZING! Every day there is something new that will blow your mind. If you get the opportunity to go, take out a second mortgage on your house if you have to, but go! No one that goes will ever knock this tournament, only the jealous haters out there that wish they could go. .
