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Upstate New York region for years has taken pride of it's share
of traditional on-field rivalries and is well known as a hot bed
of lacrosse talent to colleges across the country. Last
year the presence of 40 College Coaches at the boys Invitational
reinforces what many coaches, participants and parents have said, "The
John Pepper Wildcat Invitational is the "Premiere" lacrosse
tournament for high school varsity teams to play in during the
summer season". Many
have touted it as an exceptional event, citing the quality of individual
talent present, central proximity to all field locations and quality
of teams in full-field competition as main reasons for its success. Annually
featuring an invited field of 16 of the Northeast's finest programs,
the Invitational has become a annual stop for collegiate coaches
looking with an eye to the future.
With the achievements of the boys Wildcat Invitational to built
from, 2006 saw the incarnation of the John Pepper Girls Wildcat
Invitational which proved to be another positive step in the growing
family of "John Pepper" events. Sixteen
varsity high school teams from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and Ohio participated in the inaugural event helping to make it
a resounding success and in one year has become the type of elite
tournament that is expected from a "John Pepper" event.
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| John
Pepper Wildcat Invitational Details |
| Dates
and Times: |
Girls
- Sunday, July 27th, 2008 9:00AM |
| Dates
and Times: |
Boys
- Saturday, August 2th, 2008, 9:00AM |
| Location: |
West
Genesee Athletics Field (Pottery Road), Camillus, New York (Just West
of Syracuse). Download Map |
| Format: |
• Boys
10 on 10 full-field format
• Girls 8 on 8 full-field format
• 4 games guaranteed with tournament championship game
• 16 teams
• 40 minute running time games / 5 minute half time / run on
a common horn
• 2008 NYSHS Federation Rules apply
• No time outs permitted
• Second through final round game match-ups will be posted on both
press box towers
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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. |
| Facility
Rules : |
Tailgating
including barbeque grills are not allowed at the facility. The
on-site Athletic Fields consession stand offers a wide
variety of options to choose from. Pets are not allowed at the
Athlethic Fields. |
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| Tournament
Contacts: |
contact information:
laxmaster@wglax.com |
| Directions: |
Directions:
For those that never have been to the West Genesee Athletic fields, The fields
are located on Pottery Road off route 173 in Camillus. Please use the following
directions:
From the east (or from Route 690) Take the 695 extension from the New York State
Fairgrounds towards Camillus/Auburn and exit at the Hinsdale Rd. exit. At
the bottom of the ramp take a right. (the fields are 2 miles from here) Proceed
on Hinsdale Rd. until it ends (about a half mile) at Rt. 173 (Warners Rd.) and
take a left. Proceed about 1.5 miles on 173 and turn right on Pottery Rd. The
fields are .25 miles up on the left.
From NYS Thruway (I90). Exit at exit 39 Baldwinsville. Proceed to Route
690 East on ramp and stay to the right (you will be on it only for a few hundred
yards) Exit immediately at the Jones Road exit. At the end of the ramp turn left
on Jones Road. Proceed to the next traffic light at Van Buren Rd. and take
a left. Proceed back over the Thruway and take the first right on Hermann Rd.
which is just over the bridge. Proceed down and up a hill and at the crest you
will come to Pottery Rd. Take a left and proceed approx. 2 miles (the fields
will be on your right after you cross the railroad tracks) |
