USA Lacrosse Partnered With Apex Girls Events

The governing body has tapped Apex Girls Events to manage the planning and execution of its Women's National Tournament.

Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Tennis

USA Lacrosse Partnered With Apex Girls Events

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USA Lacrosse has selected Apex Girls Events to serve as the official operator for its Women's National Tournament. While Apex will handle logistics and infrastructure, the organization will retain full oversight of the event.

Why it matters

The partnership is designed to preserve the long-standing tradition and identity of the tournament while improving the experience for both participating athletes and college recruiters.

USA Lacrosse operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that supports a total membership base of approximately 425,000 individuals nationwide.

The players

USA Lacrosse

This organization is the national governing body for lacrosse in the United States and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Sparks, Maryland.

Apex Girls Events

This event management company has been selected to lead the planning and operational execution of the Women's National Tournament.

The details

Apex Girls Events will provide the necessary infrastructure, organizational support, and communications to facilitate the tournament. The event will continue to utilize its traditional regional structure for player representation.

USA Lacrosse announced the partnership on October 1, 2026.
Specific details for the 2027 tournament will arrive in the upcoming weeks.
The next Women's National Tournament is scheduled to take place in 2027.

Season Trajectory

This transition in tournament management aligns the event with professional infrastructure providers to maintain competitive standards. It ensures the tournament remains a primary scouting destination for collegiate recruiters seeking top-tier talent in the coming seasons.

The regional structure for player representation will remain unchanged for participants moving forward. Athletes and recruiters can expect consistent evaluation formats as the planning shifts to the new management team.

The takeaway

Maintaining established regional representation ensures that the tournament remains a reliable pipeline for student-athletes. Stakeholders should monitor upcoming announcements to ensure they have the latest travel and registration requirements for the 2027 event.