Summer Bulldog Bash

#NXTBULLDOGBASH

Play among champions.

The Bulldog Bash is about a desire to work hard, play harder, and come out as the top dog in this middle school and high school tournament. NXT has come together with Division I coach, Andy Shay, of Yale University to create an unmatched presence of lacrosse in New England. The Summer Bulldog Bash tournament has become one of the largest summer lacrosse tournaments in the area, hosting over 180 youth and high school teams annually.

This event is open to any and all participants in the corresponding graduation years. This event happens twice a year in both the summer and fall so be sure to sign your teams up for both to play against the nation's highest competition.

We think about the details so you don't have to.

Family-friendly block scheduling: spend half of the day on the field, and the other half experiencing New Haven and the surrounding areas.

GAME FILM | NLV PRODUCTIONS

NLV is the exclusive video provider and is the only permitted company for any elevated or commercial filming. Spectators may film their own matches for personal use, so long as it does not interfere with NLV's ability to record matches and they DO NOT use elevated filming equipment.

Third-Party Elevated Filming Strictly Prohibited For High School Divisions

This policy will be enforced. Any unauthorized use of elevated equipment will be removed and legal media rights exercised.

This included Veo camera, Trace, Hi-Pods, and other equipment of similar nature

Sign Us Up

Summer 2024 registration opens in October. Teams can follow the steps to registration by clicking below, or by reaching out to our tournament director. From here, parents can also complete their waiver!

Register - HS

Refund Policy

Register - Youth

GAME CENTER

Schedule, Scores & Rules

The schedule will be announced closer to the event. Once announced, plan your trip, and make sure you don't miss the match-up you've been waiting for.

Download The App

Download the Tourney Machine App to easily follow your team throughout the tournament. Get schedule updates, scores and standings right from your phone.

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Safety

From real-time weather updates to offerings fully staffed by Athletic Trainers, NXT takes youth sports safety very seriously. Click below to find out more.

Safety Initiative

Travel Information

Area Activities

New Haven has experienced—and continues to enjoy—a renaissance. Within an easy stroll from the New Haven Green are more than 100 distinctive restaurants, offering something for every palate. The city abounds with theaters, museums, and shopping destinations to satisfy all interests and tastes.

Visitor's Guide

Stay to Play Policy

NXT & HBC Event Services strive to provide a streamlined hotel experience for all participants. As part of this effort, we require that all non-commuting teams participating in our tournaments (as a condition of acceptance) make hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services. Please do not call the hotels directly. Please book through the hotel reservation link provided below. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event.

Yale University

Reese Stadium - 75 Central Ave, New Haven, CT 06515 // Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 as the Collegiate School, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States