Welcome to the 22nd Annual Adrenaline Western Shootout. The Western Shootout has become a vital team recruiting program on the Adrenaline calendar for Elite/HS players and now includes the MS/Youth divisions. Teams will play five games over a two day period to compete for the Western Cup.
Welcome to the 23rd Annual Adrenaline Western Shootout. The Western Shootout has become a vital team recruiting program on the Adrenaline calendar for Elite/HS players and now includes the MS/Youth divisions. Teams will play five games over a two day period to compete for the Western championship. Top rated facilities ensure excellent playing conditions while teams enjoy the hassle free experience provided by the events team with 24 years of lacrosse specific events experience. Block scheduling, vendor village and tourist packages ensure every member of the team and family has some fun.
Adrenaline’s vision is to capture the distinct aspects of each city we visit and provide a regional experience for the thousands of people in attendance. In order to accomplish this, Adrenaline curates the best food, shopping, and entertainment options in each location, and showcases them in the Adrenaline Vendor Village. Find out more about what to do off field with your team on our Local Attractions tab.
US Air Force Academy
2169 Field House Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80840
Boys:
2026-2028 = $4,505-$5,300 per team
2029-2032 = $2,550-$3,000 per team
2033 = $1,955-$2,300 per team
Girls:
2026-2032 = $1,955-$2,300 per team
2033 = $1,530-$1,800 per team
BOYS:
2026 (Grade 11)
2027 (Grade 10)
2028 (Grade 9)
2029 (Grade 8)
2030 (Grade 7)
2031 (Grade 6)
2032 (Grade 5)
2033 (Grade 4) – 10v10
GIRLS:
Elite: 2026/2027 (Grade 10/11)
HS: 2026/2027 (Grade 10/11)
2028 (Grade 9)
2029 (Grade 8)
2030 (Grade 7)
2031 (Grade 6)
2032 (Grade 5)
2033 (Grade 4) – 8v8
Please note, coaches’ availability is subject to change, with new additions added daily and occasional cancellations. This list is updated regularly, check back to see the most accurate lineup before the event begins.
The day before the main event, an Individual Showcase offers players a unique opportunity to compete in front of college coaches in a boutique setting. This showcase features high-level games and NCAA-caliber clinics run by the coaches themselves. For more information and to register, please visit Western Showcase.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
FIELD MAP UPDATED 7/9
Any schedule requests must be submitted in writing at least one month prior to start of event. We cannot guarantee any requests, but will do our best to accommodate if received within this time frame.
When making your travel arrangements, please keep in mind that it is important that your team is available to play their last game on Sunday.
Per current U.S. Air Force Academy security protocols, all individuals over the age of 18 attending the Western Shootout – including coaches, parents, and players – are required to complete the form at the link below.
This is a mandatory background check process enforced by the Air Force Academy.
Identification Requirements:
A REAL ID is required to complete the form.
If a REAL ID is not available, a valid U.S. passport must be presented.
Individuals using a passport must visit the Pass and Registration Office in advance to obtain a paper pass:
Address: 8486 S Gate Blvd, Air Force Academy, CO 80840
Location: South Gate entrance
Recommended Timing: Thursday or Friday before the event
Please ensure all applicable attendees complete this process in advance. Failure to comply will result in denied entry to the base.
🔗 Special Event Access Form: https://visit.gvt.us/?b=usaf&i=united_states_air_force_academy&e=B9S64911
Arizona State University
Colorado College
Creighton University
Dominican University of California
Lenoir-Rhyne University
McKendree University
Mercer University
Missouri Western State University
Mount St. Mary’s University
Smith College
Southwestern University
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Denver
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Redlands
Whittier College
Whitworth University
Adams State University
Air Force Academy
Amherst College
Aurora University
Benedictine University
Beloit College
Berry College
Canisius University
Chatham University
Chestnut Hill College
Cleveland State University
Colorado College
Colorado Mesa University
Concordia University Wisconsin
Davenport University
Dominican University of California
Elmhurst University
Fort Lewis College
Hendrix College
Illinois Institute of Technology
Iona University
Lees-McRae College
Lincoln Memorial University
Lynn University
Marist College
Mercyhurst University
Mount St. Mary’s University
North Greenville University
Rollins College
Southwestern University
Spalding University
Syracuse University
Transylvania University
University of Denver
University of Dubuque
University of Montevallo
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Virginia Wesleyan University
William Jewell College
Young Harris College
Please see below for a parking map from the gate to the fields.
We highly encourage families to use rideshare or carpool to the fields as the parking lots will fill up.
Adrenaline is proud to introduce Tourney Gear for the Western Shootout. Tourney Gear is a new business offering sideline gear rentals for teams traveling from out of state to sports tournaments. They provide stress-free, environmentally friendly tournament support with their sideline gear rentals (coolers, tents, wagons, chairs, etc.). Check out Tourney Gear for information or to rent. If you are flying and want to rent gear, save time and money by renting with Tourney Gear. Reserve your gear now! Your reserved gear will be at the Vendor Village, so picking up and dropping off your gear is easy. And for all teams, whether you are driving or flying, one great part of Tourney Gear is the community support for Urban Peak, an organization in Denver supporting homeless youth. Tourney Gear will collect and donate your team’s leftover/unopened food and drinks to Urban Peak’s Outreach team. These snacks and drinks can make a significant impact for those in need. Tourney Gear will be onsite at the tournament to collect any leftover items you would like to donate. Visit www.mytourneygear.com for information and to rent.
As a Coach/Director, I understand that:
*REGISTRATION AS A FREE AGENT FOR EVENTS IS NOT GUARANTEED*
Players interested in participating in an event but are not on a team MUST register as a Free Agent on the Adrenaline website. There is a $1 non-refundable registration fee. If you are picked up by a team, an invoice for the full free agent fee will be created and needs to be paid before you are moved onto the team.
Once a player registers as a Free Agent, their contact information will be sent to all attending coaches/directors.
If a team needs players for their team, the coach/director will contact the Free Agent directly.
Free agent registration – BOYS
For Adrenaline Tournament rules, please visit Boys Tournament Rules and Girls Tournament Rules.
Adrenaline Lacrosse is a USA Lacrosse sanctioned tournament operator. In order create a safe and fair playing environment for the Fall/Winter 2023 and Summer 2024 Seasons, the following age by division criteria must be followed by all attending boys and girls participants:
ii. 2029 Division = Players cannot be born before March 1, 2010
iii. 2030 Division = Players cannot be born before March 1, 2011
iv. 2031 Division = Players cannot be born before March 1, 2012
v. 2032 Division = Players cannot be born before March 1, 2013
vi. 2032 Division = Players cannot be born before March 1, 2014
Rocky Mountain State Games (RMSG) is Colorado’s largest annual multi-sports festival for athletes of all ages and athletic abilities. The 2025 Rocky Mountain State Games will be held with more than 12,000 athletes expected to participate in 35+ sports at premier venues in the Pikes Peak Region. Adrenaline Lacrosse partnered with RMSG to offer lacrosse as an official Rocky Mountain State Games sport in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and now again in 2025.
For more information on things to do in Colorado Springs, or to request a Free Visitors Guide, visit the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau here.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE | 80 Degrees
AIRPORT OPTIONS | Denver International Airport, Colorado Springs Airport
Adrenaline Lacrosse has partnered with EventConnect to provide attendees/groups with the best available hotel rates and a smooth booking experience.
Our event is a “Stay to Play” event: A good working relationship with hotels is critical for the long-term success of our event. For this reason, teams or attendees who are traveling from out of town are required to book their rooms through our Official Travel Partner, EventConnect, to ensure that our room blocks are utilized. In short, since the hotels are holding rooms for our event, we must use these rooms.
Once you have registered for the tournament, you’ll be directed into the hotel feed for accommodation options. These hotels meet certain standards and location guidelines set by the tournament and booking service.
Once you have found the hotel that best fits your team’s needs, you can block your rooms for free online and share your team block link with your group allowing reservations to be made.
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
Garden of the God
Pikes Peak
Whitewater Rafting
Top 25 Hiking & Biking Trails
Manitou Incline
Horseback Riding
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Olympic Training Center
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Spring Sky Sox Baseball
Glen Eyrie Castle
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Whirlyball
Old Colorado City
RESTAURANTS
Shuga’s – American
Piglatin Cocina- Latin American
The Public House- Pub Food
Odyssey Gastropub
The Dive- Diner
Garden of the Gods Market & Café
Phantom Canyon- Brewery
Mountain Shadows Restaurant- American
Julie’s Kitchen- Hawaiian
Tlaquepaque- Mexican
Bambino’s Urban Pizzeria
MOD Pizza
Manitou Brewing Company
Aligned Event is a designation given to independently owned and operated events that have chosen to follow a set of operational and safety guidelines set forward by USA Lacrosse. These tournament guidelines are a set of best practices that cover six main areas of an event: USA Lacrosse membership & age verification, game format, venue, risk management, event administration, and certified officials. When these practices are adopted in their entirety, events create a more positive experience for participants while receiving insurance and marketing benefits from USA Lacrosse.