REINDEER GAMES

 

 

 

REINDEER GAMES

DECEMBER 12TH + 13TH, 2026

 

Everyone’s favorite time of the year! The Reindeer Games tournament is our annual 7vs7 Holiday themed tournament.

 

Contact Tournament Director Alex Haskins to register your team – alex@thunderlax.com

TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW

 

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1ST

Contact Tournament Director Alex Haskins to register your team – alex@thunderlax.com

 

PRICING

Boys: $110 per player or $1,650 full team fee

 

PLAYERS 

Boys: Suggested teams of 12-15 players per team

 

CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKETS

Teams will play pool play Saturday, Championship Sunday

HOW TO REGISTER

BUILD YOUR TEAM!

 

Teams consist of 12-14 players

 

7 vs 7 Format

 

2 Attack, 2 Midfield, 2 Defense, 1 Goalie

CREATE A TEAM NAME!

 

Team coach or parent must email tournament coordinator Alex Haskins to lock in your team (alex@thunderlax.com)

  

No duplicate team names allowed – first come first serve

REGISTER ONLINE!

 

Only begin registration AFTER locking in your team with tournament coordinator, Alex Haskins (alex@thunderlax.com)!


 

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

 

Registration Opens October 1st.

RULES & DETAILS

Rules

7 vs 7 Reindeer Games Boys Rules

  •  2 Attack, 2 Midfielders, 2 Defenders, 1 Goalie
    • *Max 3 Poles on Field
  •  2-15 Minute Running Halves. 2 Minute Halftime.
  • Central Horn – Start Game, End 1st half, End Game.
  •  Fields are 60 yards by 40 yards. Goals are 40 Yards apart.
  •  No Timeouts.
  •  Face-off to start each half.
  •  After a goal, goalies pull the ball out and start the clear.
  •  5 Goal mercy rule- Free Clear when down 5 goals.
  • Offsides is 5 guys on Offense or 6 on Defense
  •  No 1 handed check for youth division (5th grade and younger)
  •  No aggressive body checks – Players should not hit the ground.
  • For penalties a fast break scenario will occur.
  • Player with ball at Midline, 2 Attack and 2 Defense w/Goalie in front set up at least 5 yards away, everyone else at the back goal line. 1 whistle releases everyone.
  • Double penalties end the play
  • Flag down slow whistle, ball hits the ground ends play – Youth
  • Flag down slow whistle, change of possession ends play – HS
  • Overtime - Keep Playing! Next goal wins. Don’t stop the game for a face off.

Age Eligibility

Grade Based Event

Youth

Middle School

High School

Additional Details

Best Holiday Themed Team Name – 32 team names will be selected and voted on through social media. Winning name will be announced on Championship Sunday via social media.

 

Best Holiday Themed Team Uniforms – Teams are encouraged to dress up in their best holiday outfit. One youth and one high school team per divisions will be selected. Winners will be announced on social media.

 

All Teams must have a team parent or coach for communication purposes and to be on the sidelines.

 

Free Agents contact tournament director Alex Haskins (alex@thunderlax.com) for a possible team placement before registering.

Gift Program

Every year we partner with Toys for Tots and invite participants to donate an unwrapped gift.

 

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