BAY STATE SUMMER GAMES NE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
GAME ON, FITCHBURG
Early Bird Entry Fee: $450 (until June 1)
Entry Fee: $525
Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 23 at 12:00 a.m.
Eligibility
A full-time resident or full-time student at a school in one of the following states: Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York.
Female & Male divisions offered in -
- U8 (Birth year 2017 & younger)
- U10 (Birth year 2015 & younger)
- U12 (Birth year 2013 & younger)
- U14 (Birth year 2011 & younger)
- High School (must be a current high school student as of the 2025-2026 school year)
*All ages are calculated based on August 1, 2025.
For the inaugural event, there will be a 4 team cap per division
5 v 5
Minimum 6 players per team, max 10
*players can ONLY play for one team.
All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
This tournament will follow the NFL Flag Rulebook.
All participants are required to have a Zorts ID.
All coaches must have a Zorts ID. Limit of 2 coaches per team.
Roster Lock Date: 07/05/2026
All BSG athletes can compete in the Nutmeg State Games too!
Tournament Date: Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, July 26 at Midldetown High School in Middletown, CT
Divisions:
- Coed Division (8U,10U,12U,14U)
- Girls Division (10U,12U,14U,HS)
Format:
- 4 Teams Per Division
- Each team plays 3 pool games on Saturday to determine seeding
- Playoff Games on Sunday, each division has a consolation game to determine 1st-4th place
- Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals Awarded
- All players and coaches will receive a t-shirt
HOTEL INFORMATION
Great Wolf Lodge New England has created a general room block for all Bay State Games athletes, families, and spectators between Tuesday, July 7 - Sunday, July 12, 2026 on a first come first serve basis. The following information will make it easy for you to call in and make your reservations:
Call the toll-free central reservations at: 866-678-9653 Or Use the Group Code (2607GAME) online at www.greatwolf.com/new-england BY NOON on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 to receive this discount.
Please use this information to make your reservation:
- Group Name: BAY STATE GAMES
- Group Code: 2607GAME
- Dates Blocked-07/9-(11), 2026
- Suites: DQTX-THURSDAY-$89.00 plus tax; FRIDAY-$149.00 per night; SATURDAY-$189.00 per night
- ADV Deposit-1st night at the time of booking / CUT OFF- 7/3/2026 AT NOON
- Standard Cancellation Policy - $40.00 FEE- 72 hours prior to arrival; 1st night room and tax after the 72 hours prior to arrival
- Waterpark passes included per suite – up to 5 people based on rates quoted above
*All rooms are blocked for deluxe queen suites. These rooms are equipped with 2 queen beds, pull out twin sofa, refrigerator, coffee maker, bath amenities, wifi and free access to the two water parks. Guests may arrive early to enjoy the facilities of the resort by stopping by the front desk for wrist bands (although room check-in begins at 4pm) and they may return to the resort post games on the day of departure and use the parks until closing (although room check-out is at 11am).
