6th Annual Border Wars Coming to TRAC & Nexus Center

Presented in partnership with TRAC Athletics and the US Box Lacrosse Association (USBOXLA), the sixth annual Border Wars, an international box lacrosse event, will take place at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville, Ontario and the Utica University Nexus Centre in Utica, New York from December 18-20, 2026.

The 2026 edition of Border Wars will again include high-calibre teams from all over North America featuring Canadian, American, and Haudenosaunee clubs. TRAC-based divisions will include U13, U15, U17 and High School Elite (HSE), while divisions in Utica will start at U11.

Below division classification includes Canadian Division Name – American Grad Years – DOB range (including reclassified players)

Toronto Rock Athletic Centre ‘AA’ Boys & Girls HSE Divisions

*Invitation Only

BOYS HSE – 2027/2028 – DOB 2010, 2009, 2008 born after June 1
BOYS U17 – 2029/2030 – DOB 2012, 2011, 2010 born after June 1
BOYS U15 – 2031/2032 – DOB 2014, 2013, 2012 born after June 1
BOYS U13 – 2033/2034 – DOB 2016, 2015, 2014 born after June 1
GIRLS HSE – 2027/2028 – DOB 2010, 2009, 2008 born after June 1

Utica Nexus Center ‘A’ Boys & Girls Divisions

Sold Out

BOYS HSE – 2027/2028 – DOB 2010, 2009, 2008 born after June 1
BOYS U17 – 2029/2030 – DOB 2012, 2011, 2010 born after June 1
BOYS U15 – 2031/2032 – DOB 2014, 2013, 2012 born after June 1
BOYS U13 – 2033/2034 – DOB 2016, 2015, 2-14 born after June 1
GIRLS U17 – 2028/2029/2030 – DOB 2012, 2011, 2020 bon after June 1
GIRLS U15 – 2031/2032 – DOB 2014, 2013, 2012 born after June 1

*Although invitations for TRAC divisions have already been sent, if your club is interested in being considered should space be available, email Border Wars Tournament Director Colin Doyle (cdoyle@torontorock.com). Utica divisions have already sold out.

Visit tracathletics.com/events/border-wars or usboxla.com/borderwars for additional tournament information.

It was by far the biggest, most competitive and highest attended Border Wars yet. pic.twitter.com/XuHmmIyoVq

— TRAC Athletics (@TRACAthletics) December 30, 2025

About TRAC Athletics
TRAC Athletics provides training, competition, camps, and other lacrosse events for both box and field lacrosse, in partnership with the Toronto Rock and the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) in Oakville, Ontario. TRAC Athletics Directors include Dan Dawson and Challen Rogers. Instructors of the various programs include a host of former and current National Lacrosse League players, coaches, and other highly accomplished staff. Visit TRACAthletics.com for more.

About USBOXLA
The US Box Lacrosse Association (USBOXLA) is the country’s largest and most recognized box-specific governing body operating today. USBOXLA is a 501(c)3 charitable corporation whose mission is to develop and promote box lacrosse in the United States through a unified organization that provides high-value services, programs, and benefits to its members. Founded in 2010 by current University of Denver Head Coach, Matt Brown, and former National Lacrosse League player, Shaydon Santos. Visit USBOXLA.com for more.