- July 11, 2025
Palm Coast welcomed more than 150 lacrosse teams and an estimated 7,500 people to the 22nd annual Father's Day Invitational Lacrosse Tournament.
The tournament, hosted by Florida United Lacrosse, was held June 14-15 at multiple locations, including the Indian Trails Sports Complex, Matanzas High School and Wadsworth Park. This year's event broke attendance records and generated an estimated $1.85 million in economic impact to Flagler County, making it the most successful year in the event's history, according to a City of Palm Coast news release.
“This tournament continues to showcase not just incredible athletic talent, but also the unbeatable hospitality and top-tier sports facilities Palm Coast has to offer,” said James Hirst, Palm Coast's director of parks and recreation. “We love seeing our fields filled with young athletes and their families. Hosting events like this is exactly why we invest in our parks and sports complexes — it’s about community and showing visitors what makes Palm Coast a worthy destination.”
The Father's Day Invitational is known for offering elite competition across multiple skill levels. It featured a variety of boys’ and girls’ divisions, from 8U to high school AA level, with guaranteed games for all teams.
The Father's Day tournament is one of three annual Palm Coast events hosted by Florida United Lacrosse that have become a staple in the city's sports tourism calendar. The others are the Great Pumpkin Shootout, a 7 on 7 event, and the Veterans Day Invitational.
Florida United Lacrosse is dedicated to growing the game of lacrosse through tournaments, leagues and clinics.
