Growing the Game One Fall at a Time
The Great Pumpkin Shootout Girls Lacrosse Tournament was created to give players across the Mid-Atlantic region a fun, safe, and competitive environment to continue developing their skills and love for the game.
A Local Tournament Built for Players
The Great Pumpkin Shootout brings teams together from across the area for a one-day fall lacrosse event that balances competition, development, sportsmanship, and fun.
Why We Play
The tournament was developed as an opportunity for girls in the Mid-Atlantic region to further develop their lacrosse skills in a setting that is competitive, welcoming, and enjoyable.
Age group competition levels are created to help teams find the right fit — from developmental players still building confidence to more advanced teams looking for strong fall competition.
- Give players more chances to compete and improve
- Create a safe, positive tournament environment
- Welcome teams across a wide range of experience levels
- Celebrate fall lacrosse with a fun Halloween-inspired identity
Competitive, Fun, and Player-Focused
The tournament is designed to serve both players and coaches by creating a format that supports development, teamwork, and meaningful game experience.
Player Development
A tournament experience built around touches, reps, decision-making, and confidence.
Sportsmanship
A positive environment where competition and respect go hand in hand.
Great Competition
Age group levels help create competitive games for teams at different stages.
Fall Tradition
A seasonal lacrosse event with a fun identity players and families remember.
Scott Settar
Coach • Commissioner • Lacrosse Advocate
Scott Settar has been involved with lacrosse in the Mid-Atlantic region for more than 30 years. He grew up playing lacrosse in Fairfax County and returned after college to teach and coach at West Springfield High School for more than 10 years.
He has also officiated at the region’s youth and high school levels, served as a girls’ lacrosse coach and commissioner with Herndon-Reston Youth Lacrosse, and currently coaches girls’ lacrosse at South Lakes High School.
Scott is passionate about continuing to grow the game locally and providing fun, competitive opportunities for players to enjoy the sport that has been such a big part of his life.
Check Out the Fun
A few snapshots from past Great Pumpkin Shootout events.
Helpful Links and Partners
The Great Pumpkin Shootout is part of a broader local lacrosse community supporting players, families, teams, and coaches.
Local Links
Explore organizations and lacrosse resources connected to the local and national game.
Herndon-Reston Youth Lacrosse
Learn more about local youth lacrosse opportunities through HRYL.
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Give your team a fun, competitive fall lacrosse experience built around development, sportsmanship, and memorable moments.
Questions? Please contact Scott Settar at pbklacrosse@gmail.com.