Name: 25th Annual La Crosse Open - Pro Application
Start: 2026-06-20T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-20T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Pettibone Park

25th Annual La Crosse Open - Pro Application

25th Annual La Crosse Open
About this Event

Thank you for joining us for the 25th Annual La Crosse Open on Saturday, June 20, 2026!

The La Crosse Open strives for a premier athlete and spectator experience.

Before moving forward with registration, please read important competition rules and details:

REGISTRATION

Pro registration will be open from April 20, 2026 through June 7th, 2026. No late registrations accepted.
Applications are subject to review by the Coulee Region Logrolling Advisory Board and the La Crosse Area Family Y.
100% of registration fees go back to the La Crosse Open.

ORGANIZATION AND RANKINGS

The 25th Annual La Crosse Open is an ILRA World Ranking System (WRS) Tournament.
Applicants without a paid USLRA membership on June 7th, 2025 will not be eligible to compete at the 2026 La Crosse Open.

SCHEDULE (Central Standard Time)

8:30-9:15 AM: Check-In (Athletes under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian)
8:45-9:45 AM: Open Warm Ups
10:00 AM: National Anthem
Immediately following National Anthem: Preliminary Matches (Front Bracket)
12:00 PM: Introduction of Semi-Finalists
Semi-Finals, Finals
Immediately following Finals: Back bracket
3:30 PM: Amateur Logrolling (we invite you to stick around and cheer on the next generation!)

DOUBLE ELIMINATION ORDER AND WARM-UPS

Semi-Finals and Finals will be held at 12:00 PM CST again this year for best audience exposure. There will be a break until 12:00 if preliminary matches finish early.
Ten or more logs (both spike and carpet) will be available for warm up use during the pro competition. Pro athletes cannot enter the warm up area after the Amateur competition begins in the afternoon.
Athletes: Keep an eye on your emails as Tournament Day draws closer for specific match orders and dock details.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Pro competition will follow a double elimination bracket and US Log Rolling rules.
Competitor shirts will be provided, however, athletes are not required to wear them. Athletes can wear their preferred, appropriate athletic attire.
Spike logs will be used for professional competition. Pro athletes must compete in spiked shoes.
Bracket draws will take place upon publication of current USLRA rankings.

ATHLETE AREA

Check-In: Athletes will check in at a registration table. Competitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian at check-in.
Upon Check-In, competitors will be directed to the Athlete Area, which will be held further to the side of competition this year. Please use this area to camp out for the day. Logs will be available at the athlete area for warm-ups throughout the entire pro competition.
Due to athlete feedback in 2026, there will be a designated viewing area just for athletes!
Please refrain from sitting in front of event/sponsorship banners or blocking viewing of fans during the tournament. Thank you for your support in making the La Crosse Open fan experience a great one!

PRIZE PAYOUT

Prize money will be distributed on Monday, June 22nd by mail or in-person at the La Crosse Area Family Y at 1:00 PM.

1st Place - $1700.00
2nd Place - $1200.00
3rd Place - $800.00
4th Place - $500.00
5th Place - $400.00
6th Place - $275.00
7th Place - $250.00
8th Place - $225.00
Medals will be presented to the TOP 5 Men's and Women's finishers on the dock at the conclusion of the pro tournament.

LODGING

For lodging information, visit ExploreLaCrosse.com or call 800-658-9424

FOOD AND VENDORS

Healthy snack and breakfast items will be provided at Check-In and during the pro competition in the athlete area (first come, first serve)
FREE hot dogs, brats, sides, and treats will be served throughout the day. Treat yourself after a long day of competition and consider a donation to the La Crosse Logrolling program!
Food, drink, and coffee vendors will also be onsite. 2026 Vendors include Festival Foods (free brats, hot dogs, sides, and treats for the first 500 fans), Dunkin' (free iced coffee and munchkins), lemonade from Coulee Lemon Co, a Taco Truck, and more!

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