2026 New England Open Gym
October 25th at Worcester Academy
Capozzoli Athletic Center
123 Providence St, Worcester MA 01604
Opportunities for prospective student-athletes to get real exposure to college coaches have never been more difficult than it is in 2026.
Long gone are the days of Division I college coaches spending 21 days of April and July at AAU events. None of New England's six associations opted to participate in the NCAA's June scholastic events, while the NEPSAC opted to host events both June scholastic weekends.
With so few opportunities to be seen in the spring and summer, finding exposure in the fall has never been more important. Unfortunately for most though, those opportunities are historically only available to those who attend major prep schools. NCAA rules preclude any Division I coach from observing a prospective student-athlete unless it is in their own high school gym and when competing only with peers from that school. However, many of New England's state associations also preclude the organization of these "open gyms" as they're informally known in the prep school world.
The combination of these circumstances has created the most unlevel playing field the recruiting world has seen in recent memory.
In order to counteract this trend, NERR is making a true grassroots effort where we are going to give the players in public and prep schools a platform for fall exposure, and a chance to been seen live by college coaches, and to get exposure to our vast network of coaches on our website and social platforms.
After a resounding return last fall, the New England Open Gym showcase will stop in Worcester MA, this fall and will be open to both Division II and Division III coaches. This event will be covered by our staff, with notable players potentially earning their way into our own recruiting publication, which has over 200 subscribing Division I institutions throughout the country.
NERR Refund Policy - Please note that there are no refunds on payment, but if registered players are unable to participate and notify NERR within 48 hours of the event, they will receive a credit towards a future event.
Check-in from 1:00-1:45 pm
Event will run from 1:45 to 4:15 pm.