Information
Boys Jr. Bandits Elite
Boys Jr. Bandits Elite is a competitive tournament team for boys in Grades 9/10 and 11/12 that will compete three tournaments this winter. Teams will be coached by former NLL Pro Mike McNamara, Aaron Printup, AC Watt, and Tylor John (subject to change). A current Bandits player will also help with tryouts and practice sessions, pending availability.
Location
Gil Lay Memorial Sports Arena
11093 Erie Rd
Irving, NY 14081
tryout dates
- Tuesday, October 7
- Grade 9/10 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Grade 11/12 - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 14
- Grade 9/10 - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Grade 11/12 - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Practice Dates
- Tuesday, November 4
- Tuesday, November 18
- Tuesday, December 2
- Tuesday, December 16
- Tuesday, January 6
- Tuesday, January 13
*All practices for both teams will run from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Based on attendance, some practices could end at 8:30 p.m.*
Tournaments
Border Wars
Location:
Utica University Nexus Center
300 Oriskany St. W
Utica, NY 13502
Dates:
December 19-21, 2025
Hotel Info:
Hampton Inn Utica
172-180 N Genesee St
Utica, NY 13052
Hotel Booking Code - QVX-FD8
Must book by November 14th
Long tail cup
Location:
Total Sports Novi East
41550 Grand River
Novi, MI 48375
Dates:
January 17-18, 2026
Hotel Info:
Option One - Hyatt Place Novi
46080 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48374
Option Two - Sonesta Select Novi
42700 W 11 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48375
Sonesta AND Hyatt Place Booking Link
Must book by December 15
Transportation and hotels at each tournament are not included in the registration fee.
Equipment
The following equipment is required:
- Helmet with cage
- Shoulder pads
- Arm guards
- Bicep pads
- Kidney pads
- Mouth guard
- Gloves
- Sneakers
- Stick (short pole, no wooden sticks. Goalies must use spoons)
Team fee
The team fee is will be no more than $950. A $200 deposit is due upon acceptance of your roster spot. Included in the fee is coaching, practice floor time, three tournaments, Jr. Bandits jersey, shorts, and shooter shirt, and 5 ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for a 2025-26 Bandits regular-season home game (pending availability). Not included in the registration fees, but necessary to be purchased for those players who make the team is a USBOXLA membership.
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Instagram and X: @BanditsYouthLax
Facebook @Bandits Youth Lacrosse
For additional information, please contact Dan Ristine via email at dan.ristine@Bandits.com