Boys Jr. Bandits Elite

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, Herbie John, 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

battle at the barn

Location:

The Plex North

1807 E California Rd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Dates:

January 3-4, 2026

Steel City Cup

Location: 

Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena

22 Rich Hill Rd

Cheswick, PA 15024

Dates: 

January 24-25, 2026

Tournament Website

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. 


Follow us on social media for updates:

Instagram and X: @BanditsYouthLax

Facebook @Bandits Youth Lacrosse

For additional information, please contact Dan Ristine via email at dan.ristine@Bandits.com

Registrations

Jr. Bandits Boys Elite25-26 Boys Elite

25-26 Boys Elite