Info & Register

Starting this November, players from grades 5-8 will have the chance to learn the game of box lacrosse while being coached by current or former Bandits players. 

Players must provide their own equipment, including stick (no wooden sticks or long poles), gloves, helmet, shoulder pads, mouthpiece, and footwear (sneakers only, no cleats).

Coaches will educate participants on the rules and basic skills of indoor lacrosse through practice time and game play. After an evaluation session, participants will be placed on teams and compete for the league championship in February. 

Cost:

The league fee for runners is $300

The league fee for goalies is $50

Dates: 

November - 4, 11, 18, 25

December - 2, 9, 16

January - 6, 13, 20, 27

February - 3, 10, 24

Age Groups

5/6th Grade Division

7/8th Grade Division

Times:

Weeks 1-2: Each division will be split into two groups and run during one of the following times. 5/6th Grade will run from 5:15-6:15 p.m. and 6:15-7:15 p.m. while 7/8th Grade will run from 7:15-8:15 p.m. and 8:15-9:15 p.m.

Weeks 3-12: Each week will be a 90-minute time slot. The first 30-minutes will be team practices followed by a 60-minute time slot for game play. 

Typical game times will be:

5-6:30 or 6:30-8 p.m. for 5/6th Grade

6:30-8 or 8-9:30 p.m. for 7/8th Grade

Each team will have two bye weeks across the schedule

Weeks 13-14: Week 13 is playoffs. Every team will participate. Week 14 will be the league championships. Only teams winning in week 13 will be playing in week 14.

Location

Epic Center

2793 Wehrle Dr.

Williamsville, NY14221

Game Play

• All games will be played on the regulation size Sport Court rink at Epic Center.
• All games will be three 15-minute running clock periods.
• The final two minutes of the third period will be stopped clock if the score is within three goals.
• If a game is tied at the end of regulation, it will be decided by a three-player shootout.
• Each game will be officiated by certified referees, and will be played under Jr. NLL rules.
• Playoffs will follow the same game format, however if a game remains tied, a five-minute sudden death overtime period will be played.

All Participants Will Receive

• One evaluation session - used to evaluate players and draft them to teams
  • We will not be able to accommodate requests for players to play together. Often times this leads to teams being stacked, which takes the fun and competitive spirit out of the league.
• 2 full team practices
• 6 regular-season games, five game sessions have 90-minute floor times to include 30-minutes of practice time before each game. One game session is a 60-minute floor time with just warmups and game play.
• Playoffs - Two potential weeks of playoffs to include 60-minute floor times with warmups and gameplay.
• Certified referees
• Jr. Bandits game pinnie
• Jr. Bandits t-shirt
• Four ticket vouchers to be used for any available 24-25 Bandits regular-season home game. 
• At least one current Bandits player as team coach. Each team will have two coaches.
• Player of the game prizes.
• Jr. Bandits website with schedule, stats, and standings.
• Championship medals and end of season MVP awards.
• Jr. Bandits Team Store - ability to purchase Jr. Bandits branded gear.

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