Info & Register

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. 

Gil Lay Memorial Sports Arena

11093 Erie Rd

Irving, NY 14081

• 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.

• 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.*

Location: 

Utica University Nexus Center

300 Oriskany St. W

Utica, NY 13502

Dates:

December 19-21, 2025

Location:

The Plex North

1807 E California Rd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Dates:

January 3-4, 2026

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.

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)

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