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Waitlist for the Jr. Bandits Box Lacrosse League

2026–27 Season

The 2026–27 Jr. Bandits Box Lacrosse League is currently full. Players may join the waitlist at no cost.

If a registered player withdraws from the league, the available spot will be offered to the next player on the waitlist in the order they joined the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will be contacted and given instructions to complete your registration.

Please note:

• Joining the waitlist does not guarantee a spot in the league.
• There is no cost to join the waitlist.
• Players on the waitlist are not registered participants and will not receive league benefits, communications, equipment, or floor time unless they are contacted and officially offered a spot in the league.
• If you are offered a spot, standard registration fees and payment options will apply.

The following information outlines the 2026–27 Jr. Bandits Box Lacrosse League for players who are offered a spot from the waitlist.

The 2026-27 Jr. Bandits Box Lacrosse League returns on Monday, November 2! Designed for boys and girls in grades 5-8, the Jr. Bandits BLL introduces players to the fast-paced game of box lacrosse through a combination of practices and competitive games in a fun, instructional environment.

Players will develop their skills under the guidance of experienced local box lacrosse coaches while competing for the Jr. Bandits BLL Championship. While Bandits players may be involved throughout the season, teams are not guaranteed to have a Bandits player serving as a coach. The complete coaching staff will be announced closer to the start of the league.

League at a Glance

Location
Epic Center
2793 Wehrle Dr.
Williamsville, NY 14221

Season Dates
Most Mondays from November 2 through February 22

Divisions

• 5th/6th Grade
• 7th/8th Grade

League Format

• 2 Evaluation Sessions
• 3 Team Practices
• 6 Regular Season Games
• Up to 2 Playoff Games

Registration Fees

Runners: $350

Goalies: $50

Payment Options

Choose one of two payment options:

Pay in Full
Pay the full registration fee at checkout.

Payment Plan
Reserve your spot by paying $116.67 at registration. Two additional payments of $116.67 will automatically be processed on:

• October 5
• November 2

League Schedule

November

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

December

7, 14, 21

January

4, 11, 18, 25

February

1, 8, 22

Dates are subject to change. Each team will have two bye weeks during the regular season. February 8 and February 22 are playoff dates.

Weekly Format

Weeks 1-2 | Player Evaluations

Players will participate in two evaluation sessions before being placed onto balanced teams.

5th/6th Grade

• 5:00-6:10 p.m.
• 6:10-7:20 p.m.

7th/8th Grade

• 7:20-8:25 p.m.
• 8:25-9:30 p.m.

Following the second evaluation session, players will be drafted onto teams. This draft will take place later in the week, with parents being notified of their child's team no later than Thursday night.

Weeks 3-12 | Regular Season

Each team will receive:

• Three full team practices
• Six regular-season games
• Two bye weeks

Most game nights will consist of a 90-minute floor session, including:

• 35-minute team practice
• Game play

Practice-only nights will consist of a 60-minute team practice.

Sessions that must have four games will not include a team practice prior to the start of their game.

Typical game times:

5th/6th Grade

• 5:00-6:30 p.m.
• 6:30-8:00 p.m.

7th/8th Grade

• 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Weeks 13-14 | Playoffs

Every team qualifies for the playoffs.

Week 13

• League Semifinals

Week 14

• Championship Games

There will be no practice prior to playoff games.

Game Format

Games are played on the regulation-size Sport Court at Epic Center.

Each game includes:

• Three 15-minute running-time periods
• Stop time during the final two minutes of the third period if the score is within three goals
• Three-player shootout if tied after regulation
• Certified officials
• Rules based on Jr. NLL standards

Playoff games follow the same format, however if tied at the end of regulation, teams will play a five-minute sudden-death overtime period prior to proceeding to a shootout.

Equipment Required

Players must provide their own equipment, including:

• Lacrosse stick (no wooden sticks or long poles)
• Helmet
• Gloves
• Shoulder pads
• Rib pads
• Bicep pads
• Protective cup
• Mouthguard
• Sneakers (no cleats)

What You'll Receive

Every registered player receives:

• Two evaluation sessions
• Three full team practices
• Six regular-season games
• Up to two playoff games
• Certified referees
• Jr. Bandits game pinnie
• Jr. Bandits T-shirt
• Four ticket vouchers redeemable for select 2026-27 Buffalo Bandits regular-season home games (subject to availability)
• Two coaches per team
• Player of the Game awards
• Online schedule, standings, and player statistics
• Championship medals and MVP awards
• Access to the exclusive Jr. Bandits Team Store

Team Formation

Teams are created following the evaluation sessions.

To ensure competitive balance throughout the league, we are unable to accommodate requests for players to be placed on the same team.

Stay Connected

Follow Jr. Bandits Youth Lacrosse on social media for league news and updates.

Instagram: @BanditsYouthLax

X: @BanditsYouthLax

Facebook: @BanditsYouthLax

Questions?

For additional information, please contact:

Dan Ristine
Dan.Ristine@Bandits.com