The Buffalo Bandits announced the formation of the 2017-18 Jr. Bandits Box Lacrosse League. Starting in early November, youth players will have a chance to participate in a 21-week program coached by current Bandits players, including Dhane Smith.
Coaches will educate participants in the rules and basics skills of indoor lacrosse through practices and games. Participants will be placed on teams and compete for the league championship in April. Sessions will be held at the Epic Center in Williamsville.
Dates:
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27
Dec. 4, 11, 18
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29
Feb. 5, 12, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 9, 16, 23
Times:
6-7 p.m. (PeeWee)
7-8 p.m. (Bantam)
8-9 p.m. (Midget)
Ages:
Peewee: Born in 2008 through 2010
Bantam: Born in 2005 through 2007
Midget: Born in 2002 through 2004
Location:
Epic Center, 2793 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville
All participants will receive:
· 2018 team photo and Bandits yearbook
· Select autographed Bandits player photo
· Jr. Bandits Box League pinnie
· Four 2018 Bandits Ticket Vouchers
· 2018 Jr. Bandits tryout fee waived
· 2018 Bandits Game Day Clinic and Summer Camp discounts
· Chances to be a ball boy for a Bandits home game and other prizes
· League website with photos, stats and standings
· End-of-year pizza party
Space is limited to the first 48 runners and four goaltenders per division. 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).
The cost per participant is $275. To register, please visit Bandits.com. For additional information, contact Scott Loffler at 855-4184 or sc***********@sa****.com.
