The 2024 Bandits Jr. NLL Team will represent the Buffalo Bandits at the prestigious Jr. NLL Tournament, held at the Toronto Rock Athletic Center in Oakville, Ontario. The tournament runs from August 16-18, 2024. In addition to representing the Bandits, players will receive box lacrosse training from select local box lacrosse coaches, current or former Bandits players including Chase Fraser, Brandon Robinson, and others! This is an incredible opportunity to compete on an international stage against top players from the USA and Canada.
Age Groups
- U13 (2012 and 2013 Birth Year)
- U15 (2010 and 2011 Birth Year)
- U17 (2008 and 2009 Birth Year)
Tryouts
- Tryout 1 – Tuesday, June 4
- Tryout 2 – Tuesday, June 11
All participants are encouraged to make both tryout dates
Location
359 Ganson Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Tryout/Practice Times
- U13 – 5:30-7:00 PM
- U15 – 7:00-8:30 PM
- U17 – 8:30-10:00 PM
Tryout Cost
- $40
What’s Included With Tryout
- Two sessions – 90-minutes of floor time each session
- One complementary ticket to a 2024-25 Bandits Regular-Season Home Game
- To be emailed out closer to the start of the season
- Jr. Bandits branded reversible pinnie
Players Who Make The Team
- Jr. Bandits Uniform – Jersey and Shorts
- Jr. Bandits T-Shirt
- Jr. Bandits Gear Bag
- Jr. Bandits Hat
- 5 complementary tickets to a 2024-25 Bandits Regular-Season Home Game
- Entry to the 2024 Jr. NLL Tournament,
- Held in Oakville, Ontario from August 16-18
- Coaching by current or former Bandits players as well as local box lacrosse coaches
- Access to exclusive Jr. Bandits Team Store
- Six 90-minute practice sessions from June to August
- I-90 Cup vs. Jr. Knighthawks,
- Date: Sunday, August 11
- Times: U13 – 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. | U15 – 10:50 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. | U17 – 11:40 a.m. and 2:10 p.m.
- Location: Onondaga Nations Arena, 26 US-11, Nedrow, NY 13120
- Discounts to select 24-25 Bandits Youth Lacrosse Programming
- Professional photography at tournaments
- Coverage on social media
- On-field recognition at a 24-25 Bandits home game
Team Cost
- Each player who makes the team will be required to pay a team fee of between $600 and $650, depending on how many players are on the roster. This covers the cost of the Jr. NLL Tournaments, The I-90 Cup, coaches, floor time, and other package elements listed above.
Practice Times/Dates
For those that make the team
All practices will take place on Tuesday nights.
- June 18
- June 25
- July 16
- July 23
- July 30
- August 6
Registration is currently closed. If you have any other questions please reach out to Dan Ristine via email at [email protected]