2020-21 Boys Box Competitive/Travel

November 2 through Jan. 31, 2021

Advanced players with box or significant field experience can compete against the best in the West as part of our Avalanche Box Travel Teams

SELECTION:

• Candidates for Competitive Box will be notified the week of Nov. 2, 2020 and will be sent a registration link at that time.

For safety, and to create the best instructional and competitive programming in the region, BOYS’ AVALANCHE BOX TEAMS WILL BE FILLED BY INVITATION ONLY.

• Advanced players with box or significant field lacrosse experience who are interested in being considered should complete the form HERE.  
• Teams are limited to 20-22 players
• Travel rosters will be 14-18 players (including goalies, each team ideally carries two).

Avalanche will field a team in each of the following groups

PRACTICE

Players will meet for ten practice sessions at the Reno Sportsdome, main floor.  

Schedule Here

No sessions 11/23-11/27 (Thanksgiving Week) or 12/20 - 1/1/21 (Christmas Break)

TOURNAMENTS

The current plan is for teams to compete in two tournaments. Additional tournament fees will apply.

• Vegas Box Invitational   Las Vegas, NV - Dec 18-20, 2020.
• Wasatch Winter Invitational   Salt Lake City, UT - Jan 30 - 31, 2021.

COST

• $275 Bantam, Midget, HS--10 practice sessions on main floor, 
• $225 Peewee--10 practice sessions on main floor [corrected]
• Additional per tournament fee of $250 for all players traveling
• $20 USBOXLA annual membership. (This is a 55% discount thanks to our partnership with USBOXLA.

HOW TO REGISTER

HSLL is a partner program of USBOXLA, which affords members the discounted membership rate of $20, a 55% savings off the full $45 price. USBOXLA provides insurance, coach and referee training.

Step 1: To participate in the HSLL Winter Box League, first register with USBOXLA.

www.membership.usboxla.com

• >>>Choose Annual Player Membership (or renew existing account)
• >>>Choose High Sierra (NV) as sanctioned league/organization
• >>>Use the code W5WXPBBC to get the discounted rate

Step 2: CLICK HERE to register for HSLL Boys Box League. You will need your 8 digit USBOXLA code created by completing Step 1. See below for age divisions.

EQUIPMENT

Box lacrosse calls for specific gear beyond what’s required for field lacrosse.

• CLICK HERE for a rundown of the gear you need to play Box Lacrosse. Players cannot participate without proper gear.
• You can order box-specific gear in our HSLL Box Store, or find at online retailers.
• Basketball style shoes--cleats are not allowed at Reno Sports Dome.  
• Goalies, bring helmet, cup, mouth guard and lacrosse stick. The League will provide essential box goalie equipment.

SAFETY

• All participants must read, accept and abide by the Reno Sportsdome updated waiver and rules. Sign that Waiver here.
• All players must read and agree to HSLL Safety Protocols before participation. 
• HSLL requires that all spectators and coaches wear face coverings for the duration of each session. 
• Players must wear masks and practice physical distancing when not actively engaged in play, and should be prepared to wear masks during play, at the discretion of the coach and/or league. 
• Players, coaches, and spectators will be required to complete the Health Screening Form via computer or mobile device before each session. Use the link HERE or the QRC code below to access. 

COACHES

Eric Martin, Program Director

Eric Peacock, Program Administrator

Justin Cutler

Zachary Werner

Patrick Liddy

Justin Wadsworth

CONTACTS

Jackie Cavilia, League Administrator at jackie.cavilia@highsierralax.org.

Eric Martin, Box Lacrosse Director, at .

The 2020 Box Refund Policy is here