2018-2019 Empire Lacrosse Winter League

 

The 2018-2019 Empire Lacrosse Winter League is scheduled to start Tuesday, November 27th at The Sportzone Indoor Facility: 6601 Coffman Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Our facility is centrally located with easy access to Interstate 465.

 

This fantastic 10 week league is a great opportunity to get your Student Athletes prepared for the spring season in a fun, competitive and safe environment.

 

The High School Junior Varsity Boys Division and the High School Varsity Boys Division are open to Team Registration Only. We will cap the league at 6 teams per division. All interested Coaches or Team Organizers should email info@empirelax.com as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Spaces are available on a first come – first served basis.

 

Every team is guaranteed 10 Games. Games will consist of two 22 minutes halves with a 5 minute halftime. The field size is modified to accommodate the 7v7 format. The minimum roster size is 12 Student Athletes and the maximum roster size is 18 Student Athletes.

 

ALL Student Athletes MUST have an up-to-date US Lacrosse Membership. They will also NEED to fill out the Empire Lacrosse Waiver and Registration Form at the link below in order to participate:

 

Click here for the High School Boys Waiver and Registration Form

 

The cost to participate is $175/Athlete; a $15 Late Fee will be assessed to anyone who registers after Sunday, November 18th at 11:59pm.

 

Your Registration Fee includes 10 ILOA Certified Officiated Games, a Reversible Jersey to keep, the Players Season Door Pass and League Administration Costs.

 

The complete Game Schedule will be posted above no later than Monday, November 19th EOB.

 

Additional Winter League Information
 

• Dates: Tuesdays - Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12
• Start Times: 7pm (JV) or 8pm (Varsity)
• Location: The Sportzone: 6601 Coffman Road Indianapolis, IN 46268
• Divisions:
  • HS Junior Varsity Boys Team Division
  • HS Varsity Boys Team Division
  • ​Elite Mens Division (coming in January 2019)

 

Winter League Playing Format/Rules Sheet
 

• All Players MUST fill out the Registration/Waiver form online.
• All Players MUST wear full equipment, including a MOUTHGUARD.
• Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of 10 Games.
• Each team should have a minimum of 12 players on their roster.
• The playing field will be modified for 7v7 play.
• Each team will have 1 G, 2 D, 2 M, and 2 A on the field at one time.
• Only 2 long poles are allowed on the field at one time.
• The games will consist of two 22 minute halves (running time) with no more than a 5 minute half.
• In the event of a tie, a Braveheart will be used to determine the winner.
• Each team will have one 30 second timeout per game; timeouts may not be called in the last 2 minutes of play.
• A face-off will only occur at the beginning of each game and the start of the second half.
• Following each goal, the goalie will restart play by out-letting the ball.
• Penalties will not be served for time but will result in a fast break for the non-fouling team.
• Student Athletes may be removed from the field of play and asked to sit out for not following the rules.
• If a Student Athlete is removed from a single game more than 2x's he will be suspended from the next game.
• Student Athletes that are suspended from games or ejected are not eligible for a refund
• Fighting will result in an automatic ejection and Student Athletes will not be permitted to play in the next game..
• Body contact is limited to man-ball situations only. There are NO takeout checks allowed.
• ​Substitutions must occur on the fly.
• All other rules of the game will follow NFHS rules.

 

Click here for our Refund Policy

**Please note; there will be NO REFUNDS for teams that pull out after committing to a spot**