The 2017-2018 Empire Lacrosse Boy's/Men's Winter League is scheduled to start Tuesday, November 28th 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.
High School Junior Varsity and Varsity Boy's Division
The High School Junior Varsity Boy’s Division and the High School Varsity Boy’s Division are open to Team Registration Only. We will cap the league at 6 teams per division. All interested Coaches and/or Team Organizers should email info@empirelax.com as soon as possible to reserve your team's 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. JV Games will be played at 6pm or 7pm and Varsity Games will be played at 7pm or 8pm on Tuesdays (dates below).
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:
The Early Bird cost to participate is $170/player. Early Bird Registration ends Sunday, October 15th at 11:59pm. The Standard Participation Fee is $180/player. A $10 Late Fee will be assessed to anyone who registers after Sunday, November 19th at 11:59pm. The fee includes 10 officiated games, a jersey, players season door pass and league administration costs.
The complete High School Junior Varsity and Varsity Boy's Division game schedule will be emailed to the all the Coaches/Team Organizers and posted above by Monday, November 20th EOB.
Elite Men's Division
The Men's Elite Division is available for Individual Registration Only. Athletes must be out of High School, over 18 years old and have a minimum of one year playing experience. All interested Athletes should email info@empirelax.com as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited to 2 Goalies, 6 Defensemen, 8 Middies and 6 Attackman. Reservations are available on a first come – first served basis.
Every player 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. Game times are 9pm on Tuesdays (dates below).
ALL Athletes MUST have an up-to-date US Lacrosse Membership. They WILL also need to fill out the Empire Lacrosse Waiver and Registration Form. That link will be emailed to you directly once you confirmed your spot with info@empirelax.com.
The cost structure to participate in the Elite Men's Game is as follows:
- Anyone coaching a HS Team in The Empire Winter League plays for FREE
- Anyone who coaches any level of lacrosse in Indiana plays for a $100
- All other Athletes play for $150
Additional Winter League Information
- Location: The Sportzone: 6601 Coffman Road Indianapolis, IN 46268
- Dates: Tuesdays - Nov. 28; Dec. 5, 12, 19; Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13
- Divisions/Start Times:
- HS Junior Varsity Boy's Team Division | 6pm or 7PM
- HS Varsity Boy's Team Division | 7pm or 8pm
- Elite Men's Game | 9pm
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 4 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 from the tournament are not eligible for a refund
- Fighting will result in an automatic ejection and players will not be permitted to play the remainder of the day.
- Body contact is limited to man-ball situations only. There are NO takeout checks allowed.
- All substitutions must occur on the fly.
- All other rules of the game will follow NFHS rules.