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Welcome to the Indoor Leagues at North Andover, MA! Fall and Winter 2010/2011

Revised rules, longer game times, smaller nets for FALL and Winter Leagues. Fall League starts Sunday October 10 for all leagues!
 Starting Sunday's on October 10 thru December 5th, North Shore Lacrosse will offer a hybrid style of lacrosse at Homegrown's indoor facility in North Andover.  Featuring Leagues for Boys and Girls Middle School, Boy's High School levels,and the NEW u-11/u-13 Combined Practice/Play Development League!   The new hybrid of field/box style lacrosse rules and changes will add a level of excitement unseen at these age levels!
Each team plays at least 8 games then playoffs! *U-11/13 schedule based on numbers and teams entered but we anticipate at least 8 "dates" to play
NO PRACTICES-JUST GAMES (except for the u-11/u-13 league)
Season ends Dec. 5th
Caliber of players-high school level will range from JV to Varsity level-with a few "club" teams in the league
Middle School Level is Open, with very few club teams
Girl's Middle and Boy's Middle School Players will also play on Sunday's, with similar rules and formats with two 25-minute running halfs.
***U-11/U-13 and Middle School teams will be held to 14 players including two goalies for more player attention
***U-11/U-13 format will have practice sessions followed by games.  This will result in up to 1.5 hours in total practice/play length.  This depends on weekly attendance, adjusting the day's activities to skill level and positions.
Includes League Game Jersey and Coaches

 


How to sign up...

Sign up as an Individual online...

Under "Preference" at the online registration page, choose your hometown team, city, club team name, or even "I want to play with Paul Rabil, John Christmas, BB from Homegrown, J. Vazquez from Haverhill", etc.

We will keep you together, up to 18 players max per HIGH SCHOOL team*** (including two goalies), first come first serve-and players will play both attack, "middie" (middie is relevant term in Box Style Lax-it's more like transition only/attack or "wing" in ice hockey), and defense via rotations

Email craig@northshorelacrosse.com if you have additional questions!!

A combination/hybrid of field lacrosse with some box elements...

High School Players will enjoy the following exciting changes from their normal lacrosse experience!
  • 1.5 HR GAMES with 4 20-minute quarters (High School Only) full of BOX STYLE LACROSSE
  • NLL STYLE SMALL GOALS (5x5 not 4x4)
  • 2 POINT ARC
  • 5 v 5 ONLY with offsides and one longstick D on the field per team
  • Each game will be worth 5 points in the standings...each quarter played will be worth one point, with the final score (goals) determining the 5th point.
  • Each League plays on Sunday's-from 8 AM (one game per day through as late as 6-7 PM)

NEW RULES TO INCORPORATE SAFE "HYBRID" FIELD/BOX STYLE LACROSSE FOR ALL AGES!

Girl's Middle and Boy's Middle School Players will also play on Sunday's, with similar rules and formats with two 25-minute running halfs.

All Games Indoors at Homegrown's Facility in North Andover, MA

***No slashing allowed, 5 x 5 Nets (instead of 6 x 6), Goalies don't need new equipment, Players don't need new equipment

This is simply a format that uses some Box Lacrosse elements, but maintains the safety and integrity of regular field lacrosse!

5 v 5 Format with Certified Referees, Guest College Coaches, and Athletic Trainers