The Golden Bears Summer 2022

What to expect:
We will officially carry 20 runners (active) and 2 goalies. The cost for playing will be $250 this includes costs for officials, facility rental and 1 uniform (Jersey, Shorts and Shooter). We will also have a group of alternates that will play as the Sr B team. Sr B alternates will not pay additional fees when included in regular season games etc.

The Bears Box Lacrosse Club: All players can play up or down depending on availability and fitness.
SR A - 18+
SR B - 18+
MASTERS - Eligible to 35 + to 70
COLLEGE - Eligible to HS Sr to College

NABLL Rules: We will be able to name 30 protected players, 10-20 of our alternates will be available to be drafted to play for regional teams. Assume it will work like waivers. Players would be activated to a roster and then waived and eligible to be picked up by another team. Regardless of Sr A status, remain eligible for Golden Bears Sr B activities.

American Box Lacrosse Series Championship - USBOXLA Event
This is separate from registration dues for 2022.
Cost: $100 (Estimated)

SOUTHERN QUALIFIER
June 25-26, 2022
Virginia Beach, VA

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Aug 3rd-5th, 2022
San Jose, CA

Registration for all 3 teams will cover:
Practices
Games
Officials
One (1) Uniform
House League: This is dependent upon finding field space on Friday Nights

Sr A Golden Bears
20 Runners
2 Goalies
Schedule: 3-4 Sundays in the summer
Cost: $250 ($5500)

Sr B Golden Bears
15-20 Runners
1-2 Goalies
Schedule: 3 Midweek Games and 1/2 Sundays in the summer
Cost: $200 ($4,000)
Includes One (1) Game Uniform, Scrimmages, and officials. Estimated 4-6 Sr B games and house league if we can set it up. Possible travel to National Festival as Sr B team. All Sr B members will be eligible to play as an alternate for the Golden Bears or other regional teams that might be Sr A player. If we travel as a team to Nationals, additional tournament fee may be required.
Total Team Size 20-30 players

Masters Golden Bears
No Cuts
15-20 Runners
1-2 Goalie
Schedule: 2 Sundays in the summer
Cost: $150 estimated 2-4 games plus possible National Festival Tournament in Sept. If we travel as a team to Nationals additional tournament fee may be required.  ($2,250)
If additional games are played beyond 4 regular season games, Masters may have to contribute additional fees for officials and facilities.
Total Team Size: 15-30 players

Facilities: Du Burn, St James, Wheaton and maybe outdoor rink when available

Practices: Bi-Weekly Practice
Starts May 31st through Sept 20th
Monday/Tuesday

Expect Game Days to be Thursday or Sunday Nights

Season Starts June 12th
6-10 regular season games

Regional Playoffs: Location TBD
August 18th or 21st Semis
August 25 or 28th Finals 

NABLL National Finals - Senior A
Sept 23rd & 24th 2022 

Gear for Summer:

Uniforms: If you do not already have a uniform you may need to invest in these.
Golden Bears will have extra uniforms but numbers will not match.
Only applies to Sr A participants
Blue Uniform
White Uniform
Black Uniform
Sr B and Masters will use team issued uniform via registration and will not be required to buy additional uniform

Equipment: Nothing is required except for White Helmet on Sr A
Box Helmet (White is Required for Sr A)
Box Mask
Rib Pads
Bicep Pad
Shoulder Pads
Gloves
Elbow Guards not Pads
Athletic Supporter
Turf Shoes and or Cleats (We play on concrete, turf and sometimes sportcourt surface)

Team Orders: Optional not required
Helmet $60 - $80
Mask $55 (Black or White)
Custom Gloves $125-$135

Team Goals for the Season:
Full Time Game Photographer
Sponsorship $3,000-$5,000 raised
Regional Finals
ABS Southern Qualifier Finals
National Festival Participation
 

Summer Schedule May 22nd to September 23rd, 2022

Monday/Tuesday: Bi-Weekly Practices: All Teams
Location: Alexandria, VA

Wednesday: No Activities

Thursday: Sr B games
Location: Columbia, MD

Friday: House League (All welcome to join)
Location: Alexandria, VA

Saturday: No Activities

Sunday: Sr A Games, Masters and maybe Sr B
Location: Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Richmond
 

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