Overview: We are excited to announce the commencement of the 2024/2025 Loons Box season! Minnesota Loons continues to be a club that competes at a high caliber and attends national-level events that are not only well organized but also of high value. After an excellent 2023/2024 season, we look forward to fielding additional teams, continuing to play in the local league, and travel to a new competitive event in the Sunshine state!
Age Groups:
High School Elite/ HS A (2025 & 2026)
Midget/ HS B (2027 & 2028)
Bantam (2029, 2030, 2031)
Loons Box Tryouts will take place on October 21st and are open to players outside of our organization. Cost for Non-Loons members is $15.
6:30pm -8:00 pm Lexington Park, Roseville MN 2131 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113
*Loons Box tryouts on October 21st serves an evaluation for players outside of the Loons program for remaining spots. Loons members have already been evaluated and have a standing opportunity to play
*October 21st also serves as a practice/training session for our current Loons Box players
*Loons players shall NOT complete the Tryout sign up link
Practices leading up to the league will take place outdoors at Lexington Park in Roseville, MN from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays October 21, October 28, and November 4. Players shall wear athletic shoes as the playing surface is cement (basketball shoes or running shoes). Practices between the end of league play and travel tournament will take place at the Loons Training Center, TBD.
Park Address: 2131 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville, MN, 55113
Local League Games: The Great Northern Winter Box Lacrosse League provides a fun, safe, supportive environment where players can learn, compete, and grow. They use a modified version of the National Lacrosse League's rule set for all games, which run on the hour. Each game is staffed by certified officials, EMTs, site managers, and scorekeepers. They also provide mobile-responsive schedules, online statistics, and standings.
Games will be played on Sundays between November 17th and December 15th @ TOCA Soccer Center Burnsville.
3601 W 145th St, Burnsville, MN 55306.
Weekly Schedule to be announced and updated on Sports Engine Tourney Machine.
Travel Tournament: Teams will travel to the USBOXLA Southeast Regional Championship in Fort Lauderdale on January 31st-Feb 2nd! Teams will compete in 5 games over the course of the weekend, and have the opportunity to qualify for USBOXLA Nationals.
USBOXLA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tournament Dates: January 31 - February 2
Tournament Venue: Weston City Community Center 20200 Saddle Club Rd, Weston, FL 33327
Team Hotel: TBD
Travel: Families will be responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging accommodations. We will provide a hotel room block at our staff hotel that families can use to reserve their rooms.
LOONS BOX HELP
How to get involved, new to box, or just have some questions? email dpeterson@mnloons.org
Non Loons Team members may fill our our Recruit Me Form
Boys and Girls are welcome to apply
Parent To Do List
- Make sure your player has a current USBOXLA membership
- Make sure your player has proper bicep & rib pads
- Goalie gear provided
WHY PLAY BOX LACROSSE?
“I knew that if I wanted to be one of the best players in the world, I would have to dedicate myself to both the indoor and the outdoor game. Playing indoor lacrosse has been a great thing for my career.”
-Casey Powell, MLL/NLL All-Star
If I had my choice, I would have every player under the age of twelve play box lacrosse exclusively or at least a majority of the time. The number of touches on the ball and the ability to develop better stick skills in a game of box lacrosse, far surpasses what happens to young people on a 110 x 60 yard field. Learning how to pass and catch in traffic, understanding how to shoot, and developing a sense of physicality are all positive traits developed by the box game.”
– Bill Tierney, US Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Denver University Head Coach, Princeton 6xNational Champion, Team USA 1998