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THE STRING MAN’S
BOX LACROSSE
TOURNAMENT
JANUARY 2ND & 3RD
2015
JUNIORS
BANTAMS
GRADES 7TH & 8TH
Friday & Saturday, JANUARY 2nd & 3rd
GRADES 4TH, 5TH, 6TH
Friday & Saturday, JANUARY 2nd & 3rd
Each team is randomly placed in a 4 team
bracket. Teams are guaranteed 3 games in
their bracket! The 1st and 2nd place teams
from each of the 3 brackets will play in a
double elimination championship round.
Each team is randomly placed in a 4 team
bracket. Teams are guaranteed 3 games in
their bracket! The 1st and 2nd place teams
from each of the 3 brackets will play in a
double elimination championship round.
SITE: The Brewster Sports Center, 19 Sutton Place, Brewster, NY
Team Registration and Fee of $750 is Due By December 28th
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Maximum of 12 Teams Per Junior Division; 15 Players per Team
Maximum of 12 Teams Per Bantam Division; 15 Players per Team
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A STRING MAN TOURNAMENT SHIRT!
GOALIE EQUIPMENT
 Helmet with throat guard
 Mouthguard
 Chest Protector
 Goalie stick
 Gloves
 Protective Cup
PLAYER EQUIPMENT
 Short Sticks Only
 Helmet
 Mouthguard
 Gloves
 Shoulder Pads(must cover the entire shoulder)
 Arm Pads (attackmen type pads)
 Protective Cup
 Rib Pads (Highly Recommended)
*Call 914-438-9908 or email stringmanlax@gmail.com The String Man, Johnny Carrozza with any
questions.
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Please make checks payable to The String Man, Inc. Please remit form, roster and payment to:
The String Man Inc., P.O. Box 341 Katonah, NY, 10536
TEAM NAME:_______________________________
Check Your Division:
_____Juniors Division ______Bantam Division
Coach/Contacts:________________________________Cell#_________________
Emails:___________________________________
THE STRING MAN’S
BOX LACROSSE
TOURNAMENT
JANUARY 2ND & 3RD
2015
TEAM ROSTER
TEAM NAME:_________________________ Check Your Division
 Juniors Division
 Bantam Division
Coach/Contacts:________________________________Cell#_________________
Emails:___________________________________
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THE STRING MAN’S BOX LACROSSE TOURNAMENT 2015
RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR MINOR PARTICIPANTS (READ BEFORE SIGNING)
Insurance and Medical: All participants must be covered with their parent’s medical insurance. This player’s parental release
form must be signed and submitted for the player and his/her parents/guardian by each teams coach prior to participating in
The String Man’s Box Lacrosse Tournament.
IN CONSIDERATION OF ___________________________________, my child/ward, being allowed to participate in any
way in The String Man’s Box Lacrosse Tournament on January 2nd and 3rd 2015, being held at The Brewster Sports Center, the
undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
The risk of injury to my child from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent
disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious
injury does exist; and,
1) FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and
unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for
my child's participation; and, 2) I willingly agree to comply with the program's stated and customary terms and conditions for
participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in my child's readiness for participation and/or in the program itself,
I will remove my child from the participation and bring such attention of the nearest official immediately; and, 3) I myself, my
spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND
HOLD HARMLESS The String Man Inc. its directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, other participants,
sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event
("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or
property incident to my child's involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE
NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 4) I, for myself, my spouse,
my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND
HOLD HARMLESS all the above Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these
programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY
UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING
IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
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(PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE)
(PRINT NAME)
Date Signed:___________________________________
UNDERSTANDING OR RISK
I understand the seriousness of the risks involved in participating in this program, my personal responsibilities for adhering to
rules and regulation, and accept them as a participant.
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(PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE)
(PRINT NAME)
THE STRING MAN’S
BOX LACROSSE TOURNAMENT
RULES 2015
TOURNAMENTS DATES AND START TIMES
Both the Bantam and Junior Divisions will be played over Friday January 2nd and January 3rd
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Tournament schedules will be emailed to coaches on December 31st and will be posted on
The String Man Facebook page as well as www.brewstersportscenter.com
Team Registration – Must register 45 minutes prior to first game
 TEAM ROSTERS and PARENTAL RELEASE FORMS MUST BE HANDED IN
 NO PLAYER WILL BE PERMITTED TO PLAY WITHOUT A RELEASE FORM
Bantam divisional games and double elimination Championship games will be played on
January 2nd and 3rd from 8:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.
Junior divisional games and double elimination Championship games will be played on
January 2nd and 3rd from 2:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m.
Tournament Champions receive a team trophy and individual trophies
The rules used for The String Man Box Tournament Games will be the most current rules set forth by the
US Lacrosse with the minor variations listed in this document.
Divisional and Championship Bracket Play
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Each team is randomly place in a bracket with 3 other teams.
Each team plays every team in their bracket.
Top 2 winning teams in each bracket will play in a double elimination Championship round
Selection of top 2 is determined by:
1. Record
2. Face to face competition
3. Goals scores
4. Goals Allowed
5. Braveheart
Number of Players—Each team will have a total of 6 players (five field players and one goalie) on the
field. There must be a legally-equipped goalie on the field at all times.
Head Coach—Each team must have a designated head coach. The head coach must be an adult. Failure
to have a Head Coach prior to game time will result in a delay of game penalty. If one is not available by
10 minutes after the scheduled start time, the game will be declared a forfeit.
Length of Game—All levels will play two 20-minute running time halves. There shall be 5-minute
halftime between the first and second halves. Ties will played in a 5 minute overtime sudden death
format; followed by a Braveheart if needed. Note: The game clock shall begin at the scheduled starting
time whether or not teams are ready to play.
Pre-game procedures—Time permitting each team will get 10 minutes to warm up. If the preceding
game goes into overtime the following game’s team may not be able to warm-up
Time-outs— Each team is permitted one 1-minute time-outs per game. Officials may call additional
timeouts for injuries.
Substitution—All substitutions will be done on the fly or during a dead ball situation. Players will enter
through the net areas, with one player exiting the field before the next player enters the field.
Face-offs—There will be one face-off at the beginning of each half only. Following each goal, the goalie
who was scored upon will put the ball back into play. Each team must have 3 players behind its defensive
restraining line, 2 players behind its offensive restraining line, and one at midfield for the face-off. All
players are released from behind the restraining lines on the whistle to start play.
Penalties Time—All penalties will result in a 3 vs. 2 fast break situation.
Overtime— Ties will be played in a 5 minute overtime sudden death format; followed by a Braveheart if
needed.