1. What does the entry fee cover?

EVLax is a non-profit organization. The entry fee covers cost to rent the indoor facility for nine weeks, team jerseys, and payment of the referees and scorekeeper. The entry fee also covers indirect costs including but not limited to EVLax website, statistics website, and other administrative costs.

2. What type of equipment will I need?

Full field lacrosse gear (stick, lacrosse helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, and gloves; a cup is strongly recommended) is required to participate in EVLax.

3. What is the playing surface and what type of footwear is required?

The playing surface is a sport court surface. Basketball shoes are recommended but any standard gym/tennis shoe will work. Cleats are not permitted.

4. What happens if I need to miss a day due to vacation or other appointment?

There is no penalty for missing a few games during the season.

5. Do I have to be a member of US Lacrosse prior to participating in the EVLax summer league?

Yes, you must be a member of US Lacrosse in good standing prior to participating in the EVLax Summer League. For more information on US Lacrosse membership please visit the US Lacrosse website at www.lacrosse.org.

6. How long is the season? How many games are there?

Each team is guaranteed 8 regular season games plus one tournament game.

7. What is the registration deadline?

The deadline is technically July 1st. However we highly recommend that you register ASAP as space is limited and expected to fill up early. Once space is filled you will be put on a waiting list. There is a $20 late fee after June 21.

8. Are defensemen going to be playing with long-sticks in indoor lacrosse?

No, short sticks only. Field lacrosse defenseman can improve greatly by playing defense with a short stick and the stick skills acquired from playing an active role in the offense will translate back to your long-stick.

9. Is the EVLax summer league playing by standard box lacrosse rules?

No, the rules for the EVLax Summer Indoor League are a hybrid of field and box rules. Notable differences are: There is no cross-checking allowed, no hitting into or around the boards is permitted, no moving screens are permitted, and there is no face-off after goals (the scored upon team puts the ball back into play after the goal is acknowledged by the referee.

10. Can I organize a team and sign up to play together?

No, EVLax is organized to give players the opportunity to meet and play with players from around the valley as well as make the teams as competitive as possible. For carpool reasons EVLax permitting groups of four to sign up together and in turn play on the same team. Just list the names of the players you wish to play with on your registration.