NLL Schedule Released!

They released the schedule just a bit earlier this year but when you consider the NLL schedule kicks off a week sooner than in years past, with games starting December 28th, the final weekend of the NFL regular season. The earlier start is due to a longer season. Gone is the 16-game schedule and in its place will be 18 games, 9 home and 9 away. What that means is 9 games in which we'll see the premier dance team in the NLL, the Buffalo Bandettes, performing at the First Niagara Center.
Of course before that, they still have to pick a team and that's coming up quick!

This year try-outs will be held on September 14th & 15th from 12:00pm-4:00pm; 
Both Days
Location: Catalyst Fitness 1402 French Road, Depew, NY 14043
Cost: $25
Ages: 18 and up
Requirements: Must be 18 years of age by Sept. 15, 2013. Must have graduated high school or have an equivalent degree to that of a high school diploma
What to expect:
First Day- Learning a routine. You may wear what you are most comfortable in while learning and practicing. Please bring a photograph of yourself along with the participation release. Registration will be from 12:00pm-12:30pm this day.
Second Day- Performance and interview in front of a panel of judges. What to wear- half top (dance wear or sports bra), tights, shorts, and sneakers (dance shoes). Full hair and make-up on this day. Make-up should be "stage make-up" and hair should be worn down with a natural look. Body piercings should be taken out and tattoos should be covered. One rhinestone stud in the ears are encouraged.

Without further ado...

• Saturday, Dec. 28 vs Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 10 vs Toronto at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Jan. 12 at Philadelphia at 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 18 at Colorado at 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 25 vs Rochester at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 1 vs Toronto at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 8 at Rochester at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15 vs Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 8 vs Minnesota at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15 vs Colorado at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 21 at Edmonton at 9:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 23 at Minnesota at 3 p.m.
• Saturday, March 29 at Vancouver at 10 p.m.
• Saturday, April 5 vs Calgary at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 12 at Minnesota at 8 p.m.
• Friday, April 18 at Toronto at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 19 at Rochester at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 26 vs Rochester at 7:30 p.m.

1 Friday night home game with the rest of the home games being the typical Saturday, 7:30pm start and there are 3 weekends in which the Bandits play 2 games

See the full NLL schedule at http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/09/03/national-lacrosse-league-schedule-released/

Ticket info for the Bandits will be released at a later date

NLL regular season schedule expands to 18 games in 2014

The National Lacrosse League has announced that as part of a comprehensive strategic plan, the league’s Board of Governors have voted to increase the length of the regular season from 16 to 18 games for the 2014 NLL season. The comprehensive strategic plan includes findings from a recent survey conducted of NLL fans throughout North America. Among the survey’s findings was a desire by the fans for additional regular season games.
more at http://www.nll.com/news_article/show/238810
What that means is 9 home and 9 away...which translates to 9 games in which to see the NLL's premier dance team, the Buffalo Bandettes, perform!