Elite Team overview
Midnight Rider Elite Box Lacrosse Teams
Midnight Rider Lacrosse brings together advanced players from across New Hampshire and New England to compete against top box lacrosse programs throughout the United States and Canada.
Our elite teams are built for athletes who are committed to improving their game, competing at a high level, and pushing themselves in a fast-paced, physical environment.
Players train in a structured system focused on skill development, decision-making, toughness, and team play.
AAA & AA Team Structure
Each age group features two high-performance teams:
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AAA Team (Top Tier) – Highest level competition and exposure
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AA Team (Development + High Competition) – Elite training with a development pathway
This model allows us to maintain elite standards while placing players in the best environment for growth and competition.
Who These Teams Are For
Our elite box lacrosse teams are designed for intermediate to advanced players who:
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Want to compete against top-level talent
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Are strong field players looking to improve through box lacrosse
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Bring a high work ethic and coachable mindset
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Aspire to play at the highest levels of lacrosse
Prior box lacrosse experience is not required, but players must be capable of performing in a fast-paced, physical environment.
Competition Against Top Programs
Our elite teams compete in some of the most competitive box lacrosse events in North America during the winter season.
Players gain exposure to high-level competition while developing confidence, discipline, and performance under pressure.
Typical competition includes:
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Regional and national tournaments
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Cross-border events (U.S. + Canada)
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Elite-level showcase opportunities
Team Selection & Tryouts
Players are selected through our Summer Camp and Fall Mini Camp tryouts, which serve as the primary evaluation opportunities.
We evaluate players based on:
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Skill and fundamentals
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Lacrosse IQ
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Effort and competitiveness
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Coachability and team play
Schedule 2026.7 season (Everyone will get 3 of the 4 tournaments)
Dec 5, 6 Training Camp - Hampstead, NH
Tournament 1
Dec 17 Practice - Toronto ON
Dec 18, 19, 20 Border Wars - Toronto, ON
Tournament 2
January 2, 3 Northern Freeze Invitational - Hampstead, NH
Tourney 3
January 8 - Practice - Glastonbury, CT
January 9, 10 - The Rider Cup, Glastonbury, CT
Tourney 4
February 5 - Practice - Glastonbury, CT
February 6, 7 The Northern Crown - Glastonbury, CT
Age Groups
We offer elite teams across multiple graduation years:
- 2036 / 2035
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2034 / 2033
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2032 / 2031
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2030 / 2029
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2028 / 2027
Teams are structured to provide competitive balance and long-term player development.
Tryout Details
The Midnight Rider Elite Box Teams will be selected from participants in our Summer Camp or Fall Mini Camp Tryouts.
Training
If selected for one of our teams, you will be required to attend training. We have designed a training camp model to accommodate players coming in from all over North America. This is not a program that you just show up and play. The schedule has been designed to not conflict with Club Field Lacrosse.
Competition
Teams will compete in the most competitive events in North America during the winter months. We usually host 3 training camps and participate in 2-3 events through the winter months.
Midnight Rider Lacrosse is open to players from any town, club, high school, and state.
Clubs represented: Edge, Unrl, Sweetlax, LI Express, Legacy LI, DC Express, Team Ontario, Evolve, Express North, Laxachusetts, RI Bulldogs, 3d New England, 3d Upstate, 3d Georgia, JM3 Sports, Toronto Beaches, Brotherly Love, Steps, Albany Power, Next Level, 4 Leaf, Mad Dog, Iron Horse, 2 Way, Piatelli, 91 Long Island, HGR, Primetime, Boston Kings, FCA, Fighting Clams, NH Tomahawks, Nationals, Twisters, Team Eighteen, BBL, 802, Maine Mussels, Nations United, Freedom, Bluestar, BR10, True Illinois, Hilltop, Crabs, Iroquois Nationals, NXT, Calgary Hornets, Akwesasne Storm, Legends, Gloucester Griffins, Ottawa Capitals, Team Illinois, 91 Charlotte, Florida Crabs, ADVNC.