Men's Box Lacrosse National Team

INVITATION TO TRYOUTS & THE PRAHA26 PROJECT

The Finnish Men's National Box Lacrosse Team is inviting motivated and competitive players to join the Praha26 project, to build the strongest possible team for the 2026 European Box Lacrosse Championships, scheduled in Prague from June 24 to July 4, 2026 (as listed on the ELF calendar).

Preparations are well underway — we've already received accommodation offers and are far along in the planning process. We can confidently say that the tournament cost per player will remain reasonable. Our head coach, Tracey Kelusky, will continue to lead the team.

OFFICIAL TRYOUT PHASES

1. September 26 to 28th, 2025 – Turku, Finland
2. April 2026 – Prague, at the E-Box Tournament, where we will play friendly matches against other national teams.

Between autumn and spring, the tryout pool will be gradually narrowed, and final roster spots will be contested at E-Box. In other words, every team event over the winter will serve as a tryout opportunity.

TRYOUT September 26 to 28th, 2025 – Turku, Finland

The Finnish Men’s National Box Lacrosse Team tryout camp will be held September 26–28, 2025, in Turku, Finland. 

This camp is part of the team’s preparation for the European Box Lacrosse Championships in Prague, taking place June 24 – July 4, 2026.

Camp schedule:

• Friday, Sept 26 – 18:00–20:00
• Saturday, Sept 27 – 11:00–13:00 and 15:30–17:30
• Sunday, Sept 28 – 11:00–13:00 and 15:30–17:30

Location:
Parkin kenttä (Park Field)
Tuureporinkatu 2, 20100 Turku, Finland

The camp will be intense and competitive, focusing on player skills, game understanding, and overall fit within the national team system. We are excited to announce that Coach Kelusky will be leading the training sessions and player evaluations.

Please confirm your attendance by filling out the following form no later than September 10, 2025: TO THE FORM

More detailed information about equipment, logistics, and optional accommodation will be sent to confirmed participants closer to the camp date.

If you're not able to attend the camp but would still like to be part of the player pool from which the team will be selected, please send me an informal email.  

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.



We look forward to seeing you on the floor and watching you compete!

Best regards,

Tuomas Tilkanen

Assistant to the General Manager

The Finnish National Men's Lacrosse Team

tuomas.tilkanen@lacrosse.fi

+358 50 543 5434

TEAM PREPARATION

Starting October 2025, the national team will train monthly in Finland. The goal is to build a strong, unified, and competitive roster for the European Championships.

We are seeking players who are committed to a long-term, high-performance project. The sole objective is winning the European Championship, which means the final team will be the best available group, in peak condition and well-prepared to compete at the highest level.

Players living abroad or with Finnish heritage are highly encouraged to participate — international interest has been exceptional so far.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

We're still open to suggestions regarding winter training locations. While the Turku region has affordable indoor facilities, the team can train anywhere in southern Finland. If you have a suggestion, please send us a contact name and details (or a link) to help us evaluate local options.