Due to unfortunate circumstances we have been forced to CANCEL Backyard Boom, scheduled to be played on Sunday, June 1, 2014.
Questions or conerns? Contact Sarah at sarah@synapsesports.com
The BACKYARD BOOM is intended to kick-start the summer lax season in SoCal with a 1 day tournament packed with tons of LAX in a FUN/BACKYARD/COMMUNITY/BBQ environment.
Our mission is to make sure we MAXIMIZE EVERY SECOND spent on the field. Refs, coaches, teams should all be ready to move quickly during each game to keep pace FAST + girls/teams/coaches having a BLAST!
MAXIMUM PLAY TIME :: So much time is lost in games with constant whistles, walking back to the circle after goals, setting up the draw, chasing out of bounds balls, subbing between goals, etc. We aim to maximize every second spent on the field. The refs will help manage the pace of the game with limited whistles (yet still keeping game safe), substitutions will be on the fly, goalies will clear the ball after goals are scored, and there will be no time-outs. Each game is 18 full minutes of PLAYING LAX!
COACHING STYLE :: Format allows for a ton of creativity + strategic opportunities. As you navigate the different game formats, field structures, and # of players on the field, coaches will have a ton of opportunities to try new ideas + concepts in different settings.
SUBBING :: Everything is on the fly. There will be 1 mid-game draw on games to help with subbing. (Occurs at 1st goal scored between 8-10minutes - if no goal scored, after 10minutes refs blow whistle for time-out at 1st dead-ball opportunity.
ENDURANCE :: This is about stretching your game. Teams will compete in 7 games in 1 day in a fast-pace format. Endurance is a must!
FUN :: In between games, visit the tents/vendors set-up for players to interact, eat, face-painting, etc.