May 10, 2022 – Player Expense Reimbursements & Playoff Pay

Dear Members,
Please see the below updates regarding expense reimbursement.  Particularly, the important 60 DAY TIME LIMIT.

Expense Reimbursements

Players MUST submit expense reimbursements to their club within 60 DAYS following the players final game of the season.
Baggage, Tolls, Parking Costs
All checked baggage, tolls and parking costs are reimbursable.
Missed Work
Players forced to miss scheduled Monday to Friday work due to a game shall be paid $125 USD for each day of missed work.  Should a player be required to miss consecutive days of work, the player shall be paid $200 USD for every consecutive day.
Note: This is a taxable benefit when claiming your taxes.
Mileage
Player must drive 60 miles or more, round trip.
2021: $0.47 USD/Mile (2021 IRS rate of $0.56 minus 9 cents – per CBA)
2022: $0.495 USD/Mile (2022 IRS rate of $0.585 minus 9 cents – per CBA)
Player Handbook
For more details please review the player handbook here.
Playoff Pay
Participating Players receive an equal share of (A) ten percent (I0%) of the gross ticket revenue net of taxes of each game plus an additional payment of $500 per game, or (B) $1,000, whichever is greater.  A post-game breakdown will be forwarded to your player rep.
Thank you,

Reid Reinholdt

Vice President & Executive Director
 
National Lacrosse League Players Association
P: 604-897-5517