FAQ’s

What if I cannot make the tryout dates?

Please do not let that stop you from joining Nor’easter Lacrosse.  We will work with your schedule, especially in the fall, and come up with an alternative date for you to join us.  However, the membership rate will remain the same for the 2011-2012 season no matter when you join.

I play a fall sport can I still be a member of Nor’easter Lacrosse?

Yes, absolutely.  The Nor’easter Lacrosse coaching staff believes that some of the best lacrosse players are well-rounded, multi-sport athletes.  There are NO mandatory tournaments, or practices in the fall.  Of course that being said we are an elite club team and our athletes will dedicate themselves to becoming better lacrosse players through hard work and practice.  We certainly understand that attendance at all events is hardly realistic and not expected, but would like each player who commits to Nor’easter Lacrosse, to remember practice makes perfect.

When will we know the 2012 spring/summer practice and tournament schedule?

Registration for tournaments starts in the winter of 2011, and continues through the spring.  We will have a better idea of which tournaments will be mandatory, depending on what we are accepted into.  Please refer to the tentative schedule for those tournaments we are anticipating to be mandatory.

What if I cannot make a mandatory tournament?

You are expected to attend all mandatory tournaments.  If for some reason you miss a mandatory tournament (without the four week appropriate notification) you will lose your tournament entry fee, and if it happens twice your commitment to Nor’easter Lacrosse will be reviewed and handled appropriately.  Even if the appropriate four week notice is given a $50 non-refundable administrative fee will be collected.

Individual cases of extreme sudden illness will be dealt with on an individual basis, and the proper action will be determined by the directors.

Do I have any additional fees?

Yes.  You have to pay a tournament entry fee, which includes administrative fees and coaching fees, for each tournament/event.  Additionally, travel and hotels are the responsibility of each member attending the tournament.  However, Nor’easter Lacrosse will suggest area hotels for all mandatory tournaments and block off rooms at a group rate.

Do I have to come to all the events?

No, you can choose the events you want to attend unless stated it is mandatory.  Believe me once you become a part of Nor’easter you will never want to miss!  It’s going to be a blast! For you high school players, remember, the more tournaments you attend, the more chemistry you will have with your teammates, and the better you will perform for the college coaches  Remember, the middle school membership limits the number of tournaments you can participate in to three, and each high school member must attend at least three tournaments.

What if I am in 5th grade and really want to play with Nor’easter?

Please contact Nor’easter Lacrosse so we can schedule a time for you to come to a practice/tryout where we will determine if you will be able to sign up for the middle school membership.

What if I am in 8th grade and I want to register for the high school membership?

This is a possibility, but any 8th grader wishing to join the high school membership will be reviewed on an individual basis by the coaching directors.

What if I attend boarding school?

YES–you can play!  First and foremost, the most important rule is that your permanent residence must be within 50 miles of New Haven for our staff to be able to coach you as per NCAA rules.  If you are unsure if you are within this distance please contact us.  Once you satisfy that requirement, we are confident that you will be able to attend all of our practices and if you have any specific questions, please contact us.  Laura went to Taft so don’t hold that against her!

What if I am a rising senior this Fall?

For the senior class we will offer a shortened membership from September through February for $350 not including tournament fees.

What do if I want to get Nor’easter Gear?

Nor’easter Lacrosse is committed to providing each player with the things necessary to compete. However, we will also have some extra custom gear for the parents and players to buy and enjoy throughout the year. Ask us if you have specific lacrosse gear needs and we are always willing to help find deals and discounts.  In addition, the mandatory summer tournaments, National Draw and All Star Express are packed with lacrosse vendors selling all means of lacrosse gear.