Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When are the tryouts?
A: Tryouts will be in late May and early June.  Adidas and Level 2 Sports are working hard to finalize dates.  Dates should be released at the beginning of March.

Q: Who is eligible to tryout?
A: All current HS freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors that are taking a post-graduate year.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: Tryout fee is $157. 

Q: Why so much?
A: For $157 you are trying out for two different teams, FCA NHS Team, and adidas National Lacrosse Classic regional teams.  Also for your $157 you get $300 in player benefits which are as follows:
* Test your skills against the best of the best at the Regional Tryouts...$98 value
* Opportunity for selection to your Regional Team ... unlimited value
* Regional Teams to play in Finals ... unlimited value
* USA National winner to play for the Brogden Cup against Canada in December 2008 ...unlimited value
* Exposure to the college admissions and recruitment process ...unlimited value
* Reversible adidas logo jersey ... $18 value
* Opportunity for selection to the FCA National Lacrosse team
* One-year membership to NCAA College Lacrosse Coaches Contact Database: includes coaches name, email  address, telephone number, address, website, division, cost of tuition, school population and more...$49 value
* Create your online student-athlete academic and athletic profile for view by college coaches...$27 value
* Timeline Blueprint, easy step-by-step guide to the college admissions and athletic recruiting process... $35 value
* Quest Sports Science Center Assessment ... $39 value
* Victory Collegiate Recruiting Assessment ... $39 value
* Media coverage and publicity...unlimited value

Q: What if I miss my regions tryout?
A: You may tryout in another region for that regions team.  If you were selected then you would play for that region.  For example if you are from NY and miss your regions tryout then you could fly down to Orlando and try out for that regions team.  If you made it then you would be on the Orlando Regional Team.  You can tryout in any and all cities for the FCA teams as well.

Q: Won't the tryouts conflict with the high school seasons?
A: No, all tryouts will be done after the respective state season is over. 

Q: How do I get updates via email?
A: Fill out the form on the Boys High School page to receive information.

Q: How will players be grouped or assigned to developmental teams?
A: We will group players as best we can by region.

Q: When and where will the FCA teams compete?
A: FCA National High School Team will compete in Ontario on July 31st-August 3rd.  The Developmental Teams will by in the Gait Cup at Gettysburg College on July 2nd-July 5th.

Q: Why are there multiple tryout dates by some of the cities?
A: Because the final tryout date has not been set, but is limited to to one of the dates listed.