Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS ULTIMATE LACROSSE?

ULTIMATE Lacrosse is a competitive travel program that boasts several locations including the areas of Princeton, NJ (NJ), Philadelphia, PA (PA), Chester Count, PA (CC), Lehigh Valley (LV), Chapel Hill/Raleigh, NC (NC), Charlotte, NC (CLT) and Minnesota (MN) . We offer a year - round program for grades K - HS (11th grade). Our club has been recognized as a top Program in the country given the competitiveness of our players and teams. We accomplish this through a relentless focus on player development.

HOW LONG IS THE SEASON AT ULTIMATE?

The ULTIMATE season runs for a full year and we ask families to acknowledge this at the start of the year. The season specifically runs from September through early/mid-July. We take the month of August off and we encourage our players and families to do the same. We put our sticks away and spend time with family and friends! You can find us at the beach or the pool!

DO WE NEED TO TRYOUT AGAIN HALFWAY THROUGH THE SEASON

Players only tryout once in July and commit to the full year season. Rosters are finalized after tryouts. Players do not need to tryout again and are expected to participate for the full year. If needed, we will work out specific players for open roster spots and add them midway through the season.

WHAT DOES THE FULL SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE FOR THE YEAR?

Our players participate in a comprehensive year-round program that includes practice, training, and tournaments.

Please see “Our Player Pathways” for a breakdown of the full season information. We have different levels of teams and the schedule varies slightly.

HOW DOES ULTIMATE CHOOSE WHAT TOURNAMENTS AND BRACKETS TO PARTICIPATE IN?

ULTIMATE competes in the most competitive tournaments in the country. We want our players to be challenged and face tough competition to be pushed to new heights. We participate in tournaments such as PRIME Time Young Guns, Chesapeake Invitational, Mid Atlantic Showcase and Championships, President’s Cup, Level 9, Live Love Lax, Lax for the Cure, etc.

WHERE ARE THE PRACTICES HELD?

Please check your specific regional pages for this information.

DOES ULTIMATE SUPPORT MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES?

ABSOLUTELY! ULTIMATE has players who also play soccer, basketball, competitive dance, field hockey, etc.

We simply ask that you communicate these conflicts in advance to your coaches and work with us on your schedule. If a player’s attendance starts to become an issue, we will simply talk to you about it and work to come up with a solution.

IS PLAYING TIME EQUAL AT ULTIMATE?

Playing time on a travel lacrosse program is not equal, but it is fair. Our focus is on developing players and competing at a high level, which means playing time is earned based on skill, effort, attitude, and performance in both practices and games. Coaches make decisions that give the team the best chance to succeed while also ensuring each player has opportunities to grow and contribute. Every athlete will receive high-quality training, coaching, and chances to improve, but in competitive play, time on the field is determined by readiness and impact on the game. Our goal is to challenge players to work hard, develop their skills, and earn their opportunities.

WHAT DO THE DIFFERENT NAMING CONVENTIONS MEAN FOR THE TEAMS?

Please see “Our Player Pathways that outline the different team levels at our club.

CAN PLAYERS MOVE UP FROM SELECT TO PREMIER? DO PLAYERS MOVE DOWN FROM PREMIER TO SELECT?

We have players move up and down levels every year. Some players develop at different times and it will also depend on how much work a player puts in outside of practice. We will move a player up mid-year if it is earned and deserved. We will not move a player down mid-year, however, the player may be given less playing time and offered to play additional time on the SELECT team.

DOES ULTIMATE CARE ABOUT SELECT PLAYERS? DO THEY GET THE SAME PROGRAMMING AS PREMIER?

Yes, and yes. Our SELECT players are very talented and oftentimes some could play up at the PREMIER level in the same year, but we have to cap our rosters at a certain amount. Our program for PREMIER and SELECT looks exactly the same with one less tournament in the summer. Both teams have great coaches and have the same number of practices and training.

In many instances, our SELECT teams are more competitive than other local A teams. They also compete in more competitive tournaments and brackets.

WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE FOR THE PROGRAM?

Payment is due by way of a deposit and then installment payments. The first payment is due on acceptance of your roster spot. The remaining payments will run automatically every month until the balance is paid. We take 10 installments through the year, August through May.

Payments are automatically withdrawn from your account through TeamSnap. We do not accept checks. All payments must be made through TeamSnap.

DO YOU OFFER MULTIPLE FAMILY DISCOUNTS?

We do not offer multiple family discounts.

DO YOU OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?

Scholarships are offered on a need’s basis. We do not want a player to not play with us due to financial hardship. Please reach out to your Regional Director to discuss your needs.

DO YOU OFFER DIFFERENT PAYMENT PLAYS?

We are here to help. If you need a different payment plan, please reach out to the Executive Director to discuss your needs.

DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?

NO REFUND AND FINANCIAL POLICIES

At ULTIMATE, we are committed to providing a high-quality travel lacrosse experience for all players and families. Our No Refund Policy ensures that we can effectively plan, secure resources, and maintain the integrity of our program. Please review the following policy carefully before committing to participation.

NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENTS

All registration fees, team dues, deposits, and payments are non-refundable.

This policy applies regardless of the reason for withdrawal, including but not limited to:

Injury or illness
Schedule conflicts
Changes in personal circumstances
Dissatisfaction with playing time, coaching, or team placement
Decision to leave the program for any reason

COMMITMENT AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

By accepting a roster spot, families commit to the full cost of the season.
Fees cover expenses such as league and tournament entry fees, facility rentals, coaching salaries, administrative costs, and travel logistics, many of which are paid in advance and are non-refundable to us.

INJURY OR MEDICAL EXCEPTIONS

In the case of a season-ending injury, families will be given a 50% partial credit (not a refund) toward the next closest future season, subject to:

A written doctor’s note confirming the player cannot participate.
Review and approval by program leadership.

PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS

If unforeseen circumstances (i.e., extreme weather or facility closures) result in program modifications, ULTIMATE will make every effort to reschedule or adjust programming but cannot guarantee refunds or cost reductions to programming.

If a tournament is cancelled, families will not receive a refund as the tournament costs have been paid in full.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT

By registering for any ULTIMATE team and or program, you acknowledge and agree to the No Refund Policy and understand that all payments are final.

This policy ensures our program can operate efficiently and continue providing a top-tier experience for all players. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to our program!