Tryouts are starting in a month for some clubs. Sign up now. Here is a breakdown of the clubs by county and what Tier of the HoCo league the best teams in each age play in (AA/Elite = Tier 1, B = Tier 3, etc.). Sorry if I left any clubs off. Please feel free to add or correct locations. This is just to help the parents find the best fit for their kid.
Baltimore County: Crabs - Tier 1, with 4 Teams Looneys - Tier 1.1, with 9 Teams Team 91 - Tier 1.1, with 6 Teams FCA - Tier 1.2, with 6 Teams Coppermine - Tier 2, with 1 Teams Greene Turtle - Tier 2.3, with 3 Teams Rock - Tier 2.3, with 3 Teams (Also [lacrosse] County) Koopers - Tier 2.4, with 6 Teams Lax World - Tier 2.5, with 4 Teams Wolfpack - Tier 2.7, with 6 Teams Breakers - Tier 2.8, with 5 Teams Redshirts - Tier 3, with 1 Teams Hereford - Tier 3.2, with 4 Teams Team 42 - Tier 3.5, with 2 Teams
Anne Arundel County: Annapolis Hawks - Tier 1, with 9 Teams Diamondbacks - Tier 1.3, with 7 Teams Peninsula (PLC) - Tier 2.3, with 7 Teams Rockfish - Tier 2.6, with 3 Teams Green Hornets / Swarm - Tier 2.7, with 4 Teams Sidewinders - Tier 2.8, with 6 Teams Maryland Wild - Tier 4, with 2 Teams
Montgomery County: Madlax - Tier 1, with 9 Teams (Also Fairfax County) Bethesda / DC Express - Tier 1, with 12 Teams Club Blue - Tier 1.3, with 3 Teams (Also Fairfax County) Next Level - Tier 1.3, with 8 Teams MD Xtreme - Tier 3.3, with 4 Teams
Howard County Rough Riders - Tier 1.6, with 5 Teams HoCo - Tier 2.6, with 6 Teams Zingos - Tier 2.8, with 6 Teams
Calvert County Cannons - Tier 2, with 5 Teams
Carroll County Gonzo - Tier 2.6, with 3 Teams
Fairfax County VLC - Tier 2, with 2 Teams
Frederick County Lax Factory - Tier 2, with 5 Teams
Harford County Thunder / Maverick - Tier 2.3, with 3 Teams Starz - Tier 4, with 1 Teams
Loudon County 3D - Tier 2, with 4 Teams Cavalier - Tier 3, with 5 Teams
Prince Georges County PG Lacrosse Club - Tier 3, with 2 Teams
Queen Anne's County USS Cutters - Tier 2, with 1 Teams Chesapeake Storm - Tier 2.6, with 4 Teams
Talbot County Dark Horse
Washington County Lion Heart
[lacrosse] PA County Chaos
Would you mind adding the average annual cost to these teams? That would be interesting.
The cost or teams is typically $1000 to $2000 depending on the number of tournaments and leagues they do. 2 leagues and 5 tournaments are $2000. 1 league and 3 tournaments are $1000. Some clubs will charge the $1000 initially then nickel and dime you on additional tournaments, gear, skill sessions, etc. - not necessarily bad if you know that going into it.
The number 1 priority is finding the right coach because they vary hugely club to club and even age to age within clubs.
Many clubs don't publish the costs up front because they have different costs for different players. Some of the better kids receive discount "scholarships". Other clubs just prefer to hit you will the bill after your kid is so excited he made the team, that you can't tell him no.