Having that number of players try out makes the event affordable for those ultimately selected, pays for the event itself, and makes money for the promoter. If 200 kids didn't tryout, the 22 that play on the team would have to pay $1000 for the event. The kids that tryout get 5 abbreviated games with like-minded good players and can see where they stack up. Its just like your club. 18 players pay the freight for the top 4 or 5 on the team. The rest of the team's players benefit by having those really good kids on the team. Its why the club system stinks fo the majority of players. Huge rosters that benefit only a few kids and the benefit the club operator who needs to make a living too- he/she has chosen to run a lacrosse club and needs rest of the families to keep the system afloat. Under Armour showcase is no different.