[quote=Anonymous]91 sinking like the titanic, the are running tourneys that they used to dominate, they can’t even field competitive teams now
I don’t know about a sinking ship. But they usually field very strong youth teams. So it’s surprising that their 31 team is not good. Sounds like they have some coaching drama with some kids that don’t belong on the field. They will continue to hide from the rebels and igloo because losing to those teams is bad for business. The one time they actually played rebels they got crushed.
I don’t think any teams hide. Most club teams play in different tournament groups. 91 teams normally play both parts of NLF and NAL, all 3 which do not invite Rebels. NLf does not incude Igloo. At younger ages they get mandated into Laxfest on Fathers Day weekend. Doesn’t leave alot of room to hunt down other teams when coaches can only choose one other tournament.
As you get further along in club lax you’ll notice the patterns of which clubs play in which tournaments. Some teams play NAL, NLF every year. Others go to Lake George and Hershey. Some play in both Tristars (best tournament on Island each year which is run by Express).[/quote
You are correct. Teams do not hide. All the teams mentioned are all affiliated or run tournaments. They play in their tournaments All the teams are invited to all these tournaments. The directors decide most of the time where teams are going to play. A good amount of the decisions are based on agreements made with other tournaments. Ie. igloo has team XYZ play in their fall tournament. Igloo agrees to go play in XYZ’s tournaments in June it’s all about the money at this age. When they get to HS it’s all about the showcases
