Frequently Asked Questions
What is Check-Hers Elite?
Check-Hers Elite is a not-for-profit lacrosse club based in Carroll County. Formed in 2004 to develop lacrosse players from Carroll and surrounding areas, it has become one of the premier club lacrosse organizations in Maryland. Designed to provide opportunities for girls who have a passion for lacrosse, Check-Hers Elite is committed to helping the player realize her potential and maximize her lacrosse experience and exposure.
What is the Club's philosophy?
The club requires commitment from all players, but we encourage participation in other sports and family activities as well. Check-Hers Elite expects players to attend all practices to improve the individual skills and team tactics necessary to play on a competitive club level. Planning family vacations and commitments around the season will prove beneficial for the athlete’s growth and participation. Check-Hers is committed to providing opportunities for the girls to pursue a college level of play, but realize that the recruiting process is ever-changing and requires a great deal of off-the-field personal participation from the athlete. We are here to help navigate this process as well as provide the visibility to showcase the athlete’s skills at high-profile recruiting tournaments.
How are teams formed?
Check-Hers Elite teams are based on the player's high school graduation year. All players must try out and play for their graduation team. Players are required to try out each year. Tryouts are held from late October to mid- November. Check-Hers Elite will have teams representing graduation years of 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2016/2017, 2017, 2018 and 2019 this season. Teams usually carry around 20 players.
When is the season?
The Check-Hers Elite Club season runs from late spring to late fall the following year. The summer months of June and July are the busiest, but we also participate in fall tournaments which are crucial to the college recruiting timeline at the high school level. We take off for the entire month of August! We do not play during high school or rec league lacrosse seasons.
Tournaments and Leagues
Tournaments and leagues will allow players to gain valuable game experience and skills by playing against top competition in national-level lacrosse tournaments. These tournaments are designed to provide opportunities for our players to be seen by, and gain exposure to, college coaches. All athletes will receive fair opportunity to compete, which may not guarantee equal playing time. The amount of playing time will be determined by the coach. PERIOD! While it is not imperative that a player participate in every event, a large number of absences will defeat the purpose of committing to Check-Hers Elite.
Check-Hers – Along the Way
The recruiting timeline is changing rapidly. We are dedicated to staying abreast of these changes and guiding the girls accordingly. To that end, our high school level teams will have a very different Check-Hers experience than our middle school level teams. At the middle school age, our focus is on building a team player, teaching individual skills, providing clinics and camps for player improvement and competitive tournaments for game situations. There is no emphasis on college expectations or goals at this level; it is unrealistic and unhealthy to place these demands on athletes of this age. As they grow in their passion for the game and continue into high school, we will begin to educate about the commitments and expectations at different levels of collegiate lacrosse and advance to focusing on the recruiting process along with the competitive play required to be seen by the college coaches.
Conduct and Sportsmanship
Check-Hers Elite is dedicated to excellence in conduct and sportsmanship. Players, coaches, parents, and family members are expected to conduct themselves as examples to all. While modeling sportsmanship for our athletes, Check-Hers families are also aware that college coaches are recruiting the athlete as well as their supportive members on the sidelines.
Club Communication
Check-Hers Elite rosters well over 100 players from at least 15 schools in several counties. All communication will be conducted via our website and email. It is the player's responsibility to stay informed and up-to-date on all Club activities and remain engaged in the steps required to participate.