These events can be a great experience for your DD but please don’t think they are required to play in college. I think some spend a lot for FOMO- My oldest never went to a single one instead opting to only go to college prospect days and is currently playing for a D1 team as did other teammates. She had some teammates that went to many of these events and some are playing D1, D2, D3 or have left lacrosse all together. So they are not required if the costs are too much for some, choose to allow your DD to have down time after tournaments, or any other reasons. Will say the events are great to meet other kids from different teams and even States. Beware they can get expensive if doing more than one after accounting hotel and travel. Good luck to all that did make one of the teams.
