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What does the $900 get you

Shorts and a t-shirt

Somewhat kidding as far as these things go BIC is among the better ones

do you have to do the fall training to get invited for BIC in the summer?

No

Do you need a nomination from a club or hs coach to get invited for summer?

No ,but they would likely reach out to coaches.

That said, just looking at signups, it looks like the event is pretty close to full already. they will probably add a few based on their showcase, but looking at girls signed up on LeagueApps, I can' be believe there are that many spots left.

Last year, 56 middies were invites, 53 are already signed up.

BIC is nearly full for summer '25? It isn't even September yet.

It's been like that for a couple years. And Juniors will be full by the end of September/early October.

Just looking at the current list.... It looks like about 75% of the girls are returning from last summer. The majority of girls (probably 80%) there are starters on top 20 teams. YJ, M&D, Heros, Jesters, Mass Elite, FL Select Aces, Steps all have multiple girls there. Also, there are several girls from top clubs who weren't invited back.

And the ones who aren't on top 20 teams, most of them I've seen and are ballers.

I'm sure if a starter from YJ, M&D or Jesters applied, they would have a pretty good chance of getting in. But Deemer generally does a good job at IDing the best talent.

Unlike Juniors, coaches in the tourney don't get a couple spots in the event, which is why BIC has more talent top to bottom.

How do you know there are several girls from top clubs who weren't invited back?

Because girls talk to each other and some haven’t gotten invited.

When do they let applicants for summer 25' know? New to all of this.

Its rolling. And you never get a "no", you just don't get an invite. Based on my daughter's position, it looks like about 80% of the spots are full now. Looks like most, but not all girls, were at BIC last year.

Very few girls who aren't on top 20 programs and most on top 10. Tons from Mass Elite, Steps, Fl Select, Aces, Heros, M&D and YJ.

All a waste of money

Clearly a waste for anyone targeting playing lax at SUNY Potsdam. But for girls looking to go high D1, these events are important.

Agree you don’t need to do both BIC and Juniors but if you don’t do either, that could hurt you

You don't need to do ANY of this to go "high D1" if you're good enough. Coaches. Will. Find. You.

Ok then, dad. Name a 2025 committ to a top 10 program that didn't go to either BIC, Juniors Open, or UA150.

I'll wait.

I agree you don't need to attend every event out there, but not attending any events against top competition puts you at a pretty big disadvantage

How do you know they are 80% full

Frowned upon to name kids in this forum. Those showcases are mostly for the dads so they can brag. Prospect days for the schools you're interested in. That's how you do it.

8 teams 22 max per team. Unless you can see roster for every position, you can only speculate on how full.

They took 64 middies last year. 58 middies are signed up now.

Lacrosse masters is the best for Ivy schools, including top ten Ivy.

Agreed. Great event

Go to prospect days, historically the best way to connect and make sure the coach knows who you are.

Yes, Lacrosse Masters is excellent. Small numbers and girls actually get a chance to interact with the coaches. It does seem slanted towards the ivies and top academic schools. Not a bad thing! Just check what colleges/coaches will be attending. If schools your daughter is interest in? It’s Worth the money and time. Lots of others, just money grabs.

BIC and JO during regents weeks. How is everyone managing this?

saving our money

JO is a waste of money.

Please explain. Just curious.

My 26 went last year to BIC and JO. BIC had 40-50 coaches watching per game. JO it was usually about 10-12 per game with a couple early morning games only getting a couple.

Tons of great players at JO, but probably 4-6 girls per team who didn't come close to belonging, usually girls from Long Island B and C teams and a few from Minnesota and Texas

At BIC, didn't see a single girl who didn't belong there. Some clearly better than others, but every girl there could play on a top 20 team.

If your good enough they will find you with the right program director/coach focus

If you are good enough and are consistently playing against top competition, I agree. If you are a skilled player playing in C brackets, going to a top 50 program will be a challenge.

If you want to go top 10, you need to be planning top compeition consistently over the summer, whether at club level or top events like BIC or Juniors.

This is false. You do not need to be on a top team or go to the "top" showcases. You need to be a good player with good grades. Coaches will find you. Worked for my 2025.

Reality is the better the team the better exposure you will get. Some kids have enough ability to be noticed on their own at showcases or camps.

Exactly-- a kid on YJA doesn't need to go to Juniors or Best In Class to get noticed, but a kid on Legacy does.

from reading this board I would have guessed the girls from YJA would already be recruited by now...