Frequently Asked Questions

What is SuperNoVa Select?

SuperNoVa Select is a traveling girls lacrosse club. Liz Schaffner, former 10 year Assistant Coach at George Mason University, created SuperNoVa Select in an effort to foster the growth of girls lacrosse in Northern Virginia while helping high school players gain exposure to the college recruiters.

How do I get on the team?

There will be a tryout for all players at the beginning of every season (usually at the beginning of December). Players are evaluated on their athleticism, lacrosse skills and coachability.

How many tournaments does SuperNoVa Select participate in?

Usually we participate in 4 tournaments over the summer and 2 in the fall. Past tournaments include Top of the Bay, Charm City, All Star Express, Gatorfest, Upper Atlantic Tournament, Champion's Cup, All American Capital Cup, Club National Chamionships, Rivalry Challenge and Mid Atlantic Tournament. Most tournaments that we attend are in MD, PA or VA.

How do you choose which tournaments to play in?
We try to choose tournaments that do not involve a great deal of travel time or expense. We also take into consideration the cost of the tournament along with the quality of the facility where the tournament is held. Finally, we choose tournaments where players will get quality exposure to the college recruiters.
Do all players get equal playing time at the tournaments?

We try to remain fair with equal playing time for all players. However, we do take into account consistent attendance at practices in addition to the work ethic and the attitude of each player.

How much does it cost to be on the team?

For the 2013 season (summer and fall), the team fee for the classes of 2014 and 2015 is $1175 per player . The team fee covers field and facility rentals, access to team website, practice reversible, tournament uniform, tournament fees for three (3) mandatory summer tournaments, coaching at practices and tournaments, spirit pack, use of SuperNoVa staff as college references and end of the summer individual evaluation. This fee does NOT include the fall tournament fees.

For the classes of 2016, 2017 & 2018 the team fee is $775 per player and includes everything above except the 3 mandatory tournament fees. The team fee DOES NOT include: tournament fees, hotel arrangements or travel expenses to tournaments. Siblings are $400 but the fee does NOT include tournament or travel fees.

What is the advantage of playing for SuperNoVa Select versus playing for my high school team?
Playing for a club team provides an organized avenue through the recruiting process. We are pre-registered for all tournaments well in advance. It also provides the opportunity to meet new people and to be coached by current and former collegiate athletes.
If I make the SuperNoVa team, can I play for another club team as well?
While we don't want to limit the opportunity of a SuperNoVa Select player, we strongly recommend that players play for one club team at a time. We expect if a player accepts the invite to be a part of our club that they are making a full commitment to attend all of our club events for one full season.
Who do I contact if I still have questions?

For questions, please send an email to supernovaselect@gmail.com.

What happens if I get hurt at practice? Is there a trainer?
We provide a certified trainer at every practice.
Where are practices held?

Practices are mainly held at George Mason University in Fairfax.  Alternate practice sites include the Word of Grace facility (Old Redskins Park) off Rt. 28 and Marymount University in Arlington.

On what days are practices held?

Practice dates are usually dictated by field availability.  2012 practices will start in May on Sundays only however, once the weekend tournaments start, we will move to week night practices. 

How many practices do you have per year?

There will be approximately 18-25 practices between May and November.

How many teams are there?

For the 2013 season, our goal is to field 5 teams:  two combination teams of rising seniors and rising juniors (2014 & 2015), two combination teams of rising sophomores and rising freshmen (2016 & 2017) and a developmental rising 8th grade team (2018).  

How do I register with US Lacrosse?
Go to www.uslacrosse.org
Why do I need to be a member of US Lacrosse?
Most tournaments require their participants to be registered with US Lacrosse. With your US Lacrosse membership, each player becomes insured individually.
Who coaches the SuperNoVA Select Team?

As the director of the SuperNoVa Select program, Liz takes on all the administrative duties while also overseeing the progress of the athletes at the practices as well as the tournaments.  Each team will have a head coach and an assistant coach. The coaches are either local college coaches or Northern Virginia high school coaches.  To see the current coaches, click on each team name.

How do the players get to the various tournaments?

Travel and hotel arrangements are the responsibility of each player and their family. Hotel blocks will be secured by Liz for some tournaments, however, players are not required to stay in the team hotel.  Supervision of athletes while traveling is the responsibility of each individual family.

The teams are listed as colors. What graduation years are associated with which color?

For the 2013 summer and fall season:

Black  - Class of 2014/2015

White- Class of 2014/2015

Orange - Class of 2016/2017

Blue - Class of 2016/2017

Developmental - Class of 2018