FAQs

Thunder is the premier lacrosse club in the southeast. Our coaches are nationally respected, with a passion for developing lacrosse players and growing the game. Thunder has successfully placed hundreds of players in all levels of college lacrosse. Thunder alumni are among the best players in the nation and are regularly recognized in high school honors including USA Lacrosse All American and All State. Thunder is the only program in Georgia affiliated with the National Lacrosse Federation. This membership allows Thunder exclusive access to NLF recruiting events which draw college coaches from top programs. Thunder Directors and coaches have the experience, connections and proven ability to facilitate and help guide the recruiting process for Thunder players.

The National Lacrosse Federation is a member-driven organization comprised of the top lacrosse clubs in the world. Thunder is a proud affiliate of the NLF. For more information on the NLF, please visit its website: https://nationallacrossefederation.com

Please see the following: https://www.usalacrosse.com/age-eligibility-guidelines

Thunder Elite is for the most highly skilled and motivated lacrosse players who aspire to play at the highest level. Thunder Elite teams compete nationally among the best programs in the country at some of the most highly respected recruiting events. Thunder Elite attracts the best players in the southeast. The teams require annual commitment for the fall and summer tournament seasons. Tryouts generally occur in June and July – please check Thunder website often for updates and Thunder social media. Thunder Select is for the emerging player, looking to train and develop within the Thunder curriculum. Thunder Select will compete locally and throughout the region. Thunder Select teams form seasonally in the fall and again in the summer. Please look for tryout information on the Thunder website as well as Thunder social media.

Credit & Refund Policy

3Step Sports, LLC/Lacrosse Division

Team Events: Involuntary Cancellation Policy – Weather, Facility Closure, COVID-19, etc.

Deposits are non-refundable for all 3STEP Lacrosse team events. Teams attending a 3STEP Lacrosse team event must pay an initial deposit with the full balance due in full 60 days prior to the event. If an event is involuntarily cancelled, teams paid in full will be offered a 90% credit or a 50% refund of their paid in full balance. Those teams not paid in full (deposit only or partial balance) will receive a 50% credit of the balance paid. Credits or refunds will be processed a minimum of 60 days after the event. 3STEP Lacrosse will not be responsible for any ancillary or related expenses incurred by any individual, team, club or organization if the tournament is canceled in whole or in part.

Team Events: Voluntary Cancellation Policy – Team Chooses to Withdraw

Deposits are non-refundable for all 3STEP Lacrosse team events. Teams attending a 3STEP Lacrosse team event must pay an initial deposit with the final balance due in full 60 days prior to the event. If a team that has paid in full wishes to withdraw and submits a request at least 60 days prior to the scheduled event date, 3STEP Lacrosse will issue a full credit less the initial deposit amount or a full refund less the initial deposit amount. No credit or refund requests of any kind will be granted if a cancelation is made less than 60 days prior to the scheduled event date. Credits or refunds will be processed a minimum of 60 days after the date of the request to withdraw. 3STEP Lacrosse will not be responsible for any ancillary or related expenses incurred by any individual, team, club or organization if the team wishes to withdraw in whole or in part.

Individual Events: Involuntary Cancellation Policy – Weather, Facility Closure, COVID-19, Injury, etc.

Deposits are non-refundable for all 3STEP Lacrosse individual events. Individuals attending a 3STEP Lacrosse individual event must pay an initial deposit with the final balance due 60 days prior to the event. If an event is involuntarily cancelled, individuals will be offered a 90% credit or a 50% refund of their paid in full balance. Individuals who have not paid in full (deposit only or partial balance) will receive a 50% credit of the balance paid. Medical documentation will be required for individuals who cannot attend due to injury or illness. Credits and refunds will be processed a minimum of 60 days after the event. 3STEP Lacrosse will not be responsible for any ancillary or related expenses incurred by any individual, family, club or organization if the event is canceled in whole or in part.

Individual Events: Voluntary Cancellation Policy – Player Chooses to Withdraw

Deposits are non-refundable for all 3STEP Lacrosse individual events. Individuals attending a 3STEP Lacrosse individual event must pay an initial deposit with the final balance due 60 days prior to the event. If an individual that has registered and paid in full wishes to withdraw and submits a request at least 60 days prior to the scheduled event date, 3STEP Lacrosse will issue a full credit less the initial deposit amount a or a full refund less the initial deposit amount. No credit or refund requests of any kind will be granted if a cancelation is made less than 60 days prior to the scheduled event date. Credits or refunds will be processed a minimum of 60 days after the date of the request to withdraw. 3STEP Lacrosse will not be responsible for any ancillary or related expenses incurred by any individual, family, club or organization if the individual wishes to withdraw.

Club Teams: Involuntary Cancellation Policy – Weather, Facility Closure, COVID-19, Injury, etc.

Deposits are non-refundable for all 3STEP Lacrosse clubs. Individuals registering for a 3STEP Lacrosse club must pay an initial deposit. After the initial deposit, individuals registered with a 3STEP Lacrosse club must keep their account in good standing according to the published payment policies and schedule. If a season or tournament is involuntarily cancelled, in whole or in part, individuals with an account in good standing or that have paid in full, will be offered a pro-rata credit commensurate to the amount of cancelled programming less the initial deposit. Medical documentation will be required for individuals who cannot attend due to injury or illness. Credits will be processed a minimum of 60 days after cancellation. 3STEP Lacrosse will not be responsible for any ancillary or related expenses incurred by any individual, family, club or organization if the club season is canceled in whole or in part.

Club Teams: Voluntary Cancellation Policy – Player Chooses to Withdraw

Deposits are non-refundable for all 3STEP Lacrosse clubs. Individuals registering for a 3STEP Lacrosse club must pay an initial deposit. After the initial deposit, individuals registered with a 3STEP Lacrosse club must keep their account in good standing according to the published payment policies and schedule. If an individual player / customer voluntarily withdraws from a 3STEP Lacrosse club at any point, said player / customer forfeits all monies paid and no credits or refunds will be granted for any reason. 3STEP Lacrosse will not be responsible for any ancillary or related expenses incurred by any individual, family, club or organization if the individual player / customer wishes to withdraw.

• Respect the game, play fairly and follow its rules and regulations and show respect for authority.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship before, during and after all games, practices or related activities.
• Be courteous and respectful to opposing teams, players, coaches and the officials. 
• Be on your best behavior at team hotels and restaurants while traveling.
• Refrain from the use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and abusive language.
• Abstain from using social media that in any way that may reflect negatively on the program, including making degrading comments about teammates, coaches, opponents, officials or other lacrosse programs. In addition to our club monitoring social media, college coaches are potentially watching so players should act accordingly.
• Attend all practices not conflicted by a prior commitment and all tournaments/games you committed to upon registration.

• Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, fans and officials at games and practices.
• Encourage my child to play by the rules and respect the rights of players, coaches, fans and officials.
• Agree to allow the coaches to instruct my child during game and practice situations and not interfere by offering additional instruction from the sidelines or give my child instructions counter to those of the coach. Unless asked for their assistance, parents are to stand on the opposite sideline during games and  outside of the field space during practice.
• Recognize that coaches are willing to discuss only my child or the coaching philosophies, but agree that discussions will take place at the appropriate time and place and never during or directly after a game or practice or in the presence of any players.
• Ensure my child attends all practices not conflicted by a prior commitment and all tournaments/games they committed to upon registration.