Hello, my name is Michael
Marley and I am the head coach for the 2024-2025 U13 AA hockey team. I would
like to welcome everyone to our tryouts and thank you for taking the time to
attend. I wish every player the best of luck!
TRYOUT SCHEDULE:
Tryout #1: Tuesday
April 30, 2024 – ACC #1 - 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Tryout #2: Thursday
May 2, 2024 – ACC #1 – 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Tryout #3: Friday
May 3, 2024 – ACC #2 – 7:30pm – 9:00pm
(Exhibition game vs Newmarket)
TRYOUT PROCESS:
1. On the day of each tryout, AMHA
representatives will be present to help with the tryout registration process. Sign-in
will take place at ACC prior to the tryout. Every player should have registered
for a Tryout Passport prior to the first tryout. Details can be found at: https://auroraminorhockey.com/Forms/2893/2024_-2025_Tryout_Passport_/
2. Please arrive at least 45
minutes before the tryout begins.
3. When you arrive at the ACC,
please go to the AMHA table to sign-in and receive your child’s tryout jersey.
THIS JERSEY MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF EACH TRYOUT! It does not go home.
4. Full protective gear is
mandatory, including neck and mouth guards – players without, or missing such
equipment, will NOT be allowed on the ice.
5. There will be a team of
independent evaluators who will be assisting me with assessing the players. The
AMHA will also assign independent evaluators.
6. During and after the tryout,
please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they have a job to do.
7. Communication of my decisions
after each tryout will occur via the website and NOT in person at
the arena.
Your player’s passport submission ID number is your code that identifies you on
the website (Look at U13AA for the team and then to the Tryout Player List page).
·
After the 1st tryout, results
will be posted no later than 11:00 pm the same day.
·
After the 2nd tryout, results
will be posted no later than 11:00 pm of the same day.
·
After the 3rd tryout, results
will be posted no later than 11:45 pm the same day.
8. Please look to the AMHA website
for additional information on association tryout policies
I am aware that some players (and/or their
parents) may experience anxiety during this process. PLEASE kindly reinforce
with your child that they perform at their best when feeling relaxed and
confident. It is also important for parents to help manage their child’s
expectations during this process. A roster position on this team should never
be assumed. Let’s all make the tryout process an enjoyable one!
TRYOUT EXPECTATIONS:
The following is a list of what I am
looking for during the tryouts:
·
Team Play Coachability Hockey
sense
·
Attitude Effort Battling/Compete
·
Puck handling Shooting Skating
TEAM EXPECTATIONS:
There will be a financial commitment from
each family. The estimated financial commitment will be approximately $3,000.00.
· We will be looking for sponsors
to help reduce the cost per family.
· When choosing to play to rep
hockey, there is a time commitment required of each family. We will be on the
ice 3 to 6 times per week with practices and games. It is expected that all players attend all practices and games.
· Part of the season development
plan includes spring training sessions and beginning of season training camp.
· YSMHL Playoffs and practices will
be take place through March Break 2025. It is expected that all players
attend all practices and games.
· We will be attending 4 tournaments
(with 1-2 being away tournaments).
· Our season extends all the way
to April 13, 2025. Please make your vacation plans accordingly. It is
expected that all players attend all practices and games.
I will be looking for the following parent
positions: 2-3 Assistant coaches, 1 Practice coach, 2 Team trainers, Team
manager, and a Videographer as well as other roles (fundraising, music
coordinator, etc.)
All
decisions about player positions are at the discretion of the coach and will
most likely change during the season based on the needs of the team.
If you have a question for me, please email
me. If you have a concern, then please respect the OMHA protocol of waiting 24
hours to contact the coach. Please contact me via email after this time. If I
receive an email before this time, I will respond when the 24 hour wait period
has expired.
THANK YOU and I look forward to seeing you
at the rink.
Michael Marley
Aurora
Tigers U13 AA – Head Coach
Email:
[email protected]