May 1st,
2015
Dear
Parents and Players,
We would like to welcome everyone to the Minor Pee Wee A,
2015 AMHA team tryouts and thank you for taking the time to attend.
Please continue reading for more information about the upcoming tryouts
The players will be assigned a tryout jersey colour and number. Jersey must be handed in to the coach following completion of each tryout.
Kindly note that full protective gear is mandatory, including neck and mouth guards – players without, or missing such equipment, will not be allowed on the ice.
The tryouts will be an anxious time for all of us while the players are evaluated. It will be an extremely difficult task choosing 17 players (15 players, 2 goalies) for each team from a large group of hardworking athletes. Player selection will be based on their individual abilities such as:
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· Skating
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· Puck handling
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· Shooting
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· Team play
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· Hockey sense
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· Attentiveness
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· Attitude
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· Desire
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· Coachability
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To ensure the selection process is fair, there will be a team of evaluators assisting me in assessing the players. Please do not approach evaluators.
TRYOUTS - DATES – TIME – LOCATION
May 2nd, 12:30pm ACC 1
May 3rd, 2pm ACC 1
May 5th, 7:45pm ACC 2
Releases after each of the tryouts will be made by the head coach via the AMHA Website. The posting will be made via your player number by 8pm each of the first two tryout days. Final Selection to the team will be posted on the AMHA Website by 8pm on May 6th. The head coach will be available for additional feedback for released players, if requested, no sooner than 48 hours after the final tryout date.
It is important to know that playing rep hockey requires a big commitment both time-wise and financially. This year we will be playing approximately 30 league games plus additional play-off, tournament and exhibition games. The regular ice times have not yet been determined. Each week there will be, on average, two practices and one home and one away game. There will also be 2-4 tournaments (one/two out of town). Budget outlines have not been completed but we expect it will cost approximately ($1,500-$2,000) per player for the season. Parents may be called upon to obtain sponsorship, organize fundraising activities to help offset these costs and to support the team administratively. There will also be a mandatory team dress code for games.
Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us away from the arena.
It should be clearly understood that if your child should make this team, it will be the coach’s final decision as to the positions they will be playing.
Looking forward to the upcoming season.
Please note the following important fitting dates:
Jersey and Sock fitting for Minor Pee Wee A will take place on Saturday May 9th in the lobby of ACC2, between 12pm and 4pm. Please make sure you attend this fitting time once selected to the team.
All Tigerware off ice apparel will be sized for all teams on Saturday June 20th 11:30 am - 4:00 pm AMHA Tiger Fun day - Machell Park. There will also be a bbq and some fun activities for the players and their families to enjoy.
Glenn Dool
Head Coach
[email protected]