The 3 tryouts will take place on the following times:
1. Sun, Apr 24 1:45-3:15pm ACC1
2. Tue, Apr 26 6:15-7:45pm ACC2
3. Thu, Apr 28 6:30-8:00pm ACC1
AMHA Novice AA – (2016) Team Tryouts
April 21st, 2016
Dear Parents and Players, We would like to welcome everyone to the Novice AA, 2016 AMHA team tryouts and thank you for taking the time to attend.
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. My assistant coach Steve Muxlow will also be involved in the tryout and selection process. Please do not approach evaluators.
All communication this year following the three tryouts will be posted on the team website. If your son has made it through to the next tryout, his 5 digit ID number will be posted. The results will be posted after 4pm the following day. The same procedure will happen following the final tryout for those that have made the team. A parent meeting for those selected to the team will be scheduled at a later date. Also, Jersey Fittings will take place on Wednesday, May, 25th. 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.
Rob Blakley
Head Coach – Novice AA
[email protected]