Hello families,
It’s wonderful to return to playing hockey!
My name is Dan Orrett and I am the U11 Select Aurora Tigers Head Coach.
Please see below for dates/times of Tryouts for the team.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Mon, Oct
25 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Aurora
CC (1 - McAlpine Ford)
Wed, Oct 27 6:00 PM-7:20 PM Aurora
CC (2 - McAlpine Lincoln)
Fri, Oct
29 6:15 PM-7:15 PM Aurora
CC (2 - McAlpine Lincoln)
TRYOUT PROCESS:
1. Your child must be registered with the AMHA and roostered on a H.L. team in order to tryout. There is a $15 cash cost for each tryout session.
2. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tryout begins.
3. When you arrive at the lobby of ACC #2, 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. You must attend the first tryout in order to be invited back to the second and third tryout.
6. There will be a team of independent evaluators who will be assisting me with assessing the players.
7. During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they have a job to do
8. Decisions after each tryout will be communicated via email and NOT in person at the arena. You will be contacted via the email given at sign-in regarding the remaining tryout and final cuts.
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!
Entry to our Rinks - protocols and guidelines will be in effect for all tryouts.
TRYOUT EXPECTATIONS: The following is a list of what I am looking for during the tryouts: · Skating · Coachability · Hockey IQ· Puck handling · Shooting · Attentiveness· Attitude · Battling · Team play
TEAM EXPECTATIONS:
There will be a financial commitment from each family. The estimated financial commitment per player/family will be approximately $1,500. to $1,850.
We will be looking for sponsorships and fundraising to help reduce the cost per family.
There will also be a time commitment required of each family. We will be on the ice 1 to 2 times per week with practices and games. It is expected that all players attend all practices and games. We will be attending approx. 2 to 3 tournaments (this will be discussed more in detail at the parent meeting).
Our team will not be traveling outside of Ontario this year.
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 your child makes the team, they MUST attend the Tiger ware fitting date and time. This will be posted later.
I would like to start our season immediately following tryouts with our parent team meeting.
If you have any questions for me, please feel free to 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. I look forward to tryouts and a great season of hockey, stay safe and see you at the rink !
Thank you.
Dan Orrett Head Coach – U11 Select
Email: [email protected]