Tryouts, News, U15 A, 2022-2023 (Aurora Minor Hockey)

Welcome, my name is Allan Boyd, and I’m honoured to be the head coach of the 2022/2023 U15A Aurora Tigers. I would like to wish every skater all the best during the tryout process.

TRYOUT SCHEDULE

•         Monday May 9, 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm, ACC 2

•         Wednesday May 11, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, ACC 2

•         Thursday May 12, 6:00 pm – vs. Richmond Hill Stars, ACC 2

•         Saturday May 14, 5:45 pm – vs. Newmarket Renegades, Magna - Pfaff

 

TRYOUT PROCESS

1.      You must pre-register your child on-line (AMHA Website) for the upcoming season & purchase a tryout                   passport.

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. The                 AMHA will also assign a team of independent evaluators.

7.      During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they have a job to do.

8.      Communication of my decisions after each tryout will occur via the website and NOT in person at the                    arena. Your child’s passport submission ID number is your code that identifies you on the website (Look at             U15 A for the team and the tryout page).

·        After the 1^st tryout, results will be posted after 6:00 pm the next day.

·        After the 2^nd tryout, results will be posted after 11:00 pm the same day.

·        After the 3^rd tryout, results will be posted after 6:00 pm the next day.

.        After the 4^th tryout, results will be posted after 2:00 pm the next day.

 

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:

•         Skating

•         Passing       

•         Puck control

•         Attitude

•         Shooting

•         Positioning

•         Battling/compete level

•         Hockey IQ

•         Goalie skills

•         Team play

•         Work ethic

•         Coachability

•         Passing!!!

 

The 2022 -2023 roster will include 15 skaters and 2 goalies.

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, then 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.   

 

  TEAM EXPECTATIONS:

•         There will be a financial commitment from each family. The estimated financial commitment will be             approximately $2,000 to 2,500.

•         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 2 to 4 times                 per week with practices and games. It is expected that all players attend all practices and games.

•         We will be attending approx. 3 to 4 tournaments. 

•         Our season extends all the way to April 10, 2023. Please make your vacation plans accordingly.

 

TEAM STAFF

Please remember that without volunteers there will be no season. I will be looking for the following parent positions:

•         2-3 assistant coaches

•         2 on ice practice coaches (Goalie Coach)

•         Team manager

•         Team trainer, and 1 back up

•         Charitable lead

•         Treasurer

•         Other roles (fundraising, on-ice helpers during practices, stats person, videographer etc.)

  

MANDATORY DATES

•         Tigerware Fitting: Monday May 16^th, 7:30PM – 9:00pm. Lion’s Share, 16610 Bayview Ave., Unit 8

•         Parent Meeting: TBA

See you at the rink.

 

Coach Allan

416-433-9621

[email protected]