Hello, my name is John Hargrave and I am
the head coach for the 2022-2023 U18 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: Sunday September 18, 2021 – ACC #2 – 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm
Tryout #2: Monday September 19, 2021 – ACC #2 – 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm
Tryout #3: Thursday September 22, 2021 – ACC #1 – 8:30 pm (Game vs. Newmarket Renegades)
TRYOUT PROCESS:
1. On the day of the each tryout, AMHA representatives will be present to help with the tryout registration process. Registration 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/2470/2022_-2023_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 son’s passport submission ID number is your code that identifies you on the website (Look at U18AA 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 9:00 pm the next day.
· After the 3rd tryout, results will be posted no later than 10:00 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 · Coachability · Hockey sense
· Puck handling · Shooting · Attentiveness
· Attitude · Battling · Team play
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 sponsors and may look at 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 3 to 4 times per week with practices and games. It is expected that all players attend all practices and games.
· We will be attending 3-4 tournaments (with potentially two being away tournaments).
· Our season extends to the Middle or end of March 2023. Please make your vacation plans accordingly.
I will be looking for the following parent / non parent positions: 2 Assistant coaches, Team manager, Team trainer as well as other roles (fundraising, on-ice helpers during practices, etc.)
The team fitting will be held on September 24th, 2022 at 2:30-4:00 pm at Lionshare in Newmarket.
All decisions about player positions are at the discretion of the coaches 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.
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the rink.
John Hargrave (Jay)
Aurora Tigers U18 AA – Head Coach
Email: [email protected]