Hello, my name is Justin Galaski and I am
the head coach for the 2023-2024 U11 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:
Monday May 01, 6:15-7:45pm, Aurora CC (2 -
McAlpine Lincoln)
Thursday May 04, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM, Aurora CC
(1 - McAlpine Ford)
Friday May 05, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM, Aurora CC
(2 - McAlpine Lincoln)
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/Articles/20519/2021_Passports/
2.
Please arrive at least 30-45
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 child’s passport submission ID number is your code that identifies you on
the website (Look at U11 AA for the team and then to the Tryout Player List page).
·
After the 1st tryout, results
will be posted no later than 10:00 pm the following day.
·
After the 2nd tryout, results
will be posted no later than 9:30 pm of the same day.
·
After the 3rd tryout, results
will be posted AFTER 9:00 pm the same day.
8.
There is a mandatory team
fitting for apparel, jerseys, etc, on Wednesday May 10 at 6:00pm. Please plan
accordingly.
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 $2,500 to
$2,900.
·
We will be looking for sponsors
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 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
o
One Early-Bird tournament in
the GTA
o
Two in-season GTA-based
tournaments
o
One away tournament within
Ontario
·
Our season extends all the way
to the middle of April, 2024. Please make your vacation plans accordingly.
I will be looking for the following parent
positions: 2-3 Assistant coaches, Team trainer and a Safety Ambassador as well as other roles
(fundraising, music coordinator, etc.)
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.
THANK YOU, and I look forward to seeing you
at the rink.
Justin Galaski
Aurora Tigers U11 AA
[email protected]