Hello, my name is Jim O’Hare and I am the head coach for the 2023-2024 U10 A Aurora Tigers. 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!
As a reminder, the development skates began Monday, April 24th with the four scheduled skates posted in the AMHA home page calendar. While these skates are not mandatory, it is a great chance to get back out on the ice and work on your skills.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE:
Tryout #1: Saturday May 6, 2023 – ACC Ford – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Tryout #2: Tuesday May 9, 2023 – ACC Ford – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Tryout #3: Thursday May 11, 2023 – ACC Ford – 5:30 pm vs New Market Renegades
TRYOUT PROCESS:
- 1. On the day of 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/2714/2023_-2024_Tryout_Passport_-_NEW/
- 2. Please arrive at least 30-45 minutes before the tryout begins and ensure your player is ready to take the ice on time.
- 3. When you arrive at the ACC, please go to the AMHA table to sign-in and receive your player’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 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. During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they have a job to do.
- 6. Communication of my decisions after each tryout will occur via the website and NOT in person at the arena. Your player’s passport submission ID number is your code that identifies you on the website (Look at U10A 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 same day.
· After the 2nd tryout, results will be posted no later than 11:00 pm of the same day.
· After the 3rd tryout, results will be posted AFTER 4:00 pm the following day.
I am aware that some players (and/or their parents) may experience anxiety during this process. PLEASE kindly reinforce with your player 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 · Passing
· Compete level - Team play - Attitude
TEAM EXPECTATIONS:
There will be a financial commitment from each family. The estimated financial commitment will be approximately $2,500 to $3,000.
· 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: GTA based (with up to two away tournaments).
· YSMHL Playoffs and practices will take place through March Break 2024.
Our season extends all the way to the middle of April 2024. Please make your vacation plans accordingly.
· There will be a mandatory team jersey and apparel fitting at LionShare for those players selected to the team. This will take place at 6:00pm on Monday May 15, 2023.
I will be looking for some or all of the following parent positions:
o 2-3 Assistant coaches
o Practice coach
o Team manager
o Team trainer
o Backup trainer
o Safety Ambassador
o Treasurer
o Other roles (music coordinator, stat keepers, videographer, photographer)
· 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, please email me at [email protected] If you have concerns during tryouts or during the season please respect the 24 hour rule.
Thank you, good luck and I look forward to seeing your player on the ice.
Jim O’Hare
U10 A Aurora Tigers
[email protected]