Dear Parents,
Hello, my name is Scott Day and I am the head coach
for the 2023/2024 U14BB hockey team. I would like to welcome everyone to the
tryouts and thank you for taking the time to attend. I wish each and every
skater the best of luck!
TRYOUT
SCHEDULE:
Tryout
#1 - Friday May 12th, 2023 – ACC #2 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Tryout
#2 - Saturday May 13th, 2023 – ACC #1 – 4pm to 5:30pm
Tryout
#3 - Wednesday May 17th, 2023 – ACC #2 – 7:15pm to 8:45pm
Game
against Newmarket
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 45 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 son’s passport submission ID number is your code
that identifies you on the website
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After the 1st, 2nd and the 3rd tryouts,
results will be posted no later than midnight of the same 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:
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· Skating
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· Coachability
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· Hockey
sense
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· Puck handling
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· Shooting
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· Attentiveness
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· Attitude
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· Battling/Competitiveness
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· Team
play
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TEAM
EXPECTATIONS:
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There
will be a financial commitment from each family. The estimated financial
commitment will be approximately $2,000 to 2,500.
o We will be looking for sponsorships and fundraising
to help reduce the cost per family.
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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.
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We
will be attending approx. 3 to 4 tournaments.
One tournament may be in the U.S. (Chicago, Vermont or Lake Placid) and
at least two tournaments will require the stay in a hotel.
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This year we will be playing and practicing during
March Break. We will not break for March Break as we will be in the middle of
the playoffs. Please make your vacation
plans accordingly.
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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 Tigerware fitting on Wednesday
May 24th, 2023 from 6pm to 8pm.
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.
Scott
Day
Head
Coach – U14BB
Email:
[email protected]