Hello Parents and Players,
My name is Mike Charendoff and I am
excited to be the Head Coach of the Aurora Tigers 2023-2024 U15 BB team. Below you will find information related to
the upcoming season including the tryout process, schedule, and evaluation
criteria.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
• Tryout
#1 Sat May 13
2:45pm – 4:15pm (ACC2)
• Tryout
#2 Mon May 15 7:45pm
– 9:15pm (ACC2)
• Tryout
#3 Wed May 17
8:45pm – 10:15pm (ACC2)
The first two tryouts will consist of
a variety of hockey drills and scrimmage time, whereas the last session will be
an exhibition game against the Newmarket Renegades.
TRYOUT PROCESS
1. You must pre-register your player online (on the AMHA website) for the upcoming season and purchase a Tryout Passport.
2. Please arrive 45-minutes before Tryouts #1 and #2 and 60-minutes prior to Tryout #3.
3. When you arrive, please go to the AMHA sign-in table located in the main lobby outside ACC2. You will be given a tryout jersey to use that day. Please note that THIS JERSEY MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF EACH TRYOUT SESSION. It does not go home.
4. Full protective gear is mandatory, including neck guard and mouth guards. Players without proper equipment will not be allowed on the ice.
5. You must attend the first tryout to be invited back to the second and third tryouts.
6. To ensure fairness and impartiality, there will be a team of independent evaluators who will assist me with player assessment, including representatives from the AMHA.
7. During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they are focused on the task at hand.
8. After each tryout, decisions will be communicated via the U15 BB team website and not in person at the arena. Your player's tryout passport submission ID number is the code that identifies your player on the website. On the team site please refer to the U15 BB Menu "Tryout Player List" to look for your player's ID number after results are posted.
RESULTS
Player ID numbers will be posted for
those advancing to the next round of tryouts by these times.
• Tryout
#1 Posted Sun. May 14th,
after 6:00p.
• Tryout
#2 Posted Tue. May 16th,
after 6:00pm.
• Tryout
#3 Posted Thu. May 18th,
after 6:00pm.
I am aware that some players (and/or Parents) may
experience stress and anxiety during the tryout process. Please encourage your players to try their best, but please also remind them that
they perform better when feeling relaxed and confident.
TRYOUT EXPECTATIONS
Several independent and experienced coaches will
act as evaluators during the tryout process, as well as the on-ice
instructors. Their opinions, together
with my own, plus the independent AMHA evaluators will select the 2023/2024 U15
BB team. Please do not approach the
evaluators, all questions should be directed to me through the U15 BB website
email link.
Please know that this feedback gathered will be
used to help select the 15 players and 2 goalies for the team. Many factors will be considered in this
decision-making process including the following:
1.
Skating
2.
Puck Handling
3.
Shooting
4.
Coachability
5.
Battling
6.
Hockey IQ
7.
Attentiveness
8.
Team Play
9.
Attitude
A rostered position on this team should never be assumed, it is earned!
Also, please note that I am a strong believer that a players “will”
and determination is just as important as the players skills!
TEAM EXPECTATIONS
Before committing, please take the following into consideration.
- The
financial commitment for each player is estimated to be between $2,500 - $3,000,
although we will be looking for sponsorships to help offset these costs.
- A
significant time commitment will be required.
On average we will be on the ice 3-4 times per week and Players are
expected to attend all practices and games.
- We
will be attending approximately 2-4 tournaments, of which at least 1 will be an
away tournament that would involve an additional cost per family.
- If
your player makes the team, they MUST attend a MANDATORY
Tiger Wear Team fitting at Lion's Share Marketing Group (16610 Bayview Ave, Newmarket) which is scheduled for 7:30pm, Wed May 24
- I
will be looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:
-Assistant Coaches, Team Trainer,
Manager, Treasurer, On-Ice Helpers, Team Videographer, and a Dryland Training
Coach.
- All
decisions about player positions are at the discretion of the Head Coach, and
player positions can change throughout the season.
- Our
season will begin immediately following tryouts with a Parent Meeting during
which important information about the upcoming season will be shared in greater
detail. Date and time TBD.
If you have any questions for me,
please feel free to email. If you have a
concern, please respect the OMHA protocol of waiting 24-hours before emailing
me. Please know that if I receive a
concern prior to this 24-hr period that I will not respond until the protocol
period has expired.
Thank you, and good luck to everyone!
Sincerely,
Mike Charendoff
Head Coach – U15 BB