Hello, my name is Brian
Chisholm and I am the head coach for the 2024-2025 U13 A 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: Saturday May 04, 2:45-4:15
PM, Aurora CC (2 - McAlpine Lincoln)
Tryout #2: Wednesday May 08, 7:15
PM-8:45 PM, Aurora CC (2 - McAlpine Lincoln)
Tryout #3: Thursday May 09, 8:00 PM-9:00
PM, Newmarket Magna Centre – Exhibition Game vs. Newmarket Renegades U13A
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/2893/2024_-2025_Tryout_Passport_/
Please arrive at least 30-45 minutes before the tryout
begins.
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.
Full protective gear is mandatory, including neck and
mouth guards – players without, or missing such equipment, will NOT be allowed
on the ice.
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.
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
U13 A 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 10:30 pm the SAME day.
· After the 3rd tryout, results will be posted AFTER
10:00 pm (but no later than 11:00pm) the SAME day.
There is a mandatory team fitting for
apparel, jerseys, etc, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:30pm.
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
$3,000 (this does not include the Registration Fee OR the Tryout
Passport Fee (which are both required to attend the tryouts), or accommodation
fees for our one away tournament (see below)).
· 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 One in-season GTA-based tournament
o One away tournament (location TBD but could be USA
based)
o One Season-End tournament in the GTA
Our
season extends all the way to the middle of April, 2025. Please make your
vacation plans accordingly.
I will be looking for some or all of the following
parent positions:
o 2-3 Assistant coaches
o Team manager
o Team trainer
o Backup trainer
o Safety Ambassador
o Other roles (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.
Note: Returning rep players MUST try out for the
level above (AKA 1-up rule)
If you have a question for me, then
please email me at [email protected]. If you have any concerns, 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.
Brian