Hello, my name is John Kalpakis and I am the
head coach for the 2024-2025 U16A hockey club. I would like to welcome everyone
to our tryouts and thank you for taking the time to attend. I wish every participant
the best of luck!
TRYOUT SCHEDULE:
Tryout #1: Saturday May 4 – ACC #1 –
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Tryout #2: Tuesday May 7 – ACC #2 –
7:45 pm – 9:15 pm
Tryout #3:
Friday May 10 – @ Magna Arena – 9:00 pm (Exhibition game vs Newmarket
Renegades)
TRYOUT PROCESS:
1. Returning players MUST try out for the level above
(AKA 1 up rule)
2. 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.
3.
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the tryout begins.
4. 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.
5. Full protective gear is mandatory, including neck
and mouth guards – players without, or missing such equipment, will NOT be
allowed on the ice.
6. There will be a team of independent evaluators who
will be assisting me with assessing the players. The AMHA will also assign
independent evaluators.
7. During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach
the evaluators.
8. Communication of my decisions after each tryout will
occur via the website and NOT in person at the arena. Your players passport
submission ID number is your code that identifies you on the website (Look at U16A
for the team and then to the Tryout Player List page).
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After the 1st tryout, results will be posted after 4:00 pm the next day.
After the 2nd tryout, results will be posted after 4:00 pm of the next
day.
After the 3rd tryout, results will be posted the night of the exhibition game.
IMPORTANT:
Returning players should
not expect to automatically proceed to the third tryout. All tryouts will be
weighted equally and redirects will happen as seen fit. Players who might be
redirected from the level above should not expect a spot on the team as well. Evaluations
will be conducted based on performance during the tryout process.
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! (For a good read visit Parents, Remember These 7
Tips During the Tryout Process (omha.net)
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 $3000.
· 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 (One of these will be an overnight).
I will be looking for the following parent positions: Assistant coaches, Practice
coaches, goalie coach, Team manager, Team trainer and assistant trainer as well
as other roles (fundraising, social, 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.
APPAREL FITTING DAY
If your child makes the
team, they MUST attend the
Tigerware fitting on May 15th at 9:00pm. Lion Share Marketing, 16610 Bayview Avenue, Unit 8.
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.