Dear Parents,
My name is T.J. Hill and I will be the Head Coach of the U8 MD Aurora Tigers this season. I am very pleased to announce that joining me this season to coach the team is Dave Manning. I am thrilled that Dave is joining me to coach this season. We are very fortunate to have his many years of experience and expertise on our coaching staff as we work to provide a great year of fun and development for our kids.
I would like to welcome all parents and players to the 2024-25 U8 MD tryouts. I wish everyone the best of luck throughout the process.
This year's Tryout Schedule is as follows:
Tryout #1 = Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024 – ACC #2 (Lincoln) – 5:45pm-6:45pm
Tryout #2 = Thursday, Sept 12, 2024 – ACC #1 (Ford) – 6pm-7pm
Tryout#3 = Saturday, Sept 14, 2024 - ACC #2 (Lincoln) - 1:15pm - 2:15pm
TRYOUT PROCESS:
1. You must pre-register your child online (AMHA Website) for the upcoming season & purchase a tryout passport.
2. You will see your child’s passport number on the U8 MD – Tryout Player List page on the website if you are welcome to come to the tryout. If the number is not there, please contact the AMHA.
3. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tryout begins.
4. When you arrive at the lobby of the ACC rink #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.
5. Full protective gear is mandatory, including neck guards. Players who do not have full equipment will NOT be allowed on the ice.
6. During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they will be focused on evaluating the players.
7. You will be notified whether or not you have made it to the next tryout via the website and NOT in person. Your child’s passport submission ID number is the code that identifies them on the website (look at the U8 MD website for the team and the tryout page).
After the 1st tryout, results will be posted that evening
After the 2nd tryout, results will be posted that evening
After the 3rd tryout, results will be posted approximately 3-4 hours after the end of the tryout.
OTHER TEAM INFORMATION:
The cost to play U8 MD will be approximately $2000. We will be on the ice 3-4 times per week for practices and games. Our goal for this season is to provide a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where our players have fun, develop their skills and learn about the game of hockey. We want all of our players to develop a passion for the game and hope they have a strong desire to continue playing hockey for years to come.
If you have any questions for me, please feel free to reach out any time. Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone at tryouts this week.
T.J. Hill
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