Dear Parents,
My name is T.J. Hill and I will be the Head Coach of the U9
MD Aurora Tigers this season. I am very pleased to announce that David Manning
will be joining me on the bench again this season.
We are thrilled that Dave is
coming back to coach.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
2025-26 U9 MD tryouts. I wish everyone the best of luck throughout the process.
This year's Tryout Schedule is as follows:
Tryout #1 - Saturday April 12, 2025 – ACC #2 (Lincoln) –
5:00pm-6:30pm
Tryout #2 - Sunday April 13, 2025 – ACC #1 (Ford) –
2:00pm-3:30pm
Tryout#3 - Thursday April 17, 2025 - ACC #2 (Lincoln) -
7:15pm - 8:45pm
TRYOUT PROCESS:
1. You must pre-register your child online (AMHA Website)
and purchase a tryout passport.
2. You will see your child’s passport number on the U9 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.
*** There is a possibility we have more participants than
tryout jerseys. To be safe, we are asking players to please bring a white and
dark jersey to wear just in case we run into this issue.
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 U9 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 and final tryout, results will be posted
immediately following the tryout and players will be expected to sign their
offer sheet at the arena that night.
OTHER TEAM
INFORMATION:
The cost to play U9 MD will be approximately $2000. We will
be on the ice approximately 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
[email protected]