Dear Parents, My name is Mark Di Palma and I am the
head coach for the 2025- 2026 U10 AA hockey team.
I would like to welcome
everyone to the tryouts and thank you for taking the time to attend. I wish
each and every player the best of luck!
TRYOUT
SCHEDULE:
Tryout
#1 = Sat , April 26 2025 - ACC #2 (Lincoln) – 1:15pm to 2:45pm
Tryout
#2 = Sun, April 27, 2025 - ACC #1 (Ford) – 12:15pm to 1:45pm
Tryout#3
= Thurs, May 1, 2025 -ACC #2 (Lincoln) - 5:15pm - 6:45pm
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 U10 AA – Tryout Player List
page on the website. 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 and mouth guards – players
without, or missing such equipment, will NOT be allowed on the ice.
6.
During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they
have a job to do.
7.
Communication of my decisions after each tryout will occur 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 U10 AA 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 4 hours after the end of the
tryout.
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. The process is designed to
fairly pick the top players and goalies based on objective criteria. Let’s all
make the tryout process an enjoyable one!
TEAM
EXPECTATIONS: ·
There
will be a financial commitment from each family. The estimated financial
commitment will be approximately $2000. We will be looking for sponsorships 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 tournaments. 2 local and 1 away
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.
Mark
Di Palma