My name is Martin Hanna and I am excited to be coaching the Aurora Tigers 2025/2026 U14 A team. Below you will find information related to the upcoming season including the tryout process, schedule, and evaluation criteria.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
• Tryout #1 Monday May 5th @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm ACC1
• Tryout #2 Tuesday May 6th @ 7:45pm – 9:15pm ACC2
• Tryout #3 Thursday May 8th @ 7:45pm – 9:15pm ACC2 (Exhibition Game)
TRYOUT PROCESS
1. 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.
2. Please arrive at least 45 - 60 minutes before the tryout begins
3. When you arrive, please go to the AMHA sign-in table located in the lobby. You will be given a tryout jersey for use that day. Please note that THIS JERSEY MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF EACH TRYOUT SESSION. Please note that jerseys will be provided to you at the tryout however please have a jersey in your bag in the event that we need you to wear it.
4. Full protective gear is mandatory, including neck and mouth guards. Players without such equipment will not be allowed on the ice.
5. To ensure fairness and impartiality, there will be a team of independent evaluators who will be assisting me with player assessment, including representatives from the AMHA
6. During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they are focused on the task at hand.
RESULTS
After each tryout, decisions will be communicated on the “Tryout Player List” page of the Aurora Tigers U14 A team website. Your player's tryout passport submission ID number is the code that identifies your player on the website.
Players advancing to the next round of tryouts will find their passport ID number listed.
I am aware that some players (and/or Parents) may experience stress and anxiety during the tryout process. Please kindly reinforce with your player that they perform at their best when feeling relaxed and confident. It is important for parents to help manage their child’s expectations during this process. A rostered position on this team should never be assumed, it has to be earned. Let’s all try to make this process an enjoyable one!
TRYOUT EXPECTATIONS
Several INDEPENDENT and experienced coaches will act as evaluators during the tryout process, as well as the on-ice instructors. Their opinions together with the independent AMHA evaluators will select the 2024/2025 U14 A team. Please do not approach the evaluators, all questions should be directed to me through the U14 A website email link.
Please know that this feedback gathered will be used to help select the Team. Many factors will be considered in this decision-making process including the following:
- Work Ethic
- Team Play
- Skating
- Coachability
- Hockey IQ
- Puck Handling
- Shooting
- Attentiveness
- Attitude
- Battling
TEAM EXPECTATIONS
Before committing, please take the following into consideration:
The financial commitment for each player is estimated to be $2,500 - $3500, although we will be looking for sponsorships/fundraisers to help offset these costs.
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 looking to enter 3 or 4 tournaments, of which 2 may be an away tournament that would involve an additional cost per family.
Once the team is selected, we will be looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:
- 2-3 Assistant Coaches
- Goalie Coach,
- Team Trainer,
- Team Manager
- Treasurer
- On-Ice Helpers
- Team Photo/Videographer.
All decisions about player positions are at the discretion of the Coaches, and player positions can change throughout the season.
If your child makes the team, they MUST attend a MANDATORY Tiger Wear Team fitting which is scheduled on May 24th @ 3:00 at Lion Share Marketing Group, 16610 Bayview Ave, Newmarket.
Our season extends all the way to about mid April.
If you have any questions for me, please feel free to email. If you have a concern, please respect the OMHA protocol of waiting 24-hours before emailing me. Please know that if I receive a concern prior to this 24-hr period that I will not respond until the protocol period has expired.
Thank you, and good luck to everyone!
Sincerely,
Martin Hanna
[email protected]
Coach – U14 A