2025/26 U13 A Aurora Tigers
Tryouts Welcome, and thank you, all parents, guardians, and players for taking
part in our 2025/26 “U13A” team tryout.
My name is Adam Theodorou, and I will be your head coach for the 2025/26
season. I feel very fortunate and excited to be leading a great group of 2013
athletes to another fantastic year of hockey. Please see the below information
on details for the upcoming season.
Tryout Schedule:
Tryout 1: Sat, May 03- 1:15pm – 2:45pm Aurora CC (2-McAlpine Lincoln) Arrive
45min before
Tryout 2: Wed, May 04th -3:00pm – 4;30pm Aurora CC (2-McAlpine
Lincoln) Arrive 45min before
Tryout 3: Fri, May 9th -5:30pm – 7:00pm (2-McAlpine Lincoln) Arrive 45min
before
All 3 tryouts will consist of a variety of drills and scrimmage time.
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 U13 A – Tryout Player List
page on the website. If your passport number is present, you are welcome to
come to the tryout. If the number is not there, please contact the AMHA.
3. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before tryout 1,2, and 3.
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.
Drills and Evaluations
The tryouts will be an anxious time for all of us while the players are
evaluated. It will be an extremely difficult task choosing 15-17 players
for the team from a large group of hardworking athletes. Player selection
will be based on their individual abilities within these categories
Skating Work Ethic Team Play
Hockey IQ Passing/Shooting Positional Play
Coach-ability Hockey Sense Compete Level
Evaluation Team
Several INDEPENDENT and experienced coaches will act as evaluators and/or on
ice instructors. Their opinions together with my own and the AMHA’s
independent evaluators will select the U13 A team.
Please do not approach evaluators, all questions should be directed towards me
through the 2025/2026 U13 A webpage email link.
During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they
have a job to do.
The first on ice session will be open to any 2013 registered AMHA
players.
The second session will include all candidates asked to return from the first
ice session. The Third and final session will include all candidates asked to
return from the second tryout.
Only those selected for the final session will be participating in the final
session.
Selection or Release Process 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 U13 A website for the team and the tryout page).
After the 1st tryout, results will be posted after 9pm on May 3rd·
After the 2nd tryout, results will be posted after 9pm on May 4th·
After the 3rd tryout, results will be posted after 9pm on May 9th
Parents/Guardians of ‘released’ players are welcome to reach out via email to
the Head Coach but please respect the OMHA protocol of waiting 48
hours after the final tryout, should you have specific questions or desire
additional feedback.
A parent meeting for those selected to the team will be scheduled in the near
future.
Team Expectations:
There will be a financial commitment from each family. The estimated financial
commitment will be approximately $3000 to 3,200.
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 4 to 5 times per week with practices and games.
It is expected that all players attend all practices and games.
We will be attending approx. 3 to 4 tournaments (at least one being an away
tourney) but would like to add more in.
Coaching Staff
I will be selecting the remainder of the coaches/staff after the final
tryout once the team is selected.
I will be Working with:
2-3 assistant coaches·
1-3 practice/development coaches
1 Team Manager
1 Team trainer ·
Other roles:
Social Committee for fundraising, team events and other group incentives, etc.)
Positions:
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.
However I encourage each player to tryout for the position of their
choice.
Tiger Jersey Fitting Day:
If your child makes the team, they MUST attend the Tigerware fitting
Tuesday May 13th -7:30pm at Lion Share Marketing, 16610 Bayview
Avenue, Unit 8.
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.
Selecting a team from all the talented players is very difficult for everyone.
Let's remember that this is a game, we are all volunteers and selecting a team
of players is a tough decision to make, and unfortunately, we can not select
every player who tries out. It is 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!I wish all
candidates the best of luck in their tryouts and I look forward to seeing you
at the rink.
Adam Theodorou
Head Coach –U13 A