Welcome to the U16 BB Aurora Tigers Tryouts!
My name is Ryan Geary and I am the head coach for the team
this year. I want to thank everyone for taking the time to attend these
tryouts. This team just completed a successful season which included winning
the YSMHL championship and playing in the OMHA weekend. We are looking to continue
that success next season. I wish every player a successful tryout and the best
of luck!
TEAM
STAFF:
A component of the success of this team last year can be
attributed to our incredible team staff. As such, Steve Marshall will be returning
as an assistant coach for the 2025/26 season. I will also be looking for the
following parent positions to fill-out the staff:
o
2 additional assistant coaches
o 1
practice coach
o Team Manager
o
Team trainer (A platoon of 2-3
would be ideal)
o
Treasurer
o
Social team
TRYOUT
EXPECTATIONS:
The success of this past season can be attributed to the camaraderie
in our dressing room. I am looking for
players that want to play, learn and grow with their teammates. I stress
appropriate behaviour at the rink and on the ice as these players represent
Aurora and the Tigers. Additionally, I will be looking at the following during
the tryouts:
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·
Skating
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·
Coachability
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·
Passing
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· Effort
· Positive Attitude
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· Hockey Sense
· Shooting
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Intensity
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Team Mentality
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TRYOUT
SCHEDULE:
Tryout #1 = Saturday May 10, 2025
– ACC #1 (Ford) – 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Tryout #2 = Wednesday May 14, 2025
– ACC #2 (Lincoln) – 6:15pm – Game vs South Simcoe Storm
Tryout #3 = Thursday May 15, 2025
– ACC #1 (Lincoln) – 8:30pm – 10:00pm
TRYOUT
PROCESS:
The first and third tryouts will
consist of a variety of drills and scrimmage time. The second tryout will
feature a home game vs the South Simcoe Storm
You must purchase a tryout passport prior to attending the first
tryout. These cannot be purchased at the arena prior to the tryout. Passports
can be purchased here .
For additional tryout information from the AMHA please click here.
Additionally, if you have any questions feel free to email me. ([email protected])
You will see your child’s passport number on the U16 BB – Tryout
Player List page on the website. If the number is not there, please contact the
AMHA.
Please arrive 45 minutes before tryouts begin.
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.
Full protective gear is mandatory, including neck and mouth guards
– players
without, or missing such equipment, will
NOT be allowed on the ice.
You MUST attend
the first tryout to be invited back to the second or third tryout. If for
whatever reason you are unable to attend, please email me to discuss. Please note, the AMHA has lifted the
guaranteed 3rd tryout protocol for incumbents as well as the one up rule.
There will be a team of INDEPENDENT evaluators, with no
association to the U16 age players, who will be assisting me with assessing and
evaluating the players. I will be using the full panel of evaluators to make
decisions about which players will make the team. All of these evaluators have experience
of coaching and playing hockey. I am also bringing in goalie experts to conduct
evaluations of the goalies.
The AMHA will also assign a team of independent evaluators.
During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they have a job to do.
Communication of my decisions after each tryout will occur via the
website and NOT in person.
Your player’s passport submission ID number is the code that identifies them on
the website (look at the U16 BB website for the team and the tryout page).
· After
the 1st tryout, results will be posted after
8pm on May 10th
· After
the 2nd tryout, results will be posted after
10pm on May 14th
· After
the 3rd tryout, results will be posted after
5pm on May 16th
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 pick the top players
and goalies for team success.
A meeting
for the parents of the players selected to the team will be scheduled shortly
after the tryouts have concluded. Additionally, our team apparel fitting has
been scheduled for Monday, May 26th at 6:00 pm at Lions Share in Newmarket.
TEAM
EXPECTATIONS:
· There
will be a financial commitment from each family. The estimated financial
commitment will be approximately $3,500 to 4,000. 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.
·
In past years the Playoffs have
run through March Break. Please plan on the team playing through March Break
and plan your vacations accordingly.
· We
will be attending approx. 3 to 4 tournaments with 2 being away tournaments
· 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.
If you have questions, please email me. If you have a concern,
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.
Ryan Geary
Head Coach – U16 BB
Email: [email protected]