| Tryout Information
*Please arrive 1 hour before the scheduled time to check in, get a numbered pinnie, etc.)* | TRYOUT 1 (APRIL 23 @6:15 @FIRESTONE) TRYOUT 2 (APRIL 24 @7:30 @FIRESTONE) - Will be run by Steve Traver
- Players could be released after the FIRST tryout
- At the conclusion of the FIRST tryout, families will need to check my AAGHA website (TRYOUT CALL BACK TAB)
- If your daughter’s Tryout Number is listed on the website, your daughter is invited to attend the 2nd tryout
- If your daughter’s Tryout Number is NOT listed, her tryout will have ended at this point and I wish her all the best at the U13B tryout. She will automatically move to the U13B Tryout List - no need to re register.
TRYOUT 3 (APRIL 25 @6:15 @FIRESTONE EXHIBITION GAME) - Will be an exhibition game against the Hamilton Hawks
- After the THIRD and FINAL tryout, families need to check my AAGHA website (TRYOUT CALLBACK TAB) by 8:00 AM for the FINAL TEAM Tryout Numbers
- Players receiving an offer for a position on the team will also receive communication from myself and will have 24 hours to respond
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| Evaluations and What I am Looking For | - TEAM PLAYER - the name on the front of the jersey is more important than the one on the back
- Skills - skating, puck control, passing, shooting, intensity
- Work Ethic - works hard with consistent EFFORT, finishes drills completely, tries her best
- COACHABILITY - listens attentively to instructions, responds positively to feedback, applies what has been taught to improve
- Positions - I am looking for 9 forwards, 6 defense and 2 goalies
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| Commitment | - Practices - 1 to 2 a week
- Games - 1 to 2 a week
- Tournaments - 3 to 4 (subject to change) with at least 1 being an away hotel tournament
- Travel - depends on the teams in our loop. This will be communicated to parents as soon as I know.
- During the season, the expectation is that players will regularly attend all practices and games. At the parent meeting, we will discuss this more in depth.
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| Proposed Budget | - Rep Fees will be $1880 approximately + AAGHA fees of $650 approximately
- Does not include:
- Team wear (eg. track suits) to be be purchased by families from Maks Source for Sports - we will go as a team for fittings (date TBD)
- Tournament accommodations/food/transportation - we will play in 3 to 4 tournaments
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| Coaching Philosophy | - To develop a lifelong love of hockey. If they are still playing hockey when they are my age, mission accomplished.
- To have FUN - the girls and their families will have opportunities to develop positive relationships with each other and the coaching staff. If your daughter is having fun, she is more likely to continue playing
- To develop their skills (skating, puck control, shooting, etc), strategies and game sense in a competitive environment
- To get the most out of each player while motivating and inspiring them to be the best they can be ON AND OFF the ice.
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| B or BB? | - Whatever level is best for the girls to develop
- Puck on stick = better development
- We will play exhibition games against B and BB teams to see where we fit best to play at a competitive level
- I am not a “letter chaser†and will not make any promises as to what level we will play at. Your daughter will develop and her skills, strategies and game sense will improve because we will play at the best competitive level for our team.
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| Team Rules | - Treat teammates, coaches, trainers, team staff, families, etc. with RESPECT and KINDNESS
- Attend practices and games regularly. If your daughter is going to be absent, COMMUNICATION IS KEY. I completely understand that important life events happen - just keep me informed.
- Coaches expect that each player will take responsibility for their own conduct and represent Ancaster and the Ancaster Avalanche organization in an honourable way (more specific information is included in the Player Agreement to be signed once offered a position on the U13B/BB Team).
- Profanity and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated
- No cell phones/image taking devices will be permitted in the dressing room
- For the safety of all players, team staff will abide by the 2-deep rule in situations where the players are present.
- Further information will be communicated at our Parent Meeting
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| Discipline Policy | - Failure to abide by team rules will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and could include the following: verbal warning from coaches, verbal warning with player and parents, missed shifts/periods/games, suspension, released from the team.
- It is important that our hockey team remains a top priority.
- Specifically, missing games/practices without notice will require the player to attend, but not play the next game.
- Players who repeatedly miss hockey sessions will face consequences each time which could ultimately result in removal from the team.
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| Proposed Fundraisers | - TBD once we have established Sponsorship amounts
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| Summer Plan | - Summer Conditioning - I strongly encourage all members of my team to participate in other (NOT hockey) sports/activities during the summer months.
- We will meet throughout the off season for team building and off ice conditioning.
- Options will also be available to complete at home workouts.
- Exhibition games will be scheduled in late August/early September depending on ice availability
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