Team Information, U13 BB, Rep (Ancaster Girls Hockey)

U13BB Ancaster Avalanche 2025-26 Season Team Information

Welcome to the Ancaster U13BB team tryouts! I am excited for a season filled with growth, competition, and team spirit.

As coach I look to hold the Players, Coaches and volunteers to high standards, following the AAGHA Code of Conduct and the City of Hamilton Zero Tolerance policy. Respect, commitment, and communication are key to the Team’s success. Players are expected to prioritize practices and games while balancing extracurriculars and school success.

Our season includes local and away tournaments, with development sessions to sharpen skills. Goalies receive dedicated training support, and additional team ice time will be secured. Team gear is provided and noted below, along with proper attire is expected at games and practices.

Financial contributions include registration and scheduled installment payments. Sponsorship and fundraising efforts help enhance team experience, ensuring we invest in development and camaraderie.

My coaching philosophy is simple: create a supportive, competitive, and fun environment where players grow as athletes and individuals. With a strong leadership team and exciting events planned, this season is set to be unforgettable.

I encourage all players to work hard, play hard, and do your best —on and off the ice! 🏒🔥

·    All Players, parents, team staff and coaches are expected to have read, understand and comply with the AAGHA code of conduct & the City of Hamilton Zero Tolerance policy. 

·    There will be zero tolerance for any negative behavior.  This will result in team level consequences and/or initiation of the AAGHA Disciplinary Policy.

·    Always follow the 24-hour rule.

·     Team Snap or WhatsApp will be used for Team communication.

·    The expectation is that players will be at all practices.  If a player is unable to make the practice, communication is key.  We need to know as soon as possible so we can decide to have AP (Alternate Players) attend in their place. 

·    All players are encouraging to participate in extracurricular activities, especially school teams and other disciplines; a variety of experiences are important for the development of the players.  It is important, however, that this hockey team remains a top priority.

·    Success in school is expected of all our players.

·     Arrive 30 mins prior to practice; 60 mins prior to games

We plan to have 2 away tournaments and 2/3 local tournaments. Once 2025/26 season tournaments become available, we will investigate the following tournament options:

Oakville or Niagara or Windsor (Mid-September) 
Barrie Sharkfest (Mid November) 
FLAMBOROUGH WINTER CHILL TOURNAMENT (Early January) 
Nepean Paint it Purple or London Develittes (end of Jan/February) 
Hamilton Hawks Tournament (end of March)

·         Association allocation of 70 hours. 

·         Additional ice will be secured via the team budget.

·         Roster of 15 players and 2 goalies.

·         Fair ice time will be applied, equal ice time is not guaranteed.

·         Goalies will run 40/40/20

Players:

Ancaster U13BB will be partnered with Innovate Development for the 2025-2026 Season.

·         Minimum of 12 development sessions (Forward, Defence, skills, bump and grind)

·         LVL development 3 Sessions  

Other: Extra ice during the summer

 

Goalies:

·         Each goalie will be allocated 2 payments of $750 towards development.

·         One payment will be made in the first half of the season and the second allocation halfway through the season.

·         The allocation of funds and development will be agreed to with the coach.

 

The following is the team rep fee payment schedule:

Team fees:

·         Association Registration fee of $675 at the time of registration (May 1)

·         1^st Installment July 1 $500

·         2^nd Installment August 1 $500

·         3^rd Installment September 1 $500

·         4^th Installment October 1 $500

·         5^th Installment November 1 $500

 

Sponsorship Goal: $15,000 (approximately $500/player contribution target)

Fundraising Goal: $5,000 (approximately $300/player goal)

 

All funds raised will 100% go back to supporting the team and players through: extra ice and development programs, team gear, team related events.

·         Create an environment that encourages our players to learn and develop on and off the ice; to create a positive environment in good and tough times.

·         Build a strong, connected, and supportive group of athletes, the hockey and competitiveness will grow organically in this environment.

·         Sports as an opportunity for our players to make new connections and learn skills that will help them in their lives such as commitment, work ethic, fitness, and fun.

·         It needs to be fun.

·         My role is to guide provide a structure where players are having fun, developing confidence, improving skills, and enjoy the competitive process.

·         I look to build a team that plays with speed, competes and works hard.

Head Coach: Ryan Monteath

Positions to be filled:

·         Assist Coach x 2

·         Trainer

·         Back up trainer

·         Manager

·         Treasurer

·         On ice helpers x 3

·         Parent Rep

·         Lead Den Mom

·         Den Moms x 5

 

Team Events:

·         Early September Team get-together

·         Fall team building event

·         Holiday Party

·         End of year Party