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Tryout Information
*Please arrive 1 hour before the scheduled time to check in, get a numbered pinnie, etc.) *
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TRYOUT 1: Saturday May 3 - 2:30 - 4pm Morgan A
TRYOUT 2: Sunday May 4 - 1:00 - 2:30pm Morgan A
- Tryouts will be run by Steve Traver and 2-3 on ice helpers.
- After the SECOND and FINAL tryout, families need to check my AAGHA website (TRYOUT RESULTS TAB) by 7:00 PM on Sunday, May 4th for the FINAL TEAM List
- Players receiving an offer for a position on the team will also receive communication from myself within 24 hours and will then have 24 hours to respond
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Player Evaluation Criteria
9 Forwards
6 Defense
2 Goalies
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EFFORT & INTENSITY: maximum effort each rep, competes with high energy, finishes each drill (no gliding), demonstrates aggressiveness
SKILLS: skating, puck control, passing, receiving passes, shooting, angling, body position
HOCKEY IQ: positioning, off-puck awareness, reading plays and reacting, playmaking decisions
COACHABILITY: listens attentively to instructions, responds positively to feedback, applies what has been taught to improve.
TEAM PLAYER: positive attitude, excellent teammate, respectful of team staff
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Commitment
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Practices - 1 to 2 a week.
Games - 1 to 2 a week.
Tournaments - 3 to 4 (subject to change and not including Provincial tournament) with at least 1-2 being an away hotel tournament.
Travel - depends on the teams in our loop. This will be communicated to parents as soon as possible.
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Proposed Budget
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Rep Fees will be approximately $1600-$1800 + AAGHA fees of approximately $650.
The intention is to secure sponsorship and fundraise to keep costs down.
Fees do not include:
-Tournament accommodations/food/transportation
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Coaching Philosophy
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Hi my name is Eric Lootsma and I am excited to have the opportunity to coach the U13 B Avalanche. Having coached hockey for over 20 years, to me, coaching is about fostering both skill development and personal growth, ensuring players improve not only on the ice but also as individuals. Building strong character is key, as it lays the foundation for resilience, accountability and sportsmanship. To me, the team comes first, with every player understanding their role and working together toward a shared goal. Further, success is measure not only by wins, but the development of players who carry the lessons of teamwork and hard work into all aspects of their lives. Thus, as a coach, I strive to create a positive and challenging environment to help players reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love for the game.
Ice time will be shared equally for 90% of the game. However, during key moments, playing time will be at the coach’s discretion. Putting players in the position to succeed is always the goal in mind.
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Team Rules
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ATTENDANCE: Attendance for all games and practices is expected. However, I understand that hockey is a long and demanding season. There will be times that, for whatever reason, a player can’t attend. I completely understand. Please inform me as soon as possible so that I can make call-ups if necessary. Frequent absences will be addressed, which could ultimately result in removal from the team.
CONDUCT: Treat everyone – teammates, parents, team staff, referees and opponents – with respect.
DRESSING ROOM; No cell phones or headphones are permitted in the dressing room. Parents, we will need your help re-enforcing this. For the safety of all players, the team staff will abide by the OWHA rule of a minimum of 2 adults in the room while players are present.
Further details will be communicated during the parents’ information meeting.
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, released from the team.
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Summer Plan
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There will be workouts provided for players to complete regularly throughout the summer. It is also an opportunity to work on individual skills such as stick handling and shooting.
Exhibition games will be scheduled in late August/early September depending on ice availability
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