Evaluations are crucial in forming our teams and ensuring a successful season for all players. We want to emphasize that while the evaluations can be competitive, our primary goal is to foster a positive and inclusive hockey environment for all participants.
What happens on Evaluation Day?
Please make sure to arrive with enough time to complete the check-in process. Your child's attendance will be taken, you will be given a seasonal overview from the Head Coach of the team and provided a "tryout" jersey that each player must return following the evaluations. Once your child has what they need, they can head on over to the change room and get ready to hit the ice!
What is the Evaluation and Release Process?
For REP evaluations, it is essential that your child attends ALL evaluation sessions. This means that even if your child is hoping to make the Tier 2 (C/D) team, they must still attend the B Tier 1 evaluations. In order to move to the Tier 2 evaluations (if applicable) your child must be released from B Tier 1. This process ensures that every child has a fair chance to demonstrate their skills and abilities.
After day 2 of evaluations, the Head Coach will send an email to the players who are unsuccessful with making Tier 1, but encouraging them to join the Tier 2 evaluations. If your child decides to participate in Tier 2 evaluations, they are asked to keep their "tryout" jersey for these evaluations. If your child decides to end their representative hockey journey, have them return the "tryout" jersey to a member of HMHA or the Head Coach. Failure to return HMHA "tryout" jersey may result in a replacement cost to your account.
Note: If your child is released from both REP, they will go on to play Local League (LL). Remember - all teams are equally rewarding!
Supporting Your Child:
We understand that this can be an anxious time for both parents and players. Here are some resources that can help:
We are here to support you and your child as they embark on this exciting hockey journey and wish them the best of luck this season!
All first year U15, U18 and by request players, participating in rep evaluations must have attended the mandatory Checking Clinic.