About the U13 DS Program
Development Stream (DS) is a subset of House League
intended to further develop players who are looking to move into higher levels
of hockey, or who are simply looking for a more competitive hockey experience.
DS players will continue to play in house league on their existing teams in
addition to practices, games, and tournaments at the DS level. All U13 house
league players are eligible to try out for DS.
Our team will consist of 17 players (9 forwards, 6
defence and 2 goalies). We will also have an additional 8 players on our
extended roster who will be welcome to attend practices and who will act as
alternates if any players are unable to attend games or tournaments.
About the Tryouts
Tryouts will consist of two sessions:
November 4,
2023
Canlan
Oshawa
1401
Phillip Murray Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J 8C4
12:15PM –
1:15PM
November
5, 2023
Canlan Scarborough
159 Dynamic
Dr, Scarborough, ON M1V 5L8
10:00AM –
11:00AM
Tryouts are open to all U13 House League players. If
you would like to attend, please register via RAMP.
All players are welcome to attend both tryouts. There
will be no “cuts” after the first tryout.
Tryout results will be posted on the WGHA website
under “U13 DS” (https://wgha.org/Teams/1718/) within a day or so after the second tryout. When you register, you will be sent a code for your player that is different than their helmet sticker. This code is what will be posted on the website. We will also give parents the code when they sign in at the first tryout.
About the Extended Roster
In addition to the 17 players chosen during tryouts,
we will also roster an additional 8 players. These players are considered part
of the team and will be welcome to come to all practices. These players will
attend games and tournaments if any of our 17 players are unable to attend.
Please note that players on the extended roster will
not be required to pay the team fees.
Expected Time Commitment
We will practice about once a week, with potentially 2
practices in some weeks if we are preparing for a tournament or based on ice
availability. Please note this is in addition to the normal House League
practices and games.
We will play 8 games – 4 home and 4 away. We are
currently coordinating with nearby associations to arrange games.
We will attend 3 tournaments. Tentative dates are as
follows:
January:
We will do
one of the following tournaments, to be discussed during the first parents’
meeting:
Scarborough
Sharks New Years Classic – January 5-7
Orangeville
Tigers Annual Sweetheart – January 26-28
February: Durham
West Annual Bolts and Hearts - February 16-18
March: Annual Brampton Canadettes Easter Tournament -
March 28-31
Expected Financial Commitment
Final cost depends on the cost of ice, tournaments and
other factors. Our budget will be openly available to all parents.
We estimate the cost will be approximately $1,500
per player, paid in 3 installments.
Please note that players will also need to purchase a
team jersey, and should we do an away tournament there will be hotel and food
costs that each family will pay on their own.
Team Objectives, Values & Culture
Our team objectives are as follows:
- Nurture and
develop a love of the game
- Develop our house
league players who are interested in moving into a rep program and/or provide
house league players with a more challenging level of hockey
- Ensure every
player finishes the season:
o
Saying they
enjoyed the experience
o
With new skills
as a hockey player
o
With new
relationships
Our team values are:
- Respect for
everyone - players, officials, parents, team staff
- Communication,
transparency, honesty, and collaboration
Our team culture:
- We are on-time
and ready for practices and games
- We make the most
of our practices - we pay attention and complete drills to the best of our
ability
- We build each
other up, we never tear anyone down
- We win and lose
with grace - the emphasis is on having fun and building our skills
- We give equal ice
time and opportunities for all players
Questions
If you have any questions about the U13 DS program,
please do not hesitate to contact:
Steve Buors
U13 DS Head
Coach
Email: [email protected]