Oct 18, 2024 | Steve Buors | 221 views
U15 DS Tryout Information
About the U15 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 U15 house
league players are eligible to try out for DS.
About the Tryouts
Tryouts will consist of two sessions:
Saturday, November 2
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Iroquois Sports Complex, Pad 1
Sunday, November 3
12:15 - 1:45 PM
Iroquois Sports Complex, Pad 6
Tryouts are open to all U15 House League players. If you would like to attend, please register via RAMP (click here to register).
If you are having trouble registering, please read this article.
If you are unable to attend both tryouts that does not preclude making the team. Please inform the coaching staff by emailing [email protected] ahead of time and we will assess the player based on the tryout they are able to attend.
About the Extended Roster
Our team will consist of 17 players (9 forwards, 6 defence and 2 goalies).
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.
Tryout Results
All players are invited to return for the second tryout. There will be no "cuts" after the first tryout.
Tryout results will be posted on the WGHA website under “U15 DS” (https://wgha.org/Teams/1814) within 3 hours 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.
Extended roster families will be contacted via email from [email protected] when the tryout results are posted.
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 - two home and one away.
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 U15 DS program, please do not hesitate to contact:
Steve Buors
U15 DS Head Coach
Email: [email protected]