Player Evaluations

Player Evaluations

Player evaluations consist of a series of standard drill sessions, along with a number of scrimmages.

The aim of the evaluation process is to ensure all players will be participating at a level that is appropriate for their ability which will enable them to enjoy the challenges and successes that come with playing a team sport.

At registration, players are assigned their initial skate date. Further skate times will be handed out after every ice session. Please ensure that you stop at the check in table to find out when your child will skate next. Each player will be provided with a color & numbered pennie at the first session, this is how the player is recognized throughout the evaluation process. Please ensure that you pickup a pennie at the beginning of each session and return pennie at the end of each session. Ensure your child is at the rink, checked in and ready to skate at their assigned times. Please take the time before evaluations skates begin to ensure equipment is ready, skates are sharpened, adjustments are made to equipment and ensure your child has a water bottle for breaks.

How the Process works

For the initial skate, players have been placed in three groups, based on where they finished the previous season. Players will have the opportunity to move up from their initial skate should the evaluators deem player(s) have the potential to compete at a higher level than the previous year. During the drill/scrimmage sessions, each player will be watched by a number of volunteer evaluators that will assess the players on various individual skills, work ethic, and team play. Each evaluator will follow the same formula and criteria when assessing players. The Clubs pride themselves on the effectiveness of this evaluation process.

Please ensure your child attends all sessions as combined scores for the sessions will be used to determine player placement.

Player’s are placed on each team based on the assessments from the evaluators. In some cases, a decision must be made as to the placement of a player by the evaluation committee. Following the evaluation sessions, coaches are selected for each team who, in turn, contact their players to notify them of their team assignment.

While the evaluation process can sometimes feel somewhat lengthy the goal is to form teams within 5 to 6 skates.

How players can support the Process

• Be rested.
• Have a meal or snack at least 1 to 1.5 hrs prior to your skate.
• Be ready to skate.
• Rehydrate- drink water when breaks take place.
• Listen to the on ice staff explain drills.
• Go out and do your best!
• Have fun!!!

How Parents can support the Process

• Have your child ready to skate at assigned times.
• Be objective and honest about your child’s skill level.
• Be a positive influence to your child about the process.
• Encourage them to go out have fun and try their best.
• Allow the evaluators the space to do their job, and don’t ask about results.
• Direct all question to the volunteers at the check in tables not the evaluators or on ice staff.
• Offer to help out at the rink if asked.
• Check both club’s websites for updated information
• Have fun!!!

CONTACT

Initiation I/II
Rob Ballantyne
780.914.1017

Novice
Amy & Pat London
780.637.2057

Atom
Laurie McAra
780.472.7752

PeeWee
Roy Clemo
780.974.0364

Bantam
Brad Jones
780.729.3575

ARENAS

Castledowns Twin (CDA/CDB)
11520-153 Avenue

Clareview Twin (CVA/CVB)
3804 - 139 Avenue

Coronation (COA)
13500 - 112 Avenue

Garrison Twin (CFB)
97 Street North to
the Base on Hwy 28A

Glengarry (GLA)
13340 - 85 Street

Grand Trunk (GTA)
13025 - 112 Street

Londonderry (LOA)
14520 - 66 Street

Russ Barnes (RBA)
6725 - 121 Avenue

Westwood (WWA)
12040 - 97 Street