Updated May 3 2023 @ 3:15pm
Hello and welcome to the Newmarket Renegades U12 ‘BB’
evaluations!
My name is Mark Russell and I will be the
Head Coach.
As we work towards icing a successful U12 BB program for the upcoming season, the message to parents and kids alike, is
to not be intimidated by the thought of the initial skates with some of the A
and AA preliminary skates. This is a
necessary part of the process.
There are a number of 2012 birth years that we observed over this past year that worked very hard to further develop their skills and you should be proud regardless of whether it was in a rep, select or a house league program, we encourage you to participate in the Evaluation skates!
As you consider if trying out for the U12 BB would be the right place for your child to play for the upcoming season, please take into consideration the pillars of the culture that the team would be guided by;
- A safe and supportive environment, built around respect for their teammates and coaches
- Working hard in a team environment
- Fun; enjoyment of the game of hockey, looking forward to coming to the rink and being in the dressing room with their teammates … but also, fun in the sense of putting the work in to expand their skills, pushing themselves outside of their comfort zones and realizing the satisfaction that comes from this type of personal growth
- And finally, the Permission to Fail; one of many things observed and learned from the kids over the past 5 years of coaching is the weight some of them carry because they are afraid to fail. All of our players will make mistakes, our coaches will embrace the mistakes with positive energy & supportive messaging. This is a perpetual and ongoing commitment to your kids.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the rink and wish each participant good luck throughout the evaluation process this year.
A couple of important notes: All participants must register for the NMHA ‘evaluation passport’ prior to attending our first evaluation. Non Resident Players (NRP) must come prepared with their NRP Passport signed off by their home association. These will be collected at sign in.
All players are reminded to wear proper equipment per the OMHA rules. This includes, mouth guards, neck protection and goalie ‘dangles’. Players not wearing appropriate protection will be removed from the ice surface.
The next part can be a little confusing (this is not lost on me), I hope the way it has been explained makes it clear to all.
Tryout Information: Specific to the selection of the U12BB Team
Evaluation #1: Tuesday May 2nd - 7:15pm - Magna Center, Honda Rink.
This skate is for players and goalies who played house league, select, BB, or are new to Newmarket either as a Non Resident Player (NRP) or have recently moved in to the centre.
After Evaluation Skate #1, you will be notified (via the Passport Number Update on the site), if you have been selected to return for the Evaluation Skate #2 on Wednesday May 3rd or released to participate in Evaluation Skate #4 on May 7, 2023.
Evaluation #4: Sunday May 7 - 1:15pm - Magna Center, Honda Rink
This is the first “A” evaluation. It is required that all players competing for a position for either the "A" or "BB" program attend this Evaluation Skate.
After Evaluation Skate #4, you will be notified (via the Passport Number Update on the site) if you have been selected to return for the next evaluation skate on Tuesday May 9th or released to participate in Evaluation Skate #6 on May 12, 2023.
Evaluation #6: Friday May 12 - 7:15pm - Magna Center, Honda Rink
This is the first evaluation skate specific to "BB”. All players are required to participate in the preceeding Evaluation Skates to be eligible and considered from this point onwards.
After Evaluation Skate #6, you will be notified (via the Passport Number Update on the site) if you have been selected to return for the Evaluation Skate #7 on Sunday May 13th or released.
Evaluation #7 Saturday May 13 - 4:15pm - Magna Center, Honda Rink
This skate will be for all the players requested to return from Evaluation Skate #6.
After Evaluation Skate #7, you will be notified (via the Passport Number Update on the site) if you have been selected to return for the Exhibition Game on Tuesday May 16 at 6:30pm vs. Aurora @ ACC Ford. If you are not selected to participate in the Exhibition Game, you will be released.
I will post final results the evening of May 16th following the exhibition game. All successful players will be asked to attend our 'offer of commitment' signing (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED). Details will be shared once final team has been selected.
Work Hard & Have Fun !!
Mark Russell
[email protected] (905) 967 2038
Updated May 3, 2023 @ 3:15pm