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Dear Players and Parents, Welcome to the 2025/26 hockey season! I’m Coach Corey, and I’m thrilled to kick things off with the upcoming U12A tryouts for the Newmarket Renegades. Whether you're returning to the program or joining us for the first time, I want to thank you for your interest, commitment, and enthusiasm as we prepare for an exciting season ahead.

The Newmarket Minor Hockey Association Executive is thrilled to formerly announce the long-awaited return of Renegades Rep Banquets on April 16 & 17, 2025.

THE NMHA IS OFFERING WARM-UP SKATES FOR U8-U18 ATHLETES WHO ARE REGISTERED AND PARTICIPATED IN THE NMHA DURING THE 2024-25 SEASON

Newmarket Minor Hockey will be hosting First Shift again in March of 2025! Registration will open on June 3 at noon at www.firstshift.ca. This year the fee is $299 which includes full equipment and 6 skates! The NHL/NHLPA First Shift is open to children ages 6-10*, who have never previously enrolled in minor hockey within Canada or the NHL/NHLPA First Shift program. *To be eligible to participate, children must be born between January 1, 2013 and May 1, 2018.

2017-2018 Rep Coaches: The NMHA would like to express their sincere thanks to the volunteer time provided by this year’s Coach Selection Committee Members. With 29 Coaching positions to fill, they invested countless hours combing through resumes, interviewing and gathering feedback from our 60th season to make their selections from the 48 applicants who stepped forward.

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Newmarket Renegades U12A – 2025/26 Season
Coach’s Welcome Letter

Dear Players and Parents,

Welcome to the 2025/26 hockey season! I’m Coach Corey, and I’m thrilled to kick things off with the upcoming U12A tryouts for the Newmarket Renegades. Whether you're returning to the program or joining us for the first time, I want to thank you for your interest, commitment, and enthusiasm as we prepare for an exciting season ahead.

At the heart of this team is a simple but powerful philosophy: development first. — That means not only improving your skills on the ice, but also building character, resilience, teamwork, and a genuine love for the game. My goal is to help every player become the best version of themselves — both as an athlete and as a person.

Tryout Process

This year, we have 17 roster spots available:

9 Forwards
6 Defense
2 Goalies

Each tryout will be carefully evaluated by multiple independent evaluators. We are looking for players who are self-motivated, team-oriented, positive, and eager to be challenged. The ideal Renegades player brings not only talent, but also a strong work ethic, coachability, and a commitment to growing with their teammates.

Important Notes:

All players will be given equal opportunity throughout the tryout process.
Tryouts begin the moment you walk into the rink — attitude, behavior, and effort both on and off the ice are key.
Respect for teammates, coaches, officials, and the game itself will be expected at all times.

This is your chance to show us what you're made of — not just in terms of ability, but in mindset, energy, and how you respond to challenges.

Looking Ahead

As we head into the season, our focus will remain on individual and team development. We’ll work hard, support one another, and strive to get better every single day. This team will be built on respect, accountability, and passion for hockey.

To the players: I wish you the very best during tryouts. Show us your heart, your hustle, and your love for the game. To the parents: thank you for your continued support. Your role in your child’s hockey journey is invaluable, and I look forward to working with you to create a great experience for everyone.

Let’s make this a season to remember.

Sincerely,
Coach Corey
Newmarket Renegades U12A Head Coach
2025/26 Season

April 21, 2025 10:30 am

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