In a few days, summer will be over and hockey season will be upon us.
Please read the rest of this article as it will provide you with our tryout process, team costs and tournament information for this year. Have a safe weekend and I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday Night.
Welcome to the Oakridge Minor Peewee competitive tryouts for the 2014- 2015 season.
Our team will consist of 15 skaters and 2 goaltenders. Players will be evaluated on their hockey skills & skating, game performance, teamwork and motivation.
We are expecting approximately 40 players to attend tryouts this year. All players will have a fair and equal opportunity to be a part of this team. Non-partisan volunteers will assist me with player evaluation.
Tryout Progression:
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Date
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Location
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Time
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Details
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Tuesday September 2
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Nichols Arena B
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6:30 pm
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First Evaluation
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Saturday September 6
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Medway Arena
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8:00 am
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First Release
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Monday September 8
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Medway Arena
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7:00 pm
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Second Release
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Exhibition Game
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TBD
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TBD
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Third Release
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Exhibition Game
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TBD
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TBD
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Final Release
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On the Release dates, you will be advised via our team website if your player is to continue with the Competitive Tryouts.
In advance of team selection, please be aware of the commitment required to play on a Competitive Team:
- Cost – In addition to the regular hockey registration and the competitive surcharge which was paid at the time of registration, approximately $600 in other team costs (tournaments, additional ice, exhibition games, team clothing) can be expected.
- Please note that should your player not make the team, Oakridge Hockey will refund the competitive surcharge.
- Travel – We will be playing approximately 30 games with teams from Sarnia to Hamilton. As well, we will be participating in out of town tournaments:
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Tournament
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Location
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Date
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Hockey Time Productions
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Detroit, Michigan
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October 17-19, 2014
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MD Challenge Cup
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Burlington, Ontario
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November 28-30
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Fort Erie Tournament
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Fort Erie, Ontario
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January 16-18
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· Holiday Games – League games are scheduled during Thanksgiving, Christmas, March Break and Easter. Playoffs begin in January and go through to April, including MARCH BREAK. Please do not book vacations during this time period.
· Fundraising – All team families are required to participate in fundraising activities throughout the season (to assist with the reducing the “team budget” cost per family.
If you are concerned about the commitment required or have any questions regarding the tryout progression required, please contact me.
Thank you for considering Oakridge Aeros competitive hockey for your child.
Sincerely
Michael Martins
Email: [email protected]