Atom Tier 2 families looking to attend tryouts in a few weeks.
Please have a read at the following welcome notice. It is a bit lengthy but it covers very important information that you need to know, if you are planning on having your superstar attend tryouts in September.
Coach Rick
Atom “Tier 2” Rep Team
2018-19 Try-outs
Welcome to the 2018 - 19 Team try-outs:
Coaching Team
Head Coach: Rick Tokarz [email protected] 519-546-1853
The rest of the Coaching Team will be chosen following player selection
Commitment and Expectations
Participation in Rep hockey requires commitment, dedication and sacrifice on the part of coaches, players and families. There may be in excess of 100 ice times including games, tournaments and practices. From October – March, we will have 15 skills development sessions with the uW Warrior Men and Women’s Hockey Teams [for Atom and Peewee teams only]
please let me know as soon as possible if you are not prepared as a player to make the commitment or as a parent have your daughter play at the Atom tier 2 level If you are only at try-outs to get skating time please let us know. Any player not intending to play for the team will be asked not to return after the first tryout.
Try-Outs
During the tryout sessions, players will be evaluated on work ethic, hockey knowledge and individual skills. We are looking for strong work commitment, team players, leadership, positive attitude, creativity and individuals with a well-disciplined approach to the game (coachable).
Tryout Session
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Date
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Event
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Time
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Venue
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1
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Sept 4th
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Goalie Skate Only
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6PM
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WMRC
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2
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Sept 5th
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Skills and Skate Tryout
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6:30PM
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AMCW
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3
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Sept 6th
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Intra Squad Game
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6PM
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AMCE
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4
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Sept 8th
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Game Vs. Grand River
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12:30PM
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AMCW
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5
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Sept 9th
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Game At Grand River
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2PM
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CWCS
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6
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Sept 10th
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Game Vs. Woolwich
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7PM
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AMCE
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7
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Sept 13th
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Game Vs. Kitchener
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6:30pm
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AMCW
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No earlier than the second tryout, we will be posting jersey numbers on the Ravens website of the players invited to return for the next try-out. The jersey number assigned at the first try-out will be the number posted. If you wish to speak with the head coach after your daughter has been released, I will be happy to speak with you 24 hours after the release.
We ask parents to be mindful and respectful of the task that the coaching staff faces in selecting the final team.
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Please arrive 30 -45 minutes prior to ice time in order to register
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Players are to be dressed, ready to go on the ice 10 minutes before the scheduled ice time.
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For exhibition games please arrive 45 minutes prior to the scheduled ice time
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Try-out jerseys are to be returned at the end of each try-out
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Please inform a member of the Coaching Team if your daughter is unable to attend a try-out or is withdrawing from the try-out process.
Post Try-Outs
Session
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Date
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Event
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Time
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Venue
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1
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Sept 15th
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Game At Kitchener
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10:45AM
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ACTIVA
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2
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Sept 16th
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Practice
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8:30AM
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AMCW
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3
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Sept 19th
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Practice
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5PM
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MOSSES
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4
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Sept 22nd
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Game At London
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10:30AM
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London SPORTS
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5
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Sept 23rd
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Game Vs. London
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1PM
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MOSSES
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These exhibition games along with 2 on ice practices will assist us in slotting the team in the appropriate division in the LLFHL as either BB or B if we still require these sessions after the tryout sessions to make the decision.
In the event that you are selected for the team and unable to participate in the exhibition games or practices, please let the Head Coach know.
Regular Season
The Waterloo Ravens are members of the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League. The tentative loop for Tier 2 will be communicated to you as soon as it’s finalized.
The game schedule will be available shortly after our scheduling day in Toronto on September 30, 2018.
Tournaments
We are currently booked in the following Tournaments:
Date
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Event
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Hotel Location
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Comments
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October 12-14
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Clarington Flames Applefest
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East End Toronto
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November 1-4
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Waterloo Fall Challenge Cup
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N/A
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January 18-20
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Belmont Blazers Tourney
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Woodstock
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Hotel Optional
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February 22-24
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Clearview Ice Cats Tourney
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Barrie
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We hope to qualify for the following additional tournaments:
Team Fees
Successful players are responsible for paying the following: Ravens General Registration Fees, Rep Fees and Team Fees. The Registration ($565) and Rep ($600) Fees are set by the WGMHA. We expect the Team Fees on top of registration fees to be approximately $800 per player. The full team budget will be reviewed at the Parent/Player meeting the week after try-outs.
Parent/Player Meeting
Our first 2018-19 Parent/Player meeting will be held on September 16, 2018. Time currently TBD @ Albert McCormick. We have a practice at 8:30am and I am trying to have our parent meeting right after. Please watch the schedule for time confirmation.
It is imperative that at least one parent attend the meeting with your daughter (as she will need to sign the official roster). We will be approving the team budget, reviewing the plans for the 2018-19 season and filling important volunteer roles for our team.
If you have any question, please feel free to speak with me, Steve Woods, Director Rep Hockey [email protected] ) or Dwayne Orth Director Player and Coaching Development ([email protected] ) or Sandra Hanmer, President WGMHA ([email protected]), before or after the try-out sessions.
Best of luck to everyone in the try-out process! Thank you for participating.