Jr Grads Tryouts

Updated: 2024-09-05 20:00 CDG

This page will be updated frequently through the course of the tryouts so please check it often.

Jr. GRADS TRYOUT BULLETIN FOR 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Jr. Grads tryouts.

As Director of Competitive Hockey for CMHA, it is my pleasure to announce the Jr.
Grads operations council for the 2024-2025 hockey season:

Director of Competitive Hockey: Juliana Ramsay
Director at Large for Jr. Grads: Colin McDonald
Jr. Grads Convenors: Martin Bernard, Jason Britt, Sarah Craven, and Rhiannon Brown

Best wishes and good luck to all participants!

Juliana RamsayJr Grads logo
Director competitive hockey – Jr. Grads
CMHA D12
juliana.ramsay@cumberlandminorhockey.ca

 

DECORUM DURING TRYOUTS

Tryouts can be stressful. It is important to recognize that not all players will be selected. Though we strive to offer fair, transparent and ethical evaluations, some parents may disagree with decisions and/or outcomes. Please be mindful that this is organized sports for children, not professional hockey. We ask that parents, players and spectators remain polite and cordial with all participants and volunteers. There will be no tolerance for belligerent, impolite, aggressive or violent behavior.

Only designated supervising adults/parents will be allowed in the changerooms. Players are expected to carry their own hockey bags to the changeroom with the exception of U9 players and younger goalies.

TRYOUTS FOR U12-U16

*** Conditioning sessions for U12-U13-U14-U15 ***

Conditioning sessions will be available on August 16 and August 18. Sessions will be run by coaches and/or hockey development volunteers from CMHA and may consist of skating, drills and scrimmage. Each player will be assigned a specific date and time. We understand some families may not be available. These sessions are not mandatory, and no evaluation will take place during that weekend. Kindly understand that ice availability is limited prior to tryouts, and our association is offering these sessions at no additional cost. No further conditioning sessions will be offered.

*** Tryout schedule AA U12-U16***
Goalies trying out for U12-U16 will be evaluated on Aug 23. ONLY GOALIES are to attend these sessions.

ALL participants (goalies AND players) for U12-U16 will begin their tryouts on Aug 24. Specific times will be provided in advance for each player. RELEASES WILL BEGIN AFTER THE 1st INTRASQUAD, and thereafter after each session.

All players are to attend the AA tryouts. Released players will automatically be entered in the pool of players for Rep B tryouts. The Rep B tryout schedule is being finalized and will be shared in due time.

U12-U16 AA Tryout Schedule posted below.

TRYOUTS FOR U9-U11

In accordance with the Pathway program from Hockey Canada, players trying out for competitive hockey for U9-U11 will be offered conditioning sessions prior to tryouts. Conditioning sessions allow players to practice drills that they will eventually be evaluated on. They will also include time to scrimmage. Though these sessions are not mandatory, we strongly encourage all players to attend their designated session (date and time to be provided later for all players). Conditioning sessions will begin on Labor Day Monday, which is September 2nd. Sessions will be run by coaching staff for each level and additional CMHA volunteers.

TRYOUTS FOR U18

Tryouts are expected to begin in mid-September for this age group.

Body Checking Clinic

CMHA is offering two separate body contact clinics (August 6th and August 17th). Clinics are being run by Al Raymond from CIH. These clinics are intended for players entering their first year of body contact.

U14 (2011 birth year) and U13 (2012 birth year) players who may wish to affiliate with a U14 team may also participate.

U15 (2010 birth year) players who wish to refresh their contact clinic may also register.

Full details and registration at our Eventbrite page.

Coaches & Convenors

Visit the Convenors & Team Staff page for a list of Jr Grads convenors and coaches.

https://cumberlandminorhockey.ca/convenors-team-staff/

U9 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U9

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
September 2, 2024 Monday Ray Friel #2 15:00 17:00 120 Conditioning U9A
September 3, 2024 Tuesday RJ Kennedy 17:00 19:00 120 Conditioning U9A
September 5, 2024 Thursday RJ Kennedy 17:00 19:00 120 Conditioning U9A
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 7:00 9:00 120 Conditioning U9A
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 9:00 10:00 60 Goalies U9A
September 8, 2024 Sunday Navan 11:00 13:00 120 Skills U9A
September 10, 2024 Tuesday Navan 18:00 20:00 120 Intrasquad U9A
**September 11, 2024 Wednesday RJ Kennedy 17:00 19:00 120 Exhibition U9A Rangers
September 12, 2024 Thursday Ray Friel #3 17:15 19:15 120 Exhibition U9A Cobras
September 14, 2024 Saturday St Isidore 15:00 16:30 90 Exhibition U9A Cobras
**September 15, 2024 Sunday Richcraft - CT 8:00 10:00 120 Exhibition U9A Rangers

U10 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U10

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
September 2, 2024 Monday Ray Friel #1 16:00 18:00 120 Conditioning U10
September 3, 2024 Tuesday Ray Friel #3 17:15 19:15 120 Conditioning U10
September 5, 2024 Thursday Navan 18:00 20:00 120 Conditioning U10
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 12:00 14:00 120 Conditioning U10
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 14:00 15:00 60 Goalies U10A
September 8, 2024 Sunday Navan 7:00 9:00 120 Skills U10A
September 10, 2024 Tuesday RJ Kennedy 17:00 19:00 120 Intrasquad U10A
**September 11, 2024 Wednesday Ray Friel #3 - - - DELETED - -
**September 12, 2024 Thursday Richcraft - CIBC 18:00 20:00 120 Exhibition U10A Rangers
September 13, 2024 Friday Navan 18:30 20:00 90 Exhibition U10A OVSS W
September 14, 2024 Saturday Navan 8:30 10:30 120 Exhibition U10A Cobras
September 14, 2024 Saturday St Isidore 16:30 18:00 90 Exhibition U10A Cobras
U10B
September 17, 2024 Tuesday Ray Friel #3 17:15 19:15 120 Intrasquad U10B
September 18, 2024 Wednesday Navan 18:00 19:30 90 Exhibition U10B Crush
September 21, 2024 Saturday Navan 10:00 11:00 60 Exhibition U10B Blues
September 21, 2024 Saturday CIH - 2 18:45 19:45 60 Exhibition U10B Crush
September 22, 2024 Sunday BM - Manley 14:15 15:15 60 Exhibition U10B Blues

U11 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U11

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
September 2, 2024 Monday Ray Friel #2 17:00 19:00 120 Conditioning U11
September 3, 2024 Tuesday Navan 17:00 19:00 120 Conditioning U11
September 5, 2024 Thursday RJ Kennedy 19:00 21:00 120 Conditioning U11
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 15:00 17:00 120 Conditioning U11
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 17:00 18:00 60 GoalieS U11AA
September 8, 2024 Sunday Navan 9:00 11:00 120 Skills U11AA
September 10, 2024 Tuesday RJ Kennedy 19:00 21:00 120 Intrasquad U11AA
September 11, 2024 Wednesday Navan 18:00 20:00 120 Exhibition U11AA Cobras
September 12, 2024 Thursday St Isidore 18:00 20:00 120 Exhibition U11AA Cobras
September 14, 2024 Saturday BSP - Broker Link 16:30 18:00 90 Exhibition U11AA Kanata
September 15, 2024 Sunday Navan 15:00 16:30 90 Exhibition U11AA Kanata
U11B
September 17, 2024 Tuesday Navan 18:00 20:00 120 Intrasquad U11B
September 18, 2024 Wednesday Navan 19:30 21:00 90 Exhibition U11B Crush
September 21, 2024 Saturday Navan 11:00 12:00 60 Exhibition U11B Blues
September 21, 2024 Saturday CIH - 2 19:45 20:45 60 Exhibition U11B Crush
September 22, 2024 Sunday Navan 12:00 13:00 60 Exhibition U11B Blues

U12 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U12

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
August 23, 2024 Friday BM - Senecal 17:00 18:00 60 Goalie Evals U12AA
August 24, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 8:00 10:00 120 Intrasquad U12AA
August 25, 2024 Sunday BM - Senecal 8:00 10:00 120 Intrasquad U12AA
August 27, 2024 Tuesday St Isidore 18:00 19:30 90 Exhibition U12AA Cobras
August 28, 2024 Wednesday Ray Friel #2 18:00 20:00 120 Exhibition U12AA Cobras
August 29, 2024 Thursday Rich - HEO 18:30 20:00 90 Exhibition U12AA Rangers
August 31, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 9:00 10:30 90 Exhibition U12AA Rangers
September 1, 2024 Sunday Ray Friel #2 9:00 10:30 90 Practice U12AA
September 1, 2024 Sunday St Isidore 15:00 16:30 90 Exhibition U12AA Cobras
September 3, 2024 Tuesday RJ Kennedy 19:00 20:00 60 Practice U12AA
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 18:00 19:00 60 Practice U12AA
September 8, 2024 Sunday Ray Friel #1 13:30 15:00 90 Practice U12AA
U12B
August 30, 2024 Friday Ray Friel #2 17:00 18:00 60 Intrasquad U12B
September 4, 2024 Wednesday Navan 18:00 19:30 90 Exhibition U12B Blues
September 5, 2024 Thursday BM - Senecal 17:00 18:00 60 Exhibition U12B Blues
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 10:00 11:00 60 Exhibition U12B Crush
September 8, 2024 Sunday CIHA - 2 12:15 13:15 60 Exhibition U12B Crush

U13 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U13

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
August 23, 2024 Friday BM - Senecal 18:00 19:00 60 Goalie Evals U13AA
August 24, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 10:00 12:00 120 Intrasquad U13AA
August 25, 2024 Sunday BM - Senecal 10:00 12:00 120 Intrasquad U13AA
August 27, 2024 Tuesday Rich - HEO 18:30 20:00 90 Exhibition U13AA Rangers
August 28, 2024 Wednesday St Isidore 18:00 19:30 90 Exhibition U13AA Cobras
August 29, 2024 Thursday Ray Friel #2 18:00 20:00 120 Exhibition U13AA Cobras
August 31, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 10:30 12:00 90 Exhibition U13AA Rangers
September 1, 2024 Sunday Ray Friel #2 10:30 12:00 90 Practice U13AA
September 3, 2024 Tuesday RJ Kennedy 20:00 21:00 60 Practice U13AA
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 19:00 20:30 90 Practice U13AA
September 8, 2024 Sunday Ray Friel #3 16:15 17:45 90 Practice U13AA
U13B
August 30, 2024 Friday Ray Friel #2 18:00 19:30 90 Intrasquad U13B
September 3, 2024 Tuesday Rich - Potvin 17:00 18:00 60 Exhibition U13B Blues
September 4, 2024 Wednesday CIHA - 1 18:00 19:00 60 Exhibition U13B Crush
September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 11:00 12:00 60 Exhibition U13B Crush
September 8, 2024 Sunday Navan 15:00 16:30 90 Exhibition U13B Blues

U14 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U14

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
August 23, 2024 Friday BM - Senecal 19:00 20:00 60 Goalie Evals U14AA
August 24, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 12:00 14:00 120 Intrasquad U14AA
August 25, 2024 Sunday BM - Senecal 16:00 18:00 120 Intrasquad U14AA
August 27, 2024 Tuesday Ray Friel #2 18:00 20:00 120 Exhibition U14AA Cobras
August 28, 2024 Wednesday Rich - CT 18:30 20:00 90 Exhibition U14AA Rangers
August 29, 2024 Thursday St Isidore 18:00 19:30 90 Exhibition U14AA Cobras
August 31, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 12:00 14:00 120 Exhibition U14AA Rangers
September 2, 2024 Monday Ray Friel #2 19:00 21:00 120 Practice U14AA
September 4, 2024 Wednesday RJ Kennedy 19:00 20:30 90 Practice U14AA
September 7, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #1 16:00 17:30 90 Practice U14AA
September 8, 2024 Sunday Ray Friel #3 17:45 19:15 90 Practice U14AA
U14B
August 30, 2024 Friday Ray Friel #2 19:30 21:00 90 Intrasquad U14B
September 3, 2024 Tuesday Rich - Potvin 18:00 19:30 90 Exhibition U14B Blues
September 4, 2024 Wednesday CIHA - 1 19:00 20:30 90 Exhibition U14B Crush
September 6, 2024 Friday Ray Friel #3 19:15 20:45 90 Exhibition U14B Crush
September 8, 2024 Sunday Navan 16:30 18:00 90 Exhibition U14B Blues

U15 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U15

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
August 23, 2024 Friday BM - Senecal 20:00 21:00 60 Goalie Evals U15AA
August 24, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 14:00 16:00 120 Intrasquad U15AA
August 25, 2024 Sunday BM - Senecal 14:00 16:00 120 Intrasquad U15AA
August 27, 2024 Tuesday Ray Friel #2 20:00 22:00 120 Exhibition U15AA Cobras
August 28, 2024 Wednesday Rich - CT 20:00 21:30 90 Exhibition U15AA Rangers
August 29, 2024 Thursday St Isidore 19:30 21:30 120 Exhibition U15AA Cobras
August 31, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 14:00 16:00 120 Exhibition U15AA Rangers
September 2, 2024 Monday Rich - Potvin 18:00 20:00 120 Practice U15AA
September 4, 2024 Wednesday RJ Kennedy 20:30 22:00 90 Practice U15AA
September 7, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #1 17:30 19:00 90 Practice U15AA
September 8, 2024 Sunday RJ Kennedy 18:00 20:00 120 Practice U15AA
U15B
September 3, 2024 Tuesday Navan 19:00 20:30 90 Intrasquad U15B
September 4, 2024 Wednesday Navan 19:30 21:00 90 Exhibition U15B Blues
September 5, 2024 Thursday CIHA - 1 19:00 20:30 90 Exhibition U15B Crush
September 6, 2024 Friday Ray Friel #3 20:45 22:15 90 Exhibition U15B Crush
September 8, 2024 Sunday Navan 19:00 20:30 90 Exhibition U16B Leitrim

U16 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U16

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
August 23, 2024 Friday BM - Senecal 21:00 22:00 60 Goalie Evals U16AA
August 24, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 16:00 18:00 120 Intrasquad U16AA
August 25, 2024 Sunday BM - Senecal 12:00 14:00 120 Intrasquad U16AA
August 27, 2024 Tuesday St Isidore 19:30 21:30 120 Exhibition U16AA Cobras
August 28, 2024 Wednesday Ray Friel #2 20:00 22:00 120 Exhibition U16AA Cobras
August 29, 2024 Thursday Rich - CIBC 17:15 19:15 120 Exhibition U16AA Rangers
August 31, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #2 16:00 18:00 120 Exhibition U16AA Rangers
September 2, 2024 Monday Rich - Potvin 20:00 22:00 120 Practice U16AA
September 5, 2024 Thursday RJ Kennedy 21:00 22:00 60 Practice U16AA
September 7, 2024 Saturday Ray Friel #3 20:15 22:15 120 Practice U16AA
September 8, 2024 Sunday Ray Friel #3 19:15 21:15 120 Practice U16AA
U16B
September 3, 2024 Tuesday Navan 20:30 22:00 90 Intrasquad U16B
September 4, 2024 Wednesday CIHA - 1 20:30 22:00 90 Exhibition U16B Crush
**September 7, 2024 Saturday Navan 20:30 22:00 90 Exhibition U16B Orleans
September 8, 2024 Sunday Navan 20:00 22:00 120 Exhibition U16B Crush
September 9, 2024 Monday Barrette - West 18:45 20:15 90 Exhibition U16B Leitrim

U18 Jr Grads

TRY-OUTS U18

Date Day Facility Start End Mins Activity Level Vs
September 16, 2024 Monday Navan 18:00 19:00 60 Goalie Evals U18AA
September 16, 2024 Monday Navan 19:00 21:00 120 Intrasquad U18AA
September 18, 2024 Wednesday St Isidore 21:00 22:30 90 Exhibition U18AA Cobras
September 20, 2024 Friday Navan 20:00 22:00 120 Exhibition U18AA Cobras
Exhibition U18AA
Exhibition U18AA
U18B
September 23, 2024 Monday Ray Friel #1 20:00 22:00 120 Intrasquad U18B
September 24, 2024 Tuesday Navan 20:00 22:00 120 Exhibition U18B Crush
September 25, 2024 Wednesday Navan 19:30 21:00 90 Exhibition U18B Ice Dogs
September 27, 2024 Friday Embrun 18:00 19:30 90 Exhibition U18B Ice Dogs
September 28, 2024 Saturday CIHA - 2 20:15 21:45 90 Exhibition U18B Crush

Tryouts FAQs

  • How do tryouts work?
  • Will there be tryout jerseys?
  • Who evaluates the players?
  • Are teams selected prior to tryouts?
  • Why are some players sitting out an exhibition game?
  • My child has been released and I do not agree.
  • What is a Competitive Release?
  • Can I make a Friend Request?
  • What is the financial implication of competitive hockey?
  • Hockey gear colour.
  • I have more questions. Who do I contact?

HOW DO TRYOUTS WORK?

U12-U18 AA evaluations consist of 2 intrasquad games (meaning between players of our association) and 4 exhibition games against other associations. Players released from AA tryouts automatically become part of the eligible players for Rep B tryouts. Releases WILL be made following the 1st intrasquad game, and after each session thereafter. Rep B tryouts consist of 1 intrasquad game and 4 exhibition games.

U9-U11 A/AA evaluations consist of one skills evaluation (4 stations), 1 intrasquad game and exhibition games. Releases are made following the 1st exhibition game, and after each session thereafter. For U10-U11 Rep B, tryouts consist of 1 intrasquad game and exhibition games.

Players will be evaluated on skating, puck control, game sense and overall skills.

WE EXPECT PLAYERS TO TRY THEIR BEST. EVERYONE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT TRYING IS A COMPETITIVE PROCESS AND THAT NOT ALL PLAYERS WILL BE SELECTED.

WILL THERE BE TRYOUT JERSEYS?

Yes, tryout jerseys will be provided to all players. Players are to wear these jerseys for all tryout sessions. Jerseys are not to be returned, they are players’ to keep.

WHO EVALUATES THE PLAYERS?

Qualified volunteers and contracted evaluators will perform the evaluation of the players. To impress the importance of fairness and the absence of bias, each evaluator will have signed an “Evaluator’s Declaration”, in which evaluators will declare not having any relation to the players, no vested interest, to be fair, impartial and keep evaluations confidential.

ARE TEAMS SELECTED PRIOR TO TRYOUTS?

No, this is false. Players are not selected prior to tryouts. All players who are trying out must be evaluated – including coach’s children. All players are evaluated on the same criteria.

WHY ARE SOME PLAYERS SITTING OUT AN EXHIBITION GAME?

Players may be asked to sit out a game to allow their peers to play and get more ice time. This allows evaluators to perform an extensive review of the players who have been selected to continue with the tryouts and may need some extra evaluation.

MY CHILD HAS BEEN RELEASED AND I DO NOT AGREE.

We understand the disappointment that may accompany being released. This is part of a competitive selection. The decision to release a player is final. Though we welcome emails seeking input and feedback on the players evaluation, we will not tolerate any email degrading the CMHA, evaluators, coaches or volunteers.

As explained above, players who are not selected for AA will be released to Rep B and automatically entered in the Rep B pool. Players who are not selected for Rep B will be automatically redirected to the Dukes. Trying out for the Jr. Grads, and being “last cut” from the Jr. Grads does NOT automatically put released players in Tier “A” of the Dukes. It’s your responsibility to ensure that you also attend the Dukes tryouts to ensure proper placement if they are cut from the Reb B tryouts.

Another consideration for parents and players is to seek a competitive release.

WHAT IS A COMPETITIVE RELEASE?

A competitive release is a process by which a player can get released from CMHA for the purpose of trying out with another competitive association.

  • First, the player must tryout and be released from Jr. Grads tryouts.
  • Second, the player must be accepted to try out for another. If selected, the player would play for that team for the season.

There is no guarantee that other associations would accept imports, but this is something you may want to inquire about.

EXAMPLE: Luke is not selected for Jr. Grads U12AA. He wishes to try out for the Cobras. Luke’s parents reach out to the Cobras, and they confirm they’d accept Luke to tryout. Luke can then seek a competitive release from CMHA. If approved, this will allow Luke to tryout with the Cobras. If Luke is successful and is selected, Luke plays for the Cobras for the season. Luke then returns to CMHA next season.

However, if Luke is not selected by the Cobras, Luke then returns to CMHA and can continue on with Rep B tryouts with us. If released from rep B, he can seek another competitive release.

Paperwork is involved with a competitive release. It is not an automatic process.

CAN I MAKE A FRIEND REQUEST?

There are no friends’ requests with Jr. Grads teams.

WHAT IS THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATION OF COMPETITIVE HOCKEY?

In addition to the registration fees paid through the Hockey Canada portal, each player will be asked to pay a team fee. Team fees are usually between 1300-1800$ per player. A comprehensive budget is set up early in the pre-season by the coach and the team treasurer.

HOCKEY GEAR COLOUR

Successful Jr. Grads players will be required to wear navy blue helmet, gloves, and pants for this hockey season. New Jr. Grads hockey jerseys will need to be purchased by all players. More information will be provided to parents once the rosters are made.

I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS. WHO DO I CONTACT?

Questions about the tryout process or the upcoming season should be directed to the convenors: grads_convenor@cumberlandminorhockey.ca