posted 07/31/2010
EYHA will hold evaluations for our upcoming season during the month of September. The schedule is currently posted on the “Upcoming Events” and league calendar. You must be registered to attend evaluations. We recommend that all players attend all sessions as scheduled. The following is information that will make the evaluation process operate smoothly.
Please arrive early to sign in and enter the ice on time. Please arrive early to first sign in at the registration desk and enter the ice on time. Place the number on the back of your jersey using four safety pins provided. Keep your number as you are required to wear it to every evaluation. At registration you will need to submit a copy of your USA Hockey confirmation, medical consent form, birth certificate for new players and signed parent and player code of conduct. Now, the player may go to their assigned locker room to get dressed. Be prepared to take the ice when the doors open.
PARENT MEETINGS
EYHA board members will meet with all parents during the first week of evaluations. The meeting will take place while your player is on the ice. We recommend all parents to attend. Meetings are held in the party room at the Chiller. We will discuss various topics about the upcoming year. There will be a question and answer session following the meeting.
MITE AND MINI-MITE DIVISIONS
The Mini-Mite and Mite divisions are scheduled alphabetically by last name. Minis are to follow the mite schedule. At the end of the evaluations our USA certified coaches will meet to determine team assignments. We will have a Mini-Mite team this season for players with 2004-05 birth years. The rest of the teams will be divided evenly based on skating and skill development.
Each family will receive a telephone call from the players head coach providing team and practice information the weekend of October 2nd and 3rd. Practices will begin the following week.
SQUIRT AND PEEWEE DIVISIONS
Squirt and Peewee divisions are scheduled based on birth year. If you are a squirt or peewee player, you may not attend another evaluation because of personal scheduling conflicts. Our evaluators are looking at players skating and skill development in accordance to USA Hockey's American Developmental Model via major and minor birth years. We apologize for any inconvenience to your family.
At the end of the evaluations our USA certified coaches will meet to determine team assignments. Squirt and Peewee players will initially be reviewed based on birth year. After each player is evaluated, a player may be moved to a major or minor team based on their skating and skills. For example,
· From Minor to Major: A player may be moved to a major birth year team because of above average skating and skills. The player must be placed in the top 10% overall in skills, ability, and versatility to be considered a move to a major team.
· From Major to Minor: A player may be moved to a minor birth year team because of below average skating and skills. The player must be placed in the lower 10% overall in skills, ability, and versatility to be considered a move to a minor team. This move is beneficial for players that are affected by gender, stature, and skating/playing ability.
The movements from minor to major teams are different than requests for Playing Up and Playing Down. The above is still within players assigned division, the other is movement to a different division. Any movements between birth years will be discussed with parents prior to final placement on a team.
Each family will receive a telephone call from the players head coach providing team and practice information the weekend of October 2nd and 3rd. Practices will begin the following week.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
EYHA does not accept special requests.
