Season Introduction.
Hello Novice and Tyke parents and players. My name is Chris Haskett and I will be the coach of the 2018/19 Novice Shamrock team. I hope everyone is enjoying the last week of summer. Hard to believe the hockey season is upon us. I am looking forward to a great 18/19 season and I am very excited to work with you and your athletes this year. Please refer to the tryout schedule and season information below for those who are trying out and those who may still be interested in trying out beginning September 5th.
Tryouts
The Novice Shamrock team tryout times are as follows:
Date Time Arena
Wed, Sep 05 5:00 PM-5:50 PM Ilderton
Fri, Sep 07 5:00 PM-5:50 PM Ilderton
Sat, Sep 8 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Ilderton (Vs Lambeth)
Tue, Sep 11 6:30 PM-7:30 PM London (Vs Lambeth, Bostwick Community Centre) Wed, Sep 12 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Ilderton (Vs South Huron)
Players will be assigned a Jersey for each tryout. Players will receive their tryout jerseys on the first day of tryouts on Sept. 5th.
Important: Players will be evaluated on skating, puck skills, passing, shooting, desire, heart, work ethic and attitude. Please keep in mind that tryouts are a difficult time for young athletes and parents should prepare their children for all possible outcomes. Results of player selection will be posted on our team website after the final tryout game on Sept. 12th.
Tournaments/Exhibition
November 9-11 - Ryan O'Reilly Youth Challenge Cup (Goderich)
December 27-30 - Parkhill Silver Stick
Note: We will look to enter another tournament in the new year (yet to be determined)
Possible tournaments if we qualify!!
International Silver Stick - Pelham - January 10 - 13, 2019
Player and Parent/Guardian Expectations
In order for a competitive hockey team to be successful, the full support and commitment of coaches, players and parents/guardians is required.
Coaching Philosophy & Goals
Novice rep is entry level to competitive hockey focusing on development of skill. The goal for this season will be skill development. Each practice will focus on skating and skill development (ex. edges, speed, transitions, passing, shooting). Hockey tactics will be taught and incorporated into practices but the focus will remain on skill development.
Ice time, or playing time, will be fair and as equal as possible. Lines will be balanced. There will be no players designated for penalty kill or power play units. The best players in all aspects stated above will be selected to the team. Upon selection of the team, coaches will again evaluate players for positional needs and players may be asked to play positions and in situations they are not typically used to playing. This will also assist in their overall development.
I recognize the importance of family in the sport and the commitment that parents and siblings make toward the team. If you have family holidays planned, enjoy but please keep me informed so I can bring in AP players as needed.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Thank You
Coach Chris