U11
Welcome to U11 Hockey 2024/25
Hi Everyone,
I know you are all excited to get this season started and it looks like Monday, September 16th will be the day!
My name is Christy Comte (Andersen), and I will be your director for this season in U11. My son has played in Stettler Minor Hockey since his first year of U7 in 2019/20 and last year I was the manager of the U11 B Team. I learned a lot last year and I am sure I will be learning more this season, so I hope you will all be patient with me as I navigate this new role and hopefully I will be able to answer all your questions.
My phone number is (403)740-2626 if you want to text or call and my email is stettlerstormU11@gmail.com, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
As we move into the Evaluation and Tryout Process I have included the SMHA Evaluation Policy at the bottom of this email, please review it for more information. Each U11 skater is guaranteed 3 evaluation skates and all fees have been included in your registration cost.
We have 44 players signed up in U11 this year and that includes 4 goalies. So we will likely have 3 teams.
IMPORTANT: On Evaluation Nights I will have a couple tables set up in the lobby, please arrive an hour before start time. Your child is required to check in at the table to receive their jersey and after the skate they will return the jersey to the same table. I will have 3 rows set up as follows; Last Name A to F, G to P and R to Z. Returning the jerseys to the correct table will help greatly for organizing for the next evaluation, so your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. If there are any parents who would like to volunteer as team manager please let me know.
***If your player will NOT be attending tryouts or has to miss a night, I would appreciate if you would let me know to help with planning.
Tryout Schedule (Blue Arena):
U11A Skills Selection #1 - Monday, Sep 16/24 - 6:15 - 7:15 pm
U11A Selection #2 - Wednesday, Sep 18/24 - 6:15 - 7:30 pm
U11A Selection #3 - Friday, Sep 20/24 - 6:15 - 7:30 pm
The A Team roster will be sent out after this 3rd skate, and those skaters will not continue on in the Selection Process.
U11B/C Selection #1 - Monday, Sep 23/24 - 6:15 - 7:30 pm
U11B/C Selection #2 - Wednesday, Sep 25/24 - 6:15 - 7:30 pm
The B & C Team rosters will be sent out after this final selection skate.
Practice Schedule (regular practices for all teams will start on Oct 7/24) :
U11A Team
Tuesday, Sep 24/24 - Blue Arena - 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, Oct 1/24 - Red Arena - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
U11B Team
Wednesday, Oct 2/24 - Blue Arena - 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Friday, Oct 4/24 - Blue Arena - 6:15 - 7:15 pm
U11C Team
Monday, Sep 30/24 - Blue Arena - 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Wednesday, Oct 2/24 - Red Arena - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
I tried to include a nice calendar view with the Evaluation Skates and first few practices of the season, but I couldn't get it to attach.
Please review the SMHA Evaluation Process, I copied it below.
I look forward to meeting you all and hoping we all have a great hockey season!
Thank you,
Christy
SMHA Evaluation Policy - July 2022
Every effort will be made:
- to have a minimum of four to five evaluators present for each skate. One of which will have goaltending knowledge to evaluate goaltenders if necessary.
- to have evaluators with hockey knowledge and experience. (Evaluators will be selected and approved by the SMHA executive)
- to try to ensure that there are no conflicting interests with evaluators and players. Whether this be through family relationships, close friends, etc.
- a member of the SMHA executive will be present at all evaluation skates.
- U11 - All players will be guaranteed three skates as per Hockey Canada. Players will be evaluated as overall players.
- U13, U15 & U18 - All players are only guaranteed one skate. Players will be evaluated as either forward, defence, goaltender. (As specified at time of registration or before commencement of first evaluation skate.)
- Head coach of teams will be selected after the first evaluation skate.
- Head coach will be asked to evaluate players for second and, if necessary, third evaluations.
- Head coach will not be in the same room as evaluators during this time.
- Evaluators will recommend cuts of bottom evaluated players and or removal of top evaluated players after each evaluation skate. (All U11 players will have 3 skates.)
- Evaluators will pick the top half of the team. The second half of the team will be picked from the list of Evaluator recommendations with the input and evaluations of the head coach.
- Evaluator decisions are not open for discussion or revision.
- Parents/Coaches/Players are NOT to be contacting evaluators, head coach, directors or board members AT ALL regarding evaluations and the process. Evaluators are volunteering their time to help with team selections. SMHA will not tolerate any abuse, harassment or questioning of evaluators/head coach, directors or board members about the evaluation process and decisions. Individuals found to be participating in this activity may be issued a warning in writing and repeated offenses may result in sanctions from SMHA.
- Once teams are set there will be no player movement. If a technical error is discovered or player enrollment fluctuates this will be reviewed and if adjustments are needed recommendations will be made. Example - player wearing the wrong number/color.
- Absolutely NO complaints or concerns will be heard until after October 1st. Complaints and Concerns will only be accepted after this date and must be emailed to: evaluations@stettlerminorhockey.com
- SMHA has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse or harassment of volunteer board members, coaches & directors.
- Complaints and concerns emailed to board members / directors will NOT be acknowledged.
- Complaints and concerns will be addressed after October 1st by the VP Operations, VP Development and President. However, there will be zero movement on player evaluations and teams.
- Preregistration required and paid in full at least 48 hours before. Preferred that this is done at time of yearly registration. NO WALK ONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
- At least one hour early for all evaluation skates.
