Coaches Letter, News, U14 AA, 2022-2023 (Upper Ottawa Valley Aces)

This Team is part of the 2022-2023 season, which is not set as the current season.
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Aug 16, 2022 | Nathan Latchford | 305 views
Coaches Letter
U14 Coaches Invite   I would like to extend a formal invitation to all players interested in attending try outs for the Upper Ottawa Valley Aces U14 Team (2009 birth year) for the 2022-2023 hockey season.  Tryouts will begin in early September. Please keep an eye on the schedule as the tryout dates will be changing and possible exhibition games added.

The players will be evaluated by myself, other non parent coaching staff and third party evaluators during each ice time. During the tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following: 

1. Hockey skills and knowledge
2. Work ethic 
3. Attitude and behavior 
4. Ability to follow instructions


Players should be reminded that evaluations begin the moment they walk into the arena. The players will be observed on their behavior both on and off the ice. All I ask is that each player gives a full effort on the ice and listens when instructions are given. If a player is not sure of any instruction, please ask any of the instructors on the ice. 
Myself, the coaching staff, and third party evaluators will be doing individual assessments during each ice time, and will not discuss any results with anyone outside of these individuals. Each player will be guaranteed 3 ice times. Previous players are not guarantee placement on this team and all players will be given equal consideration during the tryout process.

We are attending 3 out of town tournaments and 1 local tournament.

October 14 – 16            Mississauga Early Bird AA     
November 11 – 13        Waterloo Wolves Memorial      

December 2 – 4            Kingston Canadians               
January 6 – 8                Ottawa Winter Classic                          
 
Lastly, good luck and HAVE FUN!!! 

Looking forward to seeing all players show their skills and give it their best effort. 

Nathan Latchford - [email protected]
Head Coach