EVALUATION INFORMATION

What to Expect:

Our evaluations are designed to assess your hockey abilities and determine the best team placement for your skill level. The process includes:  

• On-Ice Assessments: Players will showcase their skills and teamwork through drills, scrimmages, and bubble games. Evaluators will focus on skating, passing, puck control, shooting, and work ethic.
• Scrimmages: Showcase your teamwork, decision-making, and overall hockey IQ in 4-on-4 scrimmages, and bubble games.
• Fair and Balanced: Players are grouped alphabetically for initial drills, then reorganized based on skill level for scrimmages. 
• Player Ratings: Independent evaluators will provide ratings based on on-ice performance throughout the process. The coordinator will oversee the evaluation process.

As players progress, we assess both individual skills and teamwork. Scrimmages become more competitive to prepare players for higher levels of play.

 Important Information:  

• Registration: All players must be fully registered, with registration fees paid in full before participating in evaluations.

• Equipment: Players must wear full hockey equipment, including a neck guard, for all skates. Helmets should have names removed and team stickers covered or removed. Players must wear plain or Comets socks.
• Jerseys: Jerseys will be provided for evaluations. Please return them at the end of each session.
• Evaluation Dates: Stay tuned to the Comets Zone Hockey website (www.cometshockey.ca) for specific evaluation dates and times. Regrouping will occur throughout the process so please check the website for regular updates. 
• Evaluators: Player assessments will be conducted by independent evaluators during the evaluation sessions. 
• Volunteer Opportunities: We welcome volunteers to assist with the evaluation process. Please sign up at the registration table or contact the division coordinator if interested in gate duties or other volunteer roles.
  
  

How Parents Can Help

Parents play a crucial role in supporting their child's hockey journey. Here are some tips:  

• Encourage and Support: Offer positive reinforcement and celebrate your child's efforts, regardless of the outcome.
• Set Realistic Expectations: Help your child understand that evaluations are a learning experience, and not every player will make the top team.
• Focus on Development: Emphasize the importance of skill development and having fun over winning.  
• ​​​​​​​Be a Good Sportsperson: Demonstrate good sportsmanship by cheering for all players, not just your own child.​​​​​​​