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2025 Crush Tryouts Information

Welcome to the Clarence-Rockland Crush tryouts for the 2025-26 season! We are excited to announce that tryouts are now open for U10 to U18 teams. Below you will find important information to ensure a smooth and successful tryout experience.

Territory Coverage

The Crush territory includes the current borders of the Rockland association, the Clarence association, the municipality of Alfred-Plantagenet, the section of Champlain Township north of Highway 17, and Hawkesbury. Players residing in the Township of East Hawkesbury will have a one-time opportunity to choose either the Clarence-Rockland Crush Rep B association or the Casselman-Embrun Icedogs Rep B association.

Home Association Registration and Payment:

To participate in the tryouts, players must be registered with their home association. We will confirm registration with home associations before allowing players on the ice. For more information and to find links to all the Hockey Eastern Ontario District 3 home associations, please visit our Links Page.

Try-Out Schedule:

The tryout schedule will be made available in August.

Try-Out Locations
  • Most sessions will take place at the Clarence-Rockland Arena (formerly CIH Arena) and the Clarence Creek Arena.
  • Some try-out scrimmages may be held in other arenas across the Greater Ottawa Area. 
Requirements and Preparations:
  • Mandatory Body Contact Clinic: All players (excluding goalies) born in 2012, and any new players to competitive hockey born before 2011, must participate in a body contact clinic before tryouts begin. More information about clinic dates will be provided soon.
  • Equipment: Ensure your player is equipped with all mandatory protective gear, including a CSA-approved helmet, facemask, and other protective devices.
Contact Information:

If you have any questions or need further assistance with the registration process, please contact our Registrar at registrar@crushhockey.ca.

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