Evaluation Schedule
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Hello U9 LIONS parents,
In response to feedback from LBMHA members and as a result of numerous discussions as a
board, we have been working hard over the summer to initiate changes to the U9 division for the
upcoming hockey season. We have engaged in discussions with PSMHA, MJMH, and PGCMHA
in order to develop a tiered U9 exhibition league. As a result, LBMHA will tier our U9 players to
have one U9A team and three U9B teams, which will play in separate U9 exhibition leagues. 
While details are still being finalized, we anticipate approximately 4 teams in the U9A exhibition
league and approximately 12 teams in the U9B exhibition league. The U9A team will then be
able to supplement playing time with additional exhibition games, tournaments, and participation
in U9 carded tournament weekends. Both divisions will have playoffs, the details of which are
still being developed. 

Important Dates

For all U9 LIONS players, there have been some pre-skates scheduled, which will be facilitated
by coaches and a skating instructor. Groups will be posted ahead of time so that you know which
timeslot your skater will be in.
September 27 th : 0800-0930 (two groups of 45 minutes each)
September 28 th : 0800-0900 (Groups 1 and 2)
1130-1230 (Groups 3 and 4)

U9A (one team):
For the U9A tryouts, there will be a $50 tryout fee (payable via etransfer to
lbmhatreasurer@gmail.com before September 30 th ).
**Due to high numbers of players, we ask that you only attend U9A tryouts if you have the
intention of making the team. The U9A team will be a bigger commitment. Thank you for your
understanding.**
The schedule is as follows:
October 4 th : 0915-1015-time trials and goalie evaluation

1145-1245-U9A scrimmage #1
1415-1515-U9A scrimmage #2 (team selection)

U9B (three teams):
The U9B teams will be split as evenly as possible. The schedule for U9B team selection is as
follows:
October 5 th : 0915-1015-U9B scrimmage #1
1145-1230-U9B scrimmage #2
*changes to the teams may occur between the scrimmages*

We hope that these changes will continue to expand competitive opportunities and development
for our U9 division for this year and for years to come.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,
Raissa Berry
U9 coordinator-LBMHA