The Wild Zone may be fielding 6 teams this year as per the SMHA grid system: - 2A, 2B, 1C, 1D

Evaluations

• 45-minute sessions

o September 20, 8:00 am – 11:45 am @ SCHROH ARENA - Skate Groups

o September 21, 8:00 am – 11:45 am @ SCHROH ARENA 

o September 26, 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm @ SCHROH ARENA

o September 27, 8:00 am – 9:45 am @ SCHROH ARENA 

• There will be 4 evaluation skates that will consist of 2 skills and 2 scrimmage sessions.

• Evaluations will begin with registered players being randomly placed in 4 groups.

• After the first skills evaluation, players will be assigned based on their scores, appropriate group sizes, and other factors.

• Registration will open 45 minutes prior to your players scheduled skate time. You will need to register and pick up their assigned jersey. This will be the only tool used to identify players. Jerseys will need to be collected after each skate so that the next group may wear them as well.

• Independent evaluators will be hired to evaluate players. Evaluators will submit their evaluations, and the coordinator will input the data to calculate the players rating after each session.

• Upon the completion of every evaluation skate, families will need to go to the Wild Zone website and see when your player’s next ice session is as players will start to move groups after the initial random assignments.

• More information on pre-skates and evaluations drills can be found below.

Goalies

• Note for U9 there will be no assigned goalies, we will be using bumpers in front of the nets.

Coaching

- If you are interested in coaching this season, please fill out your coaching registration
- If you have any trouble registering or have any concerns prior to filling your form out, please notify me immediately.
- If you apply to coach, you will be asked to help out on the ice during preskates.
- As per our Wild Constitution, coaches will be selected by committee once the evaluations are complete.

Pre-Skate and Evaluations Skills

• The pre-skates and evaluations will include drills to look at multiple skills and may include the following:

o Forward and backward skating (with and without pucks)

o Stopping

o Transitions

o Tight turns (with and without pucks)

o Shooting

o Puck Handling

o Scrimmages

• Detailed drills are available to view at the registration table at pre skates and evaluations

Special Notes

• All players are to be in full equipment for all skates. 

• Have players ready 10 minutes before their scheduled session

• Please return jerseys after each session to the registration table.

Common Questions

• Does my player have to attend pre-skates?

o No, but your player will miss their opportunity to get familiar with skills and drills they will be evaluated on.

• Does my player have to attend evaluations?

o No, but your player will be given a zero for their evaluations scores and placed on a team accordingly.

• My child is sick or injured during evaluations, what do we do?

o Please contact your coordinator as soon as you can and we will come up with a plan on a case by case basis.

If you have any questions or concerns throughout the hockey season, please feel free to contact me via email at u9.wild.smha@gmail.