Tryouts are a stressful time for everyone. There are a few things parents and players can do to not only make the process easier to navigate, but to help a player to separate themselves from others. Click on Read More for our Tryout Tips.
With the
2024-25 Rep Tryouts fast approaching, we’d like to share a few pointers for
players and parents to help them get the most out of their tryout experience.
1. Don’t Be Late. Tryout time is hectic for everyone and having
players check in prior to each skate takes time. Plan to arrive at the rink 30-45 minutes
prior to your scheduled tryout and be ready to go once the Zamboni doors are
shut.
2. Parents – Let Your Player Do The
Check-In. It is a great way for the
player to connect with the coach and for the coach to begin putting faces to
names.
3. Complete Your Drill. When doing a drill, skate hard right through
to the end. Coaches notice when players
let-up for the last 20 feet of a drill.
4. Listen To Instruction. Be attentive when a coach is explaining a
drill as some of the drills may be new to players.
5. Keep Doing The Drill
Regardless. When doing a drill, if you
fall or lose the puck, don’t give up.
Get up quickly or retrieve the puck and continue with the drill. If you give up on a drill, you may be telling
the coach that you will give up during the game.
6. Be Ready For Your Turn. While waiting for your turn to do the drill,
be attentive and ready. Watch what other
players are doing so you fully understand how the drill works and, once it is
your turn, be ready to go – it sends a positive message to the coach.
7. Don’t Play Around In Line. While waiting your turn, don’t shoot pucks
off the boards or play around with the player next to you.
8. Parents – Read Our Tryout Info
Notice. On the first night of each
level’s respective tryout, we will be handing out an information/FAQ sheet that
will likely answer 90% of your questions.
Please read this thoroughly to understand the process and for
information on the Jr. Raiders.
9. Bring Your Water. Players are reminded to bring their water
bottles with them, already filled. The
Wave does not currently have a water filling station so please ensure that your
bottle is full and in your bag, and that you bring it on the ice with you.
10.Double & Triple Check Your
Bag. Make sure that you have ALL your
equipment packed in your bag, including your neck guard, jersey (please bring
one light, one dark), etc., and that your skates are sharpened.