PLAYER SELECTION
Tryouts are held to select players for all Minor Development teams. The time, location and cost are posted on the NLSA website.
Each player attending tryouts will be charged a fee for ice time. This fee, approved by the board, is designed to offset the cost of tryouts. By charging the tryout fee, costs are shared among players trying out rather than all the minor hockey players in North London.
Tryouts traditionally start in early September. Each team may participate in inter-squad and exhibition games. One of the purposes of these games is to permit coaches to see the players competing against other players from the same age level. Players that pay a tryout fee are guaranteed two skates or two hours of ice participation in MD tryout.
Minor Development teams shall have until their respective signing dates (as set by NLSA) to declare their teams on a roster sheet. All Minor Development players signing cards and/or a roster sheet for the first time will need proof of age.
Coaches selected for NLSA Minor Development teams endeavour to make all the right decisions. However, they are not infallible. Coaches will select players based on the needs of the team and the individual player’s ability, attitude, physical and mental potential. They will endeavour to teach all players individual and team skills, tactics, self-discipline and good sportsmanship.