Competitive Tryout Process

All players wishing to participate on a competitive team will take part in the tryout process.

Head Coaches will select a minimum of 3 evaluators to assist them in team selection. No evaluators with a player trying out for the team are allowed. The association reserves the right to place an evaluator of their choosing into any tryout.
The Head Coach makes final decisions with evaluators on which players are selected.
All players will be assessed for a minimum of 2 hours total across all levels during the tryout process.
Players may only register to try out for the available teams at their age level. Age advancement will only be considered in situations where the Blazers program requires more players than may be available in a specific age group.

Competitive Tryout Communication Policy

1. Communication of Player Status:
* After each tryout session, the jersey numbers of players advancing to the next round will be posted on the KMHA website.
* A best effort will be made to post the results as soon as practicable after the tryout session or before noon the following day unless previously communicated by the coach.
* Only players advancing to the next round will be posted; players not listed are considered released from further tryout participation.

2. Final Cuts and Feedback Requests:
* Feedback will be provided only to players who are released in the final round of tryouts.
* Requests for feedback must be submitted in writing to the VP of Competitive within seven (7) days of the final release.
* Feedback will be provided in writing and will highlight areas of strength and opportunities for development observed during the tryout process.

3. Coach Responsibilities:
* Coaches are responsible for providing the list of advancing players to the appropriate KMHA communications representative for website posting.
* Coaches are not to communicate player cuts or advancement directly through personal contact methods (e.g., texts, calls, emails) to maintain consistency and avoid confusion.

4. Player and Parent Expectations:
* Players and parents should check the KMHA website for updates after each tryout session.
* Families are encouraged to respect the time frame required to process and post results.

Injury/Illness affecting tryouts

This policy relates to the handling of situations where, because of injury, a player is unable to participate in tryouts according to the schedule This policy covers injuries incurred by players prior to the start of tryouts, as well as injuries incurred during the tryout period. In all cases a doctor’s note must be provided to the Rep Coach Coordinator as evidence that the player cannot participate in team tryouts. In addition, the nature of the injury and the expected return date of the player are required. To determine the subsequent status of the returning player, the Coordinator will consult with a variety of sources to obtain sufficient information about the player so that a reasoned decision can be made that considers both what is best for the player as well as the affected team or teams. The sources may include, but not be limited to, the player’s previous coaches, the current coach of the team the player wishes to join and any other appropriate source deemed relevant by the VP Competitive.

Sibling/Twin Policy

At both the competitive divisions and house divisions were siblings/twins wish to play together, they will be placed in the level afforded by the lower evaluated sibling.