Competitive Tryout Process

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.
• Head Coaches will clearly inform parents of their player release process prior to the first tryout session. The first wave of player releases will be done in person, by direct telephone call or by e-mail. Head coaches are encouraged to be supportive and positive during the release process but shall not forecast the success of the player as it pertains to subsequent tryouts or the affiliation process.  Head coaches are encouraged to be supportive and positive during the release process but shall not forecast the success of the player as it pertains to subsequent tryouts or the affiliation 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.

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 Director of Competitive Programs.

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.