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House League Sort Outs: FAQs
What is the objective of Sort Outs aka Player Evaluations?
Sort Outs/Player Evaluations are performed prior to the start of each hockey season. The objective is to perform a fair and impartial assessment of the players’ hockey skill set in order to create balanced teams, but most importantly to ensure the player finds him or herself at a level at which they are comfortable and will have fun.
As a parent, what advice should you give to a player heading into sort outs?
Quite simply put, “Just try your best”. Perhaps the only thing to add is to not focus or get hung up on a perceived result.
When are sort outs taking place?
Sort Outs are scheduled to start the week after Labour Day. Different age groups begin at different times. Specific session times will be assigned and posted on the Eastend website in advance of each session.
*Please arrive 30min prior to start of session in order to have players sign-in and pick up their assigned pinnies*
How long will the sort out process take?
Our hope is to have the evaluation process completed in about three weeks. House League teams cannot be finalized until the competitive teams have been finalized. Sometimes, it takes less time or it stretches longer. It's important to us to be very thorough in this process.
How will groups be determined for the evaluations?
For the first session, groups will essentially be divided alphabetically. The purpose of this is to ensure a fair representation of the full range of players’ skill level for each session. Initially, there will be a wide range of skill levels on the ice. As we move into subsequent sessions, players will start to be on the ice with other players that are more similar in level. This is a fluid process in which players may move between groups from session to session.
What skills are being evaluated?
The hockey skills that will be focused on and used as a base for evaluation are forward skating, stopping, turning, stick handling, and game play. In game play, evaulators are looking at general ability in game-type situations.
How will the on-ice evaluation sessions be structured?
The first sessions from U9-U15 will be timed skill sessions. Timed skills are an objective way to first divide the players into groups for game play. After these first sessions, the plan is to have the players participate in game-type play as soon as possible and for the remainder of the sessions. U18 players jump right into game play.
Who will be conducting the evaluations?
· On-ice coaches will be explaining, demonstrating, and running the players through the various drills.
· Off-ice evaluators will be responsible for evaluating each player on the ice during the time allotted. To ensure a fair and impartial assessment of the players, the evaluators will be non-parent volunteers, they will not have a child playing at the level being evaluated.
· Level Directors will be responsible for scheduling the sessions, tracking evaluations, and communicating with parents and players.
What should players wear to the evaluation?
Full equipment is always mandatory. This includes:
· Protective Cup
· Shin Pads
· Hockey Socks
· Hockey Pants
· Skates (check to see whether skates need sharpening)
· Shoulder Pads
· Elbow Pads
· Practice Jersey
· Hockey Gloves
· CSA Approved Helmet w/ Full Face Shield
· Neck Guard
· Mouth Guard* (highly recommended)
How are players/parents notified of their standing within the process?
As groups are formed based on the evaluations of previous sessions, we will continue to update the “Directors Pages” section on the Storm website as quickly as possible and send emails to members of that level. Given the short turn-around between some sessions, we urge you to check the website regularly for updated schedules.
How soon after the evaluations does the season start?
The Gloucester Hockey Association House League Regular Season is scheduled to begin Saturday, October 3th. As soon as evaluations are satisfactorily completed, practice times through the rest of September will be allocated to each team.
Sort Outs/Player Evaluations are performed prior to the start of each hockey season. The objective is to perform a fair and impartial assessment of the players’ hockey skill set in order to create balanced teams, but most importantly to ensure the player finds him or herself at a level at which they are comfortable and will have fun.
As a parent, what advice should you give to a player heading into sort outs?
Quite simply put, “Just try your best”. Perhaps the only thing to add is to not focus or get hung up on a perceived result.
When are sort outs taking place?
Sort Outs are scheduled to start the week after Labour Day. Different age groups begin at different times. Specific session times will be assigned and posted on the Eastend website in advance of each session.
*Please arrive 30min prior to start of session in order to have players sign-in and pick up their assigned pinnies*
How long will the sort out process take?
Our hope is to have the evaluation process completed in about three weeks. House League teams cannot be finalized until the competitive teams have been finalized. Sometimes, it takes less time or it stretches longer. It's important to us to be very thorough in this process.
How will groups be determined for the evaluations?
For the first session, groups will essentially be divided alphabetically. The purpose of this is to ensure a fair representation of the full range of players’ skill level for each session. Initially, there will be a wide range of skill levels on the ice. As we move into subsequent sessions, players will start to be on the ice with other players that are more similar in level. This is a fluid process in which players may move between groups from session to session.
What skills are being evaluated?
The hockey skills that will be focused on and used as a base for evaluation are forward skating, stopping, turning, stick handling, and game play. In game play, evaulators are looking at general ability in game-type situations.
How will the on-ice evaluation sessions be structured?
The first sessions from U9-U15 will be timed skill sessions. Timed skills are an objective way to first divide the players into groups for game play. After these first sessions, the plan is to have the players participate in game-type play as soon as possible and for the remainder of the sessions. U18 players jump right into game play.
Who will be conducting the evaluations?
· On-ice coaches will be explaining, demonstrating, and running the players through the various drills.
· Off-ice evaluators will be responsible for evaluating each player on the ice during the time allotted. To ensure a fair and impartial assessment of the players, the evaluators will be non-parent volunteers, they will not have a child playing at the level being evaluated.
· Level Directors will be responsible for scheduling the sessions, tracking evaluations, and communicating with parents and players.
What should players wear to the evaluation?
Full equipment is always mandatory. This includes:
· Protective Cup
· Shin Pads
· Hockey Socks
· Hockey Pants
· Skates (check to see whether skates need sharpening)
· Shoulder Pads
· Elbow Pads
· Practice Jersey
· Hockey Gloves
· CSA Approved Helmet w/ Full Face Shield
· Neck Guard
· Mouth Guard* (highly recommended)
How are players/parents notified of their standing within the process?
As groups are formed based on the evaluations of previous sessions, we will continue to update the “Directors Pages” section on the Storm website as quickly as possible and send emails to members of that level. Given the short turn-around between some sessions, we urge you to check the website regularly for updated schedules.
How soon after the evaluations does the season start?
The Gloucester Hockey Association House League Regular Season is scheduled to begin Saturday, October 3th. As soon as evaluations are satisfactorily completed, practice times through the rest of September will be allocated to each team.