2024 - 2025 Blues Tryouts
Tryouts for U12 to U16 Blues teams are tentatively set to commence on Sunday, September 1st, 2024.  U10/U11, conditioning sessions and tryouts will start early September and U18 is tentatively set for September 28th - October 4th.  The tryout schedules will be listed (Here) and are subject to change due to the new Hockey Canada Pathways being introduced this season for U12 to U15 and as the total number of participants may induce change.  Details should be available mid summer. 
Please be sure to check back for the latest news and updates as the website will be updated as information becomes available.  Emails will be sent in advance to advise what session players are to attend.  Please check your SPAM or Junk mail folder frequently during tryouts to avoid missing important notifications.

• Tryout fees Early bird (until July19th), Regular (starting July 20th), Late (starting August 24th)
• All players MUST also register with their home association in advance of taking the ice for Blues tryouts.

If you have issues or concerns, please contact the Blues Registrar (registrar@blueshockey.ca)

Parent Info Night
The Blues will be holding our annual hockey info night on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 7pm at Bob MacQuarrie Hall D: 1490 Youville Dr, Orleans.
This is for anyone interested in trying out for our Rep B program.  The Blues executives will present the Blues Hockey Program, provide an update on the Blues initiatives, introduce the 2024-25 coaches, explain the tryout and selection processes, and answer questions.  This will also be a chance for parents and players to meet the coaches, hear their philosophies and season plans, and have the opportunity to ask questions. 

Hope to see you all there!. 

Volunteers Are Required
Get involved!  Similar to last year the Blues will be calling upon it's members to help with certain aspects of tryouts.  A Sign-up sheet for the registration desk, trainers, timekeeper and bench coordination will be available on the website (under Tryout section) in August once the tryout schedule is released.  We will also be looking for on-ice shooters for the goalie evaluations.  Volunteer Hours will be signed for those looking to complete their requirement. 
Please submit your interest to omha.rep@blueshockey.ca.
 
Tryout Evaluation:

• Players will be issued a new navy blue and grey reversible tryout jersey, please leave old jerseys at home.
• If your child is a goalie, they will be provided their tryout jersey at the goalie-only evaluation session tentatively on Sunday, September 1st.  All goalies considering playing for the Blues must attend this evaluation session. 
• Players are asked to remove all team helmet stickers (exception: helmet numbers, goalie helmet decals and wraps). Players failing to comply maybe sent back into the dressing room to remove these items.
• Parents must refrain from contacting the coach directly for questions or feedback during the evaluation process.  All questions should be directed to your liaison or level Director.  Parents and spectators are to remain in the common areas and away from the coach, evaluators, player’s change rooms and the benches. 
• Please note: the tryout schedule will be on the Blues website. Please be sure to double check the dates, times, and locations of your tryouts before heading out to the rink.
• All players will be allocated a minimum of two (2) ice times for evaluation before the first release.
• Releases will be posted on the website - player numbers listed will be the ones continuing with the tryout process. 
  • An email will be sent and the results will also be published on the website after each session (expected timeframe: late evening/morning the following day). 
• As there are multiple players trying out.  We encourage you not to have any misconceptions of who is or is not in any particular session.  Player assignments are made prior to each session to ensure proper ice time distribution.  This does not impact the evaluation or release process.

Harassment, Abuse, Bullying and Misconduct will not be tolerated at any time. A member may not be allowed to register, asked to leave the rink venue or removed from the session if they have been deemed, by the Blues Executives to have exhibited such behavior towards members of the Blues Board, team staff, players, referees, timekeepers, or other volunteers.