U11 DIVISION (2014-2015): BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION
The U11 level marks a significant step in a hockey player's development. This is a crucial stage in your player's development as they refine their skills and prepare for more competitive hockey.
Program Overview:
- Skill Refinement: Building on the foundation established in U9, players will focus on refining their skating, passing, shooting, and puck handling.
- Tactical Awareness: Players will learn more advanced hockey concepts, tactics and strategies to improve decision-making and teamwork.
- Increased Competition: The competitive level rises at U11, preparing players for the challenges of higher-level hockey.
- Program Levels: We offer ten teams including; B, C, and D teams to cater to different skill levels.
Important Note: To maintain a safe and respectful environment for all players, please adhere to the following dressing room policy:
- All players must wear at least athletic gym shorts or long underwear and a shirt while in the dressing room.
- No males are permitted in the dressing room at the U11 level and above. This includes fathers and brothers.
- If your child requires assistance with equipment, please have them exit the dressing room.
- At least two adults must be present in the dressing room at all times.
We're excited to watch your child grow as a hockey player!
Yours in hockey,
Liana Schuler
u11coordinator@cometshockey.ca
EVALUATION INFORMATION
What to Expect:
Our evaluations are designed to assess your hockey abilities and determine the best team placement for your skill level. The process includes:
- On-Ice Assessments: Players will showcase their skills and teamwork through drills, scrimmages, and bubble games. Evaluators will focus on skating, passing, puck control, shooting, and work ethic.
- Scrimmages: Showcase your teamwork, decision-making, and overall hockey IQ in 4-on-4 scrimmages, and bubble games.
- Fair and Balanced: Players are grouped alphabetically for initial drills, then reorganized based on skill level for scrimmages.
- Player Ratings: Independent evaluators will provide ratings based on on-ice performance throughout the process. The coordinator will oversee the evaluation process.
As players progress, we assess both individual skills and teamwork. Scrimmages become more competitive to prepare players for higher levels of play.
Important Information:
- Registration: All players must be fully registered, with registration fees paid in full before participating in evaluations.
- Equipment: Players must wear full hockey equipment, including a neck guard, for all skates. Helmets should have names removed and team stickers covered or removed. Players must wear plain or Comets socks.
- Jerseys: Jerseys will be provided for evaluations. Please return them at the end of each session.
- Evaluation Dates: Stay tuned to the Comets Zone Hockey website (www.cometshockey.ca) for specific evaluation dates and times. Regrouping will occur throughout the process so please check the website for regular updates.
- Evaluators: Player assessments will be conducted by independent evaluators during the evaluation sessions.
- Volunteer Opportunities: We welcome volunteers to assist with the evaluation process. Please sign up at the registration table or contact the division coordinator if interested in gate duties or other volunteer roles.
How Parents Can Help
Parents play a crucial role in supporting their child's hockey journey. Here are some tips:
- Encourage and Support: Offer positive reinforcement and celebrate your child's efforts, regardless of the outcome.
- Set Realistic Expectations: Help your child understand that evaluations are a learning experience, and not every player will make the top team.
- Focus on Development: Emphasize the importance of skill development and having fun over winning.
- Be a Good Sportsperson: Demonstrate good sportsmanship by cheering for all players, not just your own child.
Evaluation Drills
2024 SCHEDULE
Please ensure that you are checking your email and our website for things like skate times, groups, and other information regarding evaluations.
| U11 Goalie Try Sun, Sep 15 - 08:45 AM at Jem3 |
| U11 Goalie Eval Sat, Sep 21 - 11:00 AM at AG2 |
| U11 Skills 1 Group 1 Sat, Sep 21 - 02:30 PM at Jem2 |
| U11 Skills 1 Group 2 Sat, Sep 21 - 03:30 PM at Jem2 |
| U11 Skills 1 Group 3 Sat, Sep 21 - 04:15 PM at Jem2 |
| U11 Skills 1 Group 4 Sat, Sep 21 - 05:15 PM at Jem2 |
| U11 Skills 1 Group 5 Sat, Sep 21 - 06:00 PM at Jem2 |
| U11 Skills 1 Group 6 Sat, Sep 21 - 07:00 PM at Jem2 |
| U11 Skills 2 Group 1 Sun, Sep 22 - 08:30 AM at Kinsmen |
| U11 Skills 2 Group 2 Sun, Sep 22 - 09:30 AM at Kinsmen |
| U11 Skills 2 Group 3 Sun, Sep 22 - 10:30 AM at Kinsmen |
| U11 Skills 2 Group 4 Sun, Sep 22 - 11:30 AM at Kinsmen |
| U11 Skills 2 Group 5 Sun, Sep 22 - 12:30 PM at Kinsmen |
| U11 Skills 2 Group 6 Sun, Sep 22 - 01:30 PM at Kinsmen |
| U11 Scrimmage 1 Group 1 Sat, Sep 28 - 12:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 1 Group 2 Sat, Sep 28 - 01:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 1 Group 3 Sat, Sep 28 - 02:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 1 Group 4 Sat, Sep 28 - 03:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 1 Group 5 Sat, Sep 28 - 04:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 2 Group 1 Sun, Sep 29 - 12:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 2 Group 2 Sun, Sep 29 - 01:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 2 Group 3 Sun, Sep 29 - 02:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 2 Group 4 Sun, Sep 29 - 03:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Scrimmage 2 Group 5 Sun, Sep 29 - 04:15 PM at Latrace |
| U11 Bubble Group 1 Tue, Oct 01 - 05:00 PM at Jem2 |
| U11 Bubble Group 2 Tue, Oct 01 - 06:00 PM at Jem2 |