Rep Evaluations
Tuesday, October 1
5:00 - 6:00 pm u11 Rep - u11 Players with the last name A - L
6:00 - 7:00 pm u11 Rep - u11 Players with the last name M - Z
7:00 - 8:00pm u13 Rep
8:00 - 9:00 pm u15 Rep
Wednesday, October 2
5:00 - 6:00 pm u11 Rep - u11 Players with the last name A - L
6:00 - 7:00 pm u11 Rep - u11 Players with the last name M - Z
7:00 - 8:00 pm u13 Rep
8:00 - 9:00 pm u15 Rep
Note:
- All players wanting to play rep hockey (aa, a, b,) must attend these evaluations.
- Those players who want to play house - do not need to attend evaluations
- Any players in conditioning camp are automatically registered
- Any players who are not in conditioning camp, must pay a $50 evaluation fee (for 2 ice times). Cash or e-transfer accepted
- After 2 initial ice times, direction will be given on further evaluations (additional fee may be charged)
- There are no evaluations for u7, u9 - You can expect further information on season soon, with an anticipation start date in the week of October 14
*More information will be posted in the next few days regarding start dates and future evaluations
Sydney Minor Hockey Evaluation Plan 2024 (based on Hockey Canada Evaluations)
The SMHA will have two independent evaluators rate players based on six key skills during the evaluation sessions: Forward Skating, Backward Skating, Passing, Shooting, Puck Control, and Game Play. Each player will be assustessed and scored on a scale of 1 to 10 in each category by evaluators. To ensure a balanced evaluation, each skill category will be weighted differently, contributing to a total score.
The category weights are as follows:
• Forward Skating: 20%
• Backward Skating: 20%
• Puck Control: 15%
• Passing: 15%
• Game Play: 15%
• Shooting: 15%
This approach allows for a comprehensive assessment of each player's abilities, ensuring that various aspects of hockey skills and game sense are considered in the final score.
Forward Skating / Backward Skating Evaluation Criteria
1. 1-2 (Needs Improvement): Skater struggles to maintain balance, speed, and control. Strides are short, and recovery is slow, leading to inconsistent movement.
2. 3-4 (Developing): Skater can move in the correct direction but lacks fluidity and speed. Stride is not fully developed, and transitions are slow.
3. 5-6 (Competent): Skater demonstrates average speed and balance. Strides are adequate but not explosive, with occasional hesitation in transitions or turning.
4. 7-8 (Proficient): Skater moves smoothly with good speed and control. Transitions and turns are clean, and the skater demonstrates strong balance and consistent pace.
5. 9-10 (Elite): Skater shows exceptional speed, agility, and fluidity in both directions. Explosive strides with perfect form and effortless transitions between movements.
Passing Evaluation Criteria
1. 1-2 (Needs Improvement): Struggles with accuracy and strength of passes. Limited awareness of teammates, and passes are often off-target or mishandled.
2. 3-4 (Developing): Can pass but lacks consistency in both strength and accuracy. Limited ability to pass under pressure or to moving targets.
3. 5-6 (Competent): Average passing ability with reasonable accuracy and strength. Passes connect often, but vision and timing could be improved.
4. 7-8 (Proficient): Strong, accurate passes, even under pressure. Skater has good vision and timing, regularly setting up teammates for success.
5. 9-10 (Elite): Precise, quick passes with excellent vision. Can make complex, accurate passes under pressure and always finds the open teammate.
Puck Control Evaluation Criteria
1. 1-2 (Needs Improvement): Struggles to handle the puck consistently, especially under pressure. Often loses possession and has difficulty maneuvering with control.
2. 3-4 (Developing): Can control the puck but loses it easily under pressure. Puck handling lacks smoothness and consistency.
3. 5-6 (Competent): Adequate puck handling. Can maintain control in most situations but may struggle in tight spaces or at high speed.
4. 7-8 (Proficient): Strong puck control, able to handle the puck at speed and in tight spaces. Rarely loses control and can maneuver through defenders effectively.
5. 9-10 (Elite): Outstanding puck control with fluid handling, even at high speed or under pressure. Can make creative moves to evade defenders with ease.
Shooting Evaluation Criteria
1. 1-2 (Needs Improvement): Weak and inaccurate shot with little control or power. Struggles to hit the target.
2. 3-4 (Developing): Basic shot with some power but inconsistent accuracy. Needs improvement in release speed and precision.
3. 5-6 (Competent): Average shot with reasonable accuracy and power. Can hit the target consistently, but lacks elite-level precision or velocity.
4. 7-8 (Proficient): Strong, accurate shot with quick release. Can score from various positions with good power and placement.
5. 9-10 (Elite): Exceptional shot with high velocity, accuracy, and release speed. Consistently scores from difficult angles and under pressure.
Game Play Evaluation Criteria
1. 1-2 (Needs Improvement): Struggles with positioning and awareness of the game flow. Limited understanding of strategy, often out of place or late to respond.
2. 3-4 (Developing): Basic understanding of positioning and game flow but inconsistent. Occasionally out of position or slow to react.
3. 5-6 (Competent): Solid grasp of game play with average positioning and decision-making. Usually in the right place and able to read the play adequately.
4. 7-8 (Proficient): Strong game sense, consistently in the right position and aware of the play. Makes smart decisions and reads the game well.
5. 9-10 (Elite): Outstanding game awareness and hockey IQ. Anticipates plays ahead of time, consistently in the right position, and makes strategic, game-changing decisions.
Ice Session #1
General Objective of Session #1 (50 minutes):
• Forward Skating, Puck Control & Shooting Skill Evaluations
Overview
• Warm-up and Introductions & Split Players into 2 stations – 6 minutes
• 4 stations in total for 11 minutes each (two 2-station set-ups within 2 nets required) – 44 minutes
Ice Session #2
General Objective of Session #2 (50 minutes):
• Backwards Skating, Passing & Game Play Evaluations
Overview
• Warm-up and Introductions & Split Players into 2 stations – 6 minutes
• 4 stations in total for 11 minutes each (two 2-station set-ups within 2 nets required) – 44 minutes
Ice Session #3
Full Ice Scrimmage
General Objective of Session #3:
General Game Understanding
Evaluation - evaluators should be able to identify top 1/3, 2nd 1/3 and bottom 1/3 by position
Ranking Criteria
Skating
• Can the player play with and without the puck
• How does the player skate in the game situation
Passing and Receiving
• Does the player share the puck?
• What is the quality of the passes?
• Does the player support the puck carrier?
Work Ethic
• What is the player's attitude toward the scrimmage?
• Does the player have a willingness to work?
• Does the player demonstrate team play or individual play?
Does the player rate in the top, middle or bottom for their position?
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