Thank you to everyone that attended our recent AA tryouts!

We are thrilled to share some exciting updates regarding our U11 development offerings for the upcoming 2024-25 season. As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing player development and fostering a positive hockey experience, we feel we’ve taken a direction that will best benefit our players and families.

2024/25 U11 AA Program

As a result of the analysis of our independent player evaluation results obtained at the spring evaluation sessions, Whitemud West has made the decision to form one team within the AA tier for the upcoming 2024/25 season. This program will continue to uphold the high standards set out for the AA initiative, ensuring top-tier coaching led by Head Coach Brian Tucker, and additional development opportunities for our young athletes.

Following our spring AA evaluation sessions, we're pleased to announce that the top ten protected players have now been contacted. The remaining roster spots (five players + two goalies) will be selected during our fall tryouts in August, with registration for these tryouts opening on June 1, 2024.

Registration fees for the U11 AA team are regular U11 registration fees plus an additional $825 for players that make the team.  

Enhanced Development for U11 Tier 1

In addition to our AA program, we're excited to introduce enhancements to our U11 Tier 1 development, which essentially mirrors the AA program. Building upon the success of our AA offering, we feel this represents a significant investment in the development of players in the Tier 1 category. By allocating additional resources to this tier, we aim to provide the same high-quality development opportunities as our AA offering, while allowing players to compete at the most appropriate level for their skill and experience.

At Whitemud West, our goal is to ensure that every player has access to the best possible development opportunities and experiences. If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our VP of Evaluations at vpevaluations@whitemudwest.com.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a successful season of growth and development for all players.

 

Claudio Virga

VP of Evaluations & Tiering

Whitemud West Minor Hockey Association

 

Jason MacDonald

VP of Development

Whitemud West Minor Hockey Association