Metcalfe & District Minor Hockey Association Novice Evaluation Process 2013

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1 Novice Evaluation Process 2013 Prepared by: MDHA Executive September 5, 2013

2 Introduction In preparation for the Metcalfe & District Hockey Association (MDHA) hockey season, the Evaluation Process will be held during the month of September. Each year, hockey teams are made up of a variety of very skilled to lesser skilled players, all with different personalities and learning abilities, this season will be no different. Goal of the Evaluation Process To establish a proper evaluation process that will effectively measure skills to allow appropriate player placement for the hockey season. A separate document is available for goalie evaluations. Objectives of the Evaluation Process To select appropriately skilled players for each house league level and division. To do so the MDHA uses a modification of the Hockey Canada Minor Hockey Development Guide. To create teams as per the Gloucester Hockaey Association (GHA) Rules and Regulations. To create equally skilled teams within an MDHA level. To raise awareness of the importance of skill development within the MDHA. To properly evaluate not only a player s technical skills but other personal qualities including teamwork, overall hard work at both ends of the ice, leadership, hockey intelligence / sense, assertiveness and positive attitude. To ensure that goaltenders have a proper evaluation as they are very important to the success of each team. Evaluation System This year the MDHA will use a Point Scoring System outlined herein. Each tryout session will be organized by setting a time limit for each activity. Strict timelines will be kept in order to complete all the required drills in the allocated time. The process will start with a skills evaluation consisting of a number of specific on-ice drills to show a player s abilities for various elements outlined herein.

3 Once the assessment of skills is completed, scrimmages will take place in order to sort out A/B and B/C bubbles. This will allow the MDHA to rank this year s group of players and determine the teams at each level. Independent knowledgeable hockey evaluators will be used at each session to give an unbiased opinion and feedback on every player s performance. Each evaluator will review particular elements for all the players. Scale of Player Ability It will be the bubble players that will require the most critical detailed assessment throughout the evaluations, as their skill level is so close to one another. There are always true A, B and C players, however it is the A/B and B/C players that require the most observation and attention during the evaluation process. For this reason the session 3 scrimmages will focus on these players, not all players will be invited to participate in the scrimmages. The Advanced Player - Top of the Scale - A A/B Bubble B B/C Bubble The True Beginner Bottom of the Scale C C Player Selection and Division Process 3 sessions will be allocated in the evaluation process. Groups for the Session 3 scrimmage will be created based on the cumulative score from the MDHA Atom Skills Evaluation Process. The convener will

4 create two balanced teams consisting of A/B bubble players and another two balanced teams consisting of the B/C bubble players. The Session 3 scrimmages will be observed by independent evaluators with the intent of selecting the top x (number will be determined by convener based on the scores from Session 1 and 2 and the team construct required by the GHA) players from the A/B bubble and the top x players from the B/C bubble. The number of players will vary from year to year based on the skill of the players and on the size of the teams as dictated by the GHA construct. The player s score for Session 1 and 2 and their placement selected in session 3 will be used to create the teams. Role of the Evaluators Evaluators are people with hockey knowledge that preferably have coaching experience, and no child or relative in the respective program being evaluated. The MDHA uses a double-blind system (player names do not appear on the evaluator s sheets). Evaluators may not share scores. They must be able to independently evaluate all the players. Evaluators must write using ink and initial any changes on their score sheets. Evaluators must return the completed sheets to the MDHA immediately after the session so that players can be assigned to appropriate groups for the next session. At the session Skaters should arrive 45 minutes prior to the start of their assigned time. Register at the MDHA table where you will be given a jersey and assigned a dressing room. Get dressed, except for your helmet, gloves and mouthguard. 15 minutes prior to the start of your Slot, players are to finish dressing and all players will be moved to one dressing room. The lead instructor will come and talk to the players and review the On-Ice process of the day. Players are to grab their sticks and water bottles and make their way to the ice. Follow the Instructors for the warm-up (note that evaluators will be watching at this point). The 50 minute running-clock Evaluation will take place. The lead instructor may choose to adjust the time period as he sees fit. When the session is complete the players are to grab their water bottles and return to their dressing room.

5 Please remove your Jerseys ASAP someone will be there to collect them. Finish getting undressed and clear the dressing room. Skills Evaluation Process Please note that it is important to try to stay in the assigned order so that the evaluators can quickly and easily record their scores, ensuring each player is evaluated more accurately. Each drill will be done 2 or 3 times. For new players who have difficulty completing a drill, the number of repetitions may be reduced by the instructors. A series of drills have been designed to measure the skill level of each player being evaluated for the Novice Division. Each player will be assessed while conducting the following drills. The drills will take place in two separate sessions (Session 1 and Session 2), each session has 4 time slots (Slot A, Slot B, Slot C, Slot D) (participants only attend 1 slot per session) and each drill is labeled as a station (Station 1, Station 2, etc...). At each station, Evaluators will be looking at various elements and scoring each participant for that particular element. A cumulative score will be calculated to make up the player s final score.

6 Drill 1 Forward and Backward Skating Recommended Timed Drill 100 Forward skate, pivot around a pylon and finish with an 85 Backward skate Duration 8 Min / Group Drill Explanation - Forward and Backward Skating This is a timed drill. Each Player has two turns. Players forward skate as fast as they can in a straight line to the pylon 100 from the start line. Conduct a pivot to transition to backwards and skate backwards 85 to the finish line. Encourage players to skate through finish line in order to maintain speed. Document time. Key Execution Points (KEP) Measure distances for pylon placement and use ice marker to mark the spot. Place a pylon over top of each dot. This ensures that if a pylon gets knocked off down, it will be easy to reposition it to the exact spot without having to re-measure when pylons are knocked over.

7 Drill 2 - Shooting Recommended Points Drill Wrist shot to evaluate accuracy and strength. Duration 8 Min / Group Drill Explanation - Shooting From a distance of 20 feet, players take 5 wrist shots at the target. Net will be divided into thirds using rope. Points Scheme The following point system is recommended and is used to record score. 3 points are awarded for hitting the top 1/3 of the net. 2 points are awarded for hitting the middle 1/3 of the net. 1 point is awarded for hitting the bottom 1/3. 1 point (maximum) is awarded for hitting any portion of net with any shot type other than a wrist shot. 0 points are awarded for missing the net. 15 points is the maximum points to be awarded. Key Execution Points (KEP) Have 6 pucks ready for each player to shoot, 1 for warm-up and 5 for evaluation. Measure the distances, and use ice marker to mark the shooting line.

8 Drill 3 Agility Slalom Recommended Timed Drill Straight and Staggered Slalom. Duration 8 Min / Group Drill Explanation - Agility Slalom Place five cones in a straight line spaced 8 apart. Place six staggered cones (per diagram) Players are to start on the right hand side of the first cone and weave through the staggered slalom as quickly as possible while maintaining control. After the player goes around the sixth cone, they are to skate in an arc and return through the straight slalom cones. Each Player has two turns. Key Execution Points (KEP) This is a timed drill. Use a marker to draw the pattern on the ice surface. Encourage players to skate through finish line in order to maintain speed.

9 Drill 4 Stick handling Agility Slalom Recommended Timed Drill Straight and Staggered Slalom Stick handling. Duration 8 Min / Group Drill Explanation - Stick handling Agility Slalom Same as Drill 3, but with a puck. Place five cones in a straight line spaced 8 apart. Place six staggered cones (per diagram) Players are to start on the right hand side of the first cone and stick handle through the staggered slalom as quickly as possible while maintaining control. After the player goes around the sixth cone, they are to skate in an arc and return through the straight slalom cones. Each Player has 1 turn. Key Execution Points (KEP) This is a timed drill. Use a marker to draw the pattern on the ice surface. Encourage players to skate through finish line in order to maintain speed.

10 Drill 5 Forward and Backward Skating with Transition and Stopping Recommended Timed Drill Forward and backward skating incorporating a transition, two stops and a pivot turn. Duration 8 Min / Group Drill Explanation - Forward and Backward Skating This is a timed drill. Players forward skate as fast as they can straight ahead and conduct a twofoot stop towards the near boards at Pylon 1. Players forward skate to Pylon 2. Players forward skate and conduct a pivot turn at pylon 3 and skate backward to finish line. Key Execution Points (KEP) Measure distances for pylon placement and use ice marker to mark the spot. Place a pylon over top of each dot. This ensures that if a pylon gets knocked off down, it will be easy to reposition it to the exact spot without having to re-measure when pylons are knocked over. Encourage players to skate through finish line in order to maintain speed.

11 Drill 6 Backward and Forward Skating Recommended Timed Drill 100 Backward skate, transition around a pylon and finish with an 85 Forward skate Duration 8 Min / Group Drill Explanation - Forward and Backward Skating This is a timed drill. Each Player has two turns. Players skate backwards as fast as they can in a straight line to the pylon 100 from the start line. Conduct a transition to forwards and skate forwards 85 to the finish line. Encourage players to skate through finish line in order to maintain speed. Document time. Key Execution Points (KEP) Measure distances for pylon placement and use ice marker to mark the spot. Place a pylon over top of each dot. This ensures that if a pylon gets knocked off down, it will be easy to reposition it to the exact spot without having to remeasure when pylons are knocked over.

12 Drill 7 2 Foot Hockey Stop Recommended Points Drill Two foot hockey stop obstacle course. Duration 8 Min / Group Drill Explanation - 2 Foot Hockey Stop Players are required to conduct a number of complete hockey stops in both directions, throughout an obstacle course in a rapid manner. Key Execution Points (KEP) Score is recorded as number of successful stops out of 10 chances. The following point system is recommended to record score. o 2 points are awarded for each proper hockey. o 1 point is awarded for each one-foot stop. o 0 points for coming to a stop due to low speed.

13 Drill 8 Forward Backward Skating Circle Drill Recommended Timed Drill Forward and backward skating around the face off circle. Duration 8 Min / Group Drill Explanation - 2 Foot Hockey Stop Starting from the hash marks on the circle, the player skate Forward completely around the circle, stops and then skates backwards around the complete circle. Each player will have two turns. Key Execution Points (KEP) Players will be encouraged to complete the drill in the fastest time possible. Players who can conduct crossovers will be encouraged to do so; others will be encouraged to complete it to the best of their ability.

14 Session 3 Scrimmage Rules Each Scrimmage will be 45 minutes running time, following a 5 minute warmup. Scrimmages will be 5 on 5 with one Referee and 1 Linesman Off-sides will be announced then called. Icing will be called. Penalties will be called but the offending player does not go to the penalty box, he simply returns to the bench. If no opportunity for a stoppage has occurred for approximately 1.5 minutes, the referee will stop the play to effect a line change Bench Staff Three parent volunteers are required from each group; two door operators and a trainer. Players are not to be coached. Players are to remain in order of their Jersey numbers even if they do not come off the ice in that particular order. Bench staff is to assign the players to a position at each shift with the goal of rotating all the players through all the positions (Centre, Wing, Defense) at each session.

15 Evaluation of Scrimmages Evaluators will be evaluating A, B, C players over two separate time slots (A, B). For Session 3, the players will have been sorted based on skill level during Sessions 1 and 2. Although no scores are provided evaluators will be using their own experience and hockey knowledge to access typical player elements such as: Skill skates forward / backward quickly, turns sharply both ways and has good balance and agility; can perform a proper two-foot stop and transition from forward to backward skating with ease; has a quick transition game going from offence to defense and vice versa; passes the puck accurately using a variety of passes to open receivers; shoots hard and accurately by hitting the net; Assertiveness will go to the net looking for rebounds or to screen the goalie; will play in traffic to assist or score a goal; will get involved in the play and does not play on the outside perimeter of the rink; creates loose pucks and wins the one on one battles for loose pucks; backchecks correctly, by covering the open man preventing odd man rushes; forechecks correctly, by separating the puck carrier from the puck; fights for the puck and wins the 1 on 1 battles to regain possession of the loose puck. Team Play - Attitude plays as a team and not as an individual; passes the puck automatically if a team-mate is open; gives a 100% effort every shift; has fun while trying their best.

16 Hockey Sense understands positional play; supports the puck on the defensive and offensive side of the puck; communicates with teammates; has the ability to read and react; knows when he is tired and executes a line change at the appropriate time. The evaluation team is simply to return a single list of x players to the convener selected by consensus.

17 Jets Novice Tryouts: Drill 1 Key Points Fw / Bw Skating Description 1. Coach will demonstrate the drill to each group 2. Coach will ensure the cone is in place for each skater 3. Each player will skate the drill twice 4. Once all players in the group are done (booked two times), the group will be kept in the corner until all other drills are done. 5. Once all the groups are done their drills, this group will be lead to the next drill (#2) Notes Set-up: 1. Start line = goal line 2. Cone is placed on the face-off circle outside blue-line 3. Mark a finish line on the ice, 15 ft from and parallel to the goal line

18 Jets Novice Tryouts: Drill 2 Key Points Shooting Description 1. Net is placed against the boards 2. Measure 20 ft from net and draw a line (shooting line) 3. Have players line up on the blue line 4. Each player has 1 warm-up shot plus 5 recorded shots 5. Coach will demonstrate the drill. Allow a couple seconds of stick-handling between shots 6. Looking for wrist-shots: 7. Once all players have recorded their 5 shots, coach will lead group to drill #3

19 Jets Novice Tryouts: Drill 3 Key Points Agility slalom Description 1. It is important for players to start on the "start" line and go outside the first cone 2. Coach will demonstrate the course first and then lead all players (follow the leader) through the course before players skate for time 3. Each player will have the opportunity to skate the course 2 times 4. Coach will ensure all cones are in place after each player skates 5. Players are encouraged to skate through the finish line to attain the best time 6. When the group is complete (all players have skated through the course and clocked 2 times), they will be kept in the corner for all other drills to be completed. 7. Once the groups are done, this group will be lead to drill #4 Notes Set-up (Refer to measurements diagram): 1. Measure and mark the line 10 ft, 24 ft and 36 ft from and parallel to the side boards 2. On line 10 ft from the boards, mark the intersection at 10 ft from goal line with an X. This is the first cone of the course. Mark the start line on the ice 7 ft from and parallel to the goal line (3 ft back from the first cone). 3. On line 10 ft from the boards, mark the intersections at 26 ft and 42 ft from the goal line with an X. 4. On line 24 ft from the boards, mark the intersections at 18 ft, 34 ft and 50 ft from the goal line with an X. 5. On line 36 ft from the boards, mark intersections at 10 ft, 18 ft, 26 ft, 34 ft and 42 ft from the goal line with an X. 6. Mark the finish line on the ice, 10 ft from and parallel to the goal line. 7. Place a cone on all X's

20 Jets Novice Tryouts: Drill 4 Key Points Agility Slalom Stick handling Description 1. It is important for players to start on the "start" line and go outside the first cone 2. Coach will demonstrate the course (with a puck) first and then lead all players (follow the leader) through the course before players skate for time 3. Each player will have the opportunity to skate the course 1 time. If a player totally loses control of the puck, let them try again 4. Coach will ensure all cones are in place after each player skates 5. Players are encouraged to skate through the finish line to attain the best time 6. Players in line will not be given a puck until they get to the start line 7. When the group is complete (all players have skated through the course and clocked one time), they will be kept in the corner for all other drills to be completed. 8. Once the groups are done, this group will be lead to drill #1 Notes Set-up (Refer to measurements diagram): 1. Measure and mark the line 10 ft, 24 ft and 36 ft from and parallel to the side boards 2. On line 10 ft from the boards, mark the intersection at 10 ft from goal line with an X. This is the first cone of the course. Mark the start line on the ice 7 ft from and parallel to the goal line (3 ft back from the first cone). 3. On line 10 ft from the boards, mark the intersections at 26 ft and 42 ft from the goal line with an X. 4. On line 24 ft from the boards, mark the intersections at 18 ft, 34 ft and 50 ft from the goal line with an X. 5. On line 36 ft from the boards, mark intersections at 10 ft, 18 ft, 26 ft, 34 ft and 42 ft from the goal line with an X. 6. Mark the finish line on the ice, 10 ft from and parallel to the goal line. 7. Place a cone on all X's

21 Jets Novice Tryouts: Drill 5 Key Points Fw and Bw skating stopping transition pivot Description 1. Coach will demonstrate the drill, then lead the players through the drill in a "follow the leader" format 2. Every player will have the opportunity to record 1 time through the course; if a player totally blows the drill, they will skate again 3. Players start at the goal line and skating forward to the 1st cone where they execute a two foot stop (ideally) facing the middle of the ice 4. Skate forward to the 2nd cone and execute a two foot stop (ideally) facing the middle of the ice. 5. Skate forward to the 3rd cone and execute a transition (Fw to Bw) pivot 6. Skate backward across the finish line 7. Once all players have recorded a time on this drill, they will be kept in the corner until all other groups have completed their station. 8. Once all groups are done, this group will be lead to the next drill (#6) Notes Set-up: 1. Starting line is the goal line 2. Place cone #1 on center ice red line, 10 ft from the boards 3. Place cone #2 on "ringette line" or top of the circle, 20 ft from the boards 4. Place cone #3 on centre ice red line, 30 ft from the boards 5. Mark the finish line 15 ft from and parallel to the goal line

22 Jets Novice Tryouts: Drill 6 Key Points Fw and Bw Skating Description 1. Coach will demonstrate the drill to the players. Players will be given two turns to book their fastest time. 2. Players start skating backward from the goal line 3. At the cone, they transition pivot (Bw to Fw) 4. Then skate through the finish line 5. Once all players in the group are complete (two booked times), the players will be kept in the corner until all other drills have been completed. 6. Once all groups are done their drills, this group will be lead to the next drill (#7) Notes Set-up: 1. Place cone 100 ft from the goal line 2. Mark the finish line 15 ft from and parallel to the goalie

23 Jets Novice Tryouts: Drill 7 Key Points 2 foot stops Description 1. Coach will demonstrate the drill to each group 2. Player skates (Fw) from cone #1 to cone #2 and executes a 2 foot stop facing cone #3 3. Player skates from cone #2 to cone #3 and executes a 2 foot stop facing cone #4 4. Player skates from cone #3 to cone #4 and executes a 2 foot stop facing cone #5 5. Player skates form cone #4 to cone #5 and executes a 2 foot stop facing cone #6 6. Player skates from cone #5 to cone #6 and executes a 2 foot stop facing cone #7 7. Player returns to back of the line by skating outside the course near the boards 8. Coaches will ensure the cones are in place for each skater 9. Once all players in the group have skated the course 1 time, they will be kept in the corner until all groups have completed their drills 10. Once all groups are done their drill, this group will be lead to the next drill (#8) Notes Set-up: 1. Place cone #1 on blue-line 10 ft from boards 2. Place cone #2 on blue-line 40 ft from boards 3. Place cone #3 on ringette line 40 ft from boards 4. Place cone #4 on ringette line 10 ft from boards 5. Place cone #5 on goal line 10 ft from boards 6. Place cone #6 on goal line 40 ft from boards 7. Place cone #7 against boards at 40 ft line

24 Jets Novice Tryouts: Drill 8 Key Points Fw/Bw cross-overs (around circle) Description 1. Coach will demonstrate the drill to each group 2. player skates forward (ccw), fully completing the face-off circle 3. player executes a Fw-to-Bw transition pivot 4. player skates backward (cw), fully completing the face-off circle 5. The player is timed and this becomes the players T1 time 6. Coach will demonstrate the drill to the group, this time skating in the opposite directions 7. player skates forward (cw), fully completing the face-off circle 8. player executes a Fw-to-Bw transition pivot 9. player skates backward (ccw), fully completing the face-off circle 10. The player is timed and this becomes the players T2 time 11. The players T1 and T2 will be added together to give the player a timed score for this drill 12. Once all players in the group have recorded both T1 and T2, they will be kept in the corner until all other groups are done their drills 13. Once all groups are done their drills, this group will be lead to the next drill (#5) Notes Set-up: 1. No set-up required