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The biggest farce ever.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:53 am How's the fight going against tampering? Anybody get hit yet?
Yup, either myself or good friends are locked into positions on every single one of the teams prior to tryouts. What are we doing here? We all know. If one single coach gets nailed, that's insane.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 11:55 amThe biggest farce ever.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:53 am How's the fight going against tampering? Anybody get hit yet?
EVERY SINGLE COACH at the AAA level tampered. Every single one, and if they didn't their team would be AWFUL.
But I can confirm every single coach on OMHA AAA East has players committed prior to tryouts.
So to nail anyone for that, is WACK.
So what's the point of tryouts? Just another cash grab.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:04 pmYup, either myself or good friends are locked into positions on every single one of the teams prior to tryouts. What are we doing here? We all know. If one single coach gets nailed, that's insane.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 11:55 amThe biggest farce ever.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:53 am How's the fight going against tampering? Anybody get hit yet?
EVERY SINGLE COACH at the AAA level tampered. Every single one, and if they didn't their team would be AWFUL.
But I can confirm every single coach on OMHA AAA East has players committed prior to tryouts.
So to nail anyone for that, is WACK.
Don't waste your time with AAA, unless your kid is a Superstar AAA at U10 is pointless.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:44 pm For those of us who's oldest child is just entering U10 AAA next year (2026-27) - what is the norm for OMHA AAA hockey --- do we try and reach out to the announced coach in Jan/Feb and express our interest/ask to attend ID skates? Do we just attend try-outs and hope for the best? I know I've read most AAA teams are selected before try-outs, just wondering if this rings true for U10 as well since it's the first year?
Will be coming from Klevr and likely son will be 3rd liner material if he makes it. (The home rink is minutes from our door-step though and we play in an area where there AA is a 40 minute drive and the alternative is A).
I hear ya. But money is not really a factor for us --- my concern is with no AA in the area, if he plays A for 3-4 years first, he won't be able to jump to AAA later on. I don't have expectations for him, just want to give him the opportunity to get wherever his talent takes him.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:53 pmDon't waste your time with AAA, unless your kid is a Superstar AAA at U10 is pointless.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:44 pm For those of us who's oldest child is just entering U10 AAA next year (2026-27) - what is the norm for OMHA AAA hockey --- do we try and reach out to the announced coach in Jan/Feb and express our interest/ask to attend ID skates? Do we just attend try-outs and hope for the best? I know I've read most AAA teams are selected before try-outs, just wondering if this rings true for U10 as well since it's the first year?
Will be coming from Klevr and likely son will be 3rd liner material if he makes it. (The home rink is minutes from our door-step though and we play in an area where there AA is a 40 minute drive and the alternative is A).
It's easier to get into AAA at U10 than at U14.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:56 pmI hear ya. But money is not really a factor for us --- my concern is with no AA in the area, if he plays A for 3-4 years first, he won't be able to jump to AAA later on. I don't have expectations for him, just want to give him the opportunity to get wherever his talent takes him.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:53 pmDon't waste your time with AAA, unless your kid is a Superstar AAA at U10 is pointless.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:44 pm For those of us who's oldest child is just entering U10 AAA next year (2026-27) - what is the norm for OMHA AAA hockey --- do we try and reach out to the announced coach in Jan/Feb and express our interest/ask to attend ID skates? Do we just attend try-outs and hope for the best? I know I've read most AAA teams are selected before try-outs, just wondering if this rings true for U10 as well since it's the first year?
Will be coming from Klevr and likely son will be 3rd liner material if he makes it. (The home rink is minutes from our door-step though and we play in an area where there AA is a 40 minute drive and the alternative is A).
Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 2:04 pmIt's easier to get into AAA at U10 than at U14.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:56 pmI hear ya. But money is not really a factor for us --- my concern is with no AA in the area, if he plays A for 3-4 years first, he won't be able to jump to AAA later on. I don't have expectations for him, just want to give him the opportunity to get wherever his talent takes him.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:53 pmDon't waste your time with AAA, unless your kid is a Superstar AAA at U10 is pointless.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:44 pm For those of us who's oldest child is just entering U10 AAA next year (2026-27) - what is the norm for OMHA AAA hockey --- do we try and reach out to the announced coach in Jan/Feb and express our interest/ask to attend ID skates? Do we just attend try-outs and hope for the best? I know I've read most AAA teams are selected before try-outs, just wondering if this rings true for U10 as well since it's the first year?
Will be coming from Klevr and likely son will be 3rd liner material if he makes it. (The home rink is minutes from our door-step though and we play in an area where there AA is a 40 minute drive and the alternative is A).
If you think he can hang in AAA, tryout for AAA. Give it a year, if it's not what you want, you can drop down.
Not everyone who plays AAA is looking to go the JR or college route.
It's all about being part of a team that learns and grows together while having fun. When the fun is gone, look to play elsewhere.
Disagree with that opinion. He can make the jump, and maybe even be better for it if he gets good coaching and much more ice at A. Just my opinion and advice, my kid is entering U16AAA next season. Played select till U11, A U12-U13, AA U14 and AAA U15 and now U16.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:56 pmI hear ya. But money is not really a factor for us --- my concern is with no AA in the area, if he plays A for 3-4 years first, he won't be able to jump to AAA later on. I don't have expectations for him, just want to give him the opportunity to get wherever his talent takes him.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:53 pmDon't waste your time with AAA, unless your kid is a Superstar AAA at U10 is pointless.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:44 pm For those of us who's oldest child is just entering U10 AAA next year (2026-27) - what is the norm for OMHA AAA hockey --- do we try and reach out to the announced coach in Jan/Feb and express our interest/ask to attend ID skates? Do we just attend try-outs and hope for the best? I know I've read most AAA teams are selected before try-outs, just wondering if this rings true for U10 as well since it's the first year?
Will be coming from Klevr and likely son will be 3rd liner material if he makes it. (The home rink is minutes from our door-step though and we play in an area where there AA is a 40 minute drive and the alternative is A).