Clearly not in the knowGuest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 3:25 pmWho was wearing G jerseys? How do you know?Guest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 3:00 pmNot if they are wearing G jerseys and representing their teams. "Friendly" lol this sounds like two over eager SINGLE A coaches.Guest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 2:41 pmWhy is it not the spring? Why can’t kids play a friendly hockey game in the spring?Guest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 1:52 pmGames are not typical, that's not spring hockey.Guest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 1:51 pm"Skates" or whatever you call them go on for a few months before tryouts. Every team has skates and rosters are almost fully filled by tryout time.Guest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 12:17 pm
There is nothing wrong with spring hockey, however there is something wrong with skating/trying out for a team before tryouts. That is tampering.
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If. But they were only wearing practice jerseys.Guest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 3:26 pmClearly not in the knowGuest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 3:25 pmWho was wearing G jerseys? How do you know?
How does anyone know? Live Barn. You think you can hide?
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All these so-called "birthday" skates are nothing but cash grabs for greedy coaches. These skates have also caused tons of stress for parents, especially for the kids, and piling up on these kilometers throughout the cities. For what? To line the pockets of these "Minor" hockey coaches with "CASH".
Let's do the math -
The high-end cost to rent 1 hour of ice at Chesswood is $450 + hst = $508.50.
The low-end cost to rent 1 hour of ice at Rinx is $225 + hst = $254.25.
You invite about 20 to 30 players at $40 per (average cost) = $800 or $1,200.
The coach pockets per skate about ($800 - the cost of ice) = $291.50 to $585.75, or ($1,200 - the cost of ice) = $691.50 to $945.75.
After attending all these skates you paid for, you then have to attend tryouts and pay for that too!
Oh, wait - There is still a possibility that the coach who offered you a spot can still decommit cuz they believed they found that magical unicorn player.
Question - Do you really believe that the majority of these "A" coaches are going to invest in your child's development?
This is the problem with the G that caused this to happen in the first place. It's all about the money!
In my days of minor hockey - the coach will tell you at the end of the season whether you are or not on the team for next season. You picked up the sporting scene "tryout" paper and plan your tryouts accordingly. You go to your tryout regardless if it was your team or another and do your best to stay or make it. None of these backdoor deals at "Birthday" skates or greasing the coach's pockets to get your kid on the team. Also, Org's hired good quality coaches who taught team development, systems, skills, etc... not just to fill a team with kids that shouldn't be playing at the Rep level to make money. Additionally, coaches convince you to attend their hockey schools, so your child can get extra training.
And, You're asking yourself why hockey is getting expensive. What a joke minor hockey has become.
Oh well... Let the tryouts or team practices next week begin!
Let's do the math -
The high-end cost to rent 1 hour of ice at Chesswood is $450 + hst = $508.50.
The low-end cost to rent 1 hour of ice at Rinx is $225 + hst = $254.25.
You invite about 20 to 30 players at $40 per (average cost) = $800 or $1,200.
The coach pockets per skate about ($800 - the cost of ice) = $291.50 to $585.75, or ($1,200 - the cost of ice) = $691.50 to $945.75.
After attending all these skates you paid for, you then have to attend tryouts and pay for that too!
Oh, wait - There is still a possibility that the coach who offered you a spot can still decommit cuz they believed they found that magical unicorn player.
Question - Do you really believe that the majority of these "A" coaches are going to invest in your child's development?
This is the problem with the G that caused this to happen in the first place. It's all about the money!
In my days of minor hockey - the coach will tell you at the end of the season whether you are or not on the team for next season. You picked up the sporting scene "tryout" paper and plan your tryouts accordingly. You go to your tryout regardless if it was your team or another and do your best to stay or make it. None of these backdoor deals at "Birthday" skates or greasing the coach's pockets to get your kid on the team. Also, Org's hired good quality coaches who taught team development, systems, skills, etc... not just to fill a team with kids that shouldn't be playing at the Rep level to make money. Additionally, coaches convince you to attend their hockey schools, so your child can get extra training.
And, You're asking yourself why hockey is getting expensive. What a joke minor hockey has become.
Oh well... Let the tryouts or team practices next week begin!
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Anyone that does any of this is an idiot and doing a disservice to thier kid.Guest wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 6:29 pm All these so-called "birthday" skates are nothing but cash grabs for greedy coaches. These skates have also caused tons of stress for parents, especially for the kids, and piling up on these kilometers throughout the cities. For what? To line the pockets of these "Minor" hockey coaches with "CASH".
Let's do the math -
The high-end cost to rent 1 hour of ice at Chesswood is $450 + hst = $508.50.
The low-end cost to rent 1 hour of ice at Rinx is $225 + hst = $254.25.
You invite about 20 to 30 players at $40 per (average cost) = $800 or $1,200.
The coach pockets per skate about ($800 - the cost of ice) = $291.50 to $585.75, or ($1,200 - the cost of ice) = $691.50 to $945.75.
After attending all these skates you paid for, you then have to attend tryouts and pay for that too!
Oh, wait - There is still a possibility that the coach who offered you a spot can still decommit cuz they believed they found that magical unicorn player.
Question - Do you really believe that the majority of these "A" coaches are going to invest in your child's development?
This is the problem with the G that caused this to happen in the first place. It's all about the money!
In my days of minor hockey - the coach will tell you at the end of the season whether you are or not on the team for next season. You picked up the sporting scene "tryout" paper and plan your tryouts accordingly. You go to your tryout regardless if it was your team or another and do your best to stay or make it. None of these backdoor deals at "Birthday" skates or greasing the coach's pockets to get your kid on the team. Also, Org's hired good quality coaches who taught team development, systems, skills, etc... not just to fill a team with kids that shouldn't be playing at the Rep level to make money. Additionally, coaches convince you to attend their hockey schools, so your child can get extra training.
And, You're asking yourself why hockey is getting expensive. What a joke minor hockey has become.
Oh well... Let the tryouts or team practices next week begin!
If you don't know by January where you stand with your current team, then you should start looking elsewhere.
Do your homework.
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So let’s get back to WestMall who is projected to be the #2 team next year and how they lost to the Avs in an exhibition game the other day.
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Few things, projected by who? One dad?Guest wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:03 pm So let’s get back to WestMall who is projected to be the #2 team next year and how they lost to the Avs in an exhibition game the other day.
It's an exhibition game BEFORE tryouts. Wouldn't put any stock into the result. None at all.
Single A coaches holding an exhibition game prior to tryouts at U15. Jesus Christ, relax a bit. Let the players and families have a break. This isn't good for anyone and won't matter at all come next season. Thankfully not part of either of these teams.
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The Avs are sooooo hot!Guest wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:03 pm So let’s get back to WestMall who is projected to be the #2 team next year and how they lost to the Avs in an exhibition game the other day.
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What’s the problem with this? Kids actutsllu like to play. You’re funnyGuest wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 2:01 pmFew things, projected by who? One dad?Guest wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:03 pm So let’s get back to WestMall who is projected to be the #2 team next year and how they lost to the Avs in an exhibition game the other day.
It's an exhibition game BEFORE tryouts. Wouldn't put any stock into the result. None at all.
Single A coaches holding an exhibition game prior to tryouts at U15. Jesus Christ, relax a bit. Let the players and families have a break. This isn't good for anyone and won't matter at all come next season. Thankfully not part of either of these teams.
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Alright everyone. Tryouts have finally arrived.
As you drop your kid off and pay the $40 bucks to skate, take a good look at what's out there and hold your breath. Hopefully someone magical showed up and may make a difference. As you wipe the glass because of the fog from your breath, take another look and count how many select players showed up. Look around the arena and accept the parent group. Its a long season, be comfortable folks.
Good luck at tryouts and lets hope no one get shafted.
As you drop your kid off and pay the $40 bucks to skate, take a good look at what's out there and hold your breath. Hopefully someone magical showed up and may make a difference. As you wipe the glass because of the fog from your breath, take another look and count how many select players showed up. Look around the arena and accept the parent group. Its a long season, be comfortable folks.
Good luck at tryouts and lets hope no one get shafted.
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Nice post nerd.Guest wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 12:33 pm Alright everyone. Tryouts have finally arrived.
As you drop your kid off and pay the $40 bucks to skate, take a good look at what's out there and hold your breath. Hopefully someone magical showed up and may make a difference. As you wipe the glass because of the fog from your breath, take another look and count how many select players showed up. Look around the arena and accept the parent group. Its a long season, be comfortable folks.
Good luck at tryouts and lets hope no one get shafted.
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