S7 Tryouts - Frequently Asked Questions

• My player is participating in AAA tryouts and there’s a conflict
• What if my player will miss a tryout session?
• What if my player is injured/ill during tryouts?
• How many tryout sessions are guaranteed for the tryout fee?
• What if we can’t afford to play?
• What equipment does the Silver Seven Hockey Club provide?
• Why are tryouts so early in August?
• Why host Spring Tryouts?
• Can our player play up a level?
• What does it cost to play?
• How many sessions per week if my player in on S7 team can we expect?
• How many tournaments per season?
• Can my player be released?
• Do you take imports?

 

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Questions & Answers

• My player is participating in AAA tryouts and there’s a conflict
  • For age groups where AAA exists (U13 Major Pee Wee to U15 Major Bantam) OVSS consults with OVTMHA and they finalize prior to S7.
  • Players must attend a minimum of two OVSS tryout times for consideration, including the first tryout session for registration/check in where they skate with their peers.
  • If your player has a conflict, please notify the President (president@silversevenhockey.com) with the following information:
    • Level:
    • Player Name:
    • Dates to be missed:

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• What if my player will miss a tryout session?
  • Absentee players will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • They may need to attend additional tryout times/exhibition games.
  • If your player will be absent, please notify the President (president@silversevenhockey.com) with the following information:
    • Level:
    • Player Name:
    • Date of Tryout:
    • Reason for Absence:

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• What if my player is injured/ill during tryouts?
  • Injured/ill players will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Injury/illness requires a doctor’s letter.
  • If your player is injured/ill, please notify the President (president@silversevenhockey.com) with the following information:
    • Level:
    • Player Name:
    • Date of Tryout:
    • Reason for Absence:
    • Attach doctor's letter.

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• How many tryout sessions are guaranteed for the tryout fee?
  • Releases begin following the 2^nd evaluation session.

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• What if we can’t afford to play?
  • S7 strives to include all players, please notify the President (president@silversevenhockey.com) if you need financial assistance.
  • An application form will be provided to the guardian.
  • Applications will not be considered until the team roster is finalized and the player has secured a position on the team.
  • All requests are confidential between the President & Treasurer.

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• What equipment does the Silver Seven Hockey Club provide?
  • Players receive a home/away jersey (requires jersey deposit, to be returned)
  • Home & Away Socks (not to be returned)
  • Pant Shells are required to be purchased by the player

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• Why are tryouts so early in August?
  • All OVSS Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams must be finalized by Labour Day Monday in September, prior to the local Association tryouts for Tier 3 (Rep B).

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• Why host Spring Tryouts?
  • No Spring Tryouts for 2023-2024 Season.

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• Can our player play up a level?
  • The OVSS operates a minor/major system throughout the various age divisions as endorsed by Hockey Canada operating guidelines. As such, the OVSS operates under the premise that all players will play within their respective age group. (i.e.: a minor will play minor, a major will play major).

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• What does it cost to play?
  • The team fee is approx. $1,000, this includes tournament participation.
  • The S7 Fee is approx. $2,480 - $2,805 depending on the level/age of play/game length.
  • Any non-parent coaches are entitled to $2500 plus hotels/food per diem payable by the team through their fees.
  • Your home association fees paid will be transferred to S7, less their possible administration fee.

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• How many sessions per week if my player in on S7 team can we expect?
  • There are 30 games, 15 home and 15 away. Atom Pathways is now 20 games 10 home and 10 away
  • In addition, players can expect 2-3 practices per week.
  • Teams will participate in exhibition games, tournaments and may schedule off-ice skills sessions.
  • Arenas for home games and practices include: Arnprior, Almonte, Beckwith, Bell Sensplex, Carp, Carleton Place, Kinburn, Lanark, Manotick, Osgoode, Pakenham, Perth, Richmond and Stittsville.
  • Away games are within the A/AA League and teams will play from Cornwall to Brockville.

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• How many tournaments per season?
  • OVSS teams are permitted to enter a total of five (5) tournaments including those sponsored by the OVSS.  A maximum of three (3) out-of-district tournaments is permitted.  This does not include Provincial, Regional or National Championship play downs.

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• Can my player be released?
• All players MUST try out for the levels OVSS offers for the season. Players released from OVSS tryouts may contact their local Home Association President with regards to tryouts for other clubs offering the same levels.

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• Do you take imports?
• The OVSS program is for registered D4 participants only.

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