EVALUATIONS
U9 (2017-2018)
Players will be assigned to an assessment group based on their skill skate assessment.
All U9 players will participate in two scrimmage skates.
*** Individual skate times will be communicated five days before your start date.***
Please review the Evaluation and Placement Handbook to learn more about the evaluation process.
IMPORTANT: Due to the high volume of players being evaluated, we cannot accommodate change requests. If you cannot attend an assigned scrimmage for any reason, please complete this form.
Frequently Asked Questions
At St. Albert Minor Hockey, our goal is to ensure that your child enjoys their hockey experience while developing their skills in a supportive and structured environment. A key part of this is the player evaluation process, which helps set your player up for a successful season.
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand this process:
Named SAMHA coaches participate in a draft and can choose from a list of available players.
Coaches watch evaluation sessions and record their notes to support this process. This information is not used to determine player rankings.
*U9 and U11 players are placed on teams based on their final rankings. Coaches may make trades within the same tier before the release of official rosters.
Is my child being watched?
Yes. Each session has a minimum of three evaluators. In divisions with three scrimmages, a player will be evaluated a minimum of 30 times.
U9: Two scrimmages
U11: Three scrimmages
U13: Four scrimmages
U15: Four scrimmages
U18: Three scrimmages
Skate times will be communicated closer to the start of the season and posted on the association website.
If you haven’t received your player’s skate time 48 hours before your division’s sessions begin, please email:
admin@samha.ca
An internal appeal mechanism is hereby established for the limited purpose of whether player selection was not made according to the rules or process.
Dissatisfaction with the selection of head coach or assistant coach are not grounds for appeal.
Any appeal shall be made via email to the Evaluations Director (evaluationdirector@samha.ca).
The Evaluations Committee shall evaluate whether the appellant has valid grounds for appeal. There is a $100 fee to initiate the appeal process; should the Committee determine that there are grounds for appeal this amount is refunded.
If no valid grounds for appeal exist, the Evaluation Director shall notify the appellant in writing that the appeal will not be heard.
If valid grounds for appeal exist, the Evaluation Director shall then convene an appeal hearing before the Executive Board of Directors within 7 days.
The appellant shall present evidence and testimony to the Board. Following testimony, the Executive Board of Directors shall close the hearing, begin deliberations and render a written decision via email within 24 hours. An internal appeal mechanism is hereby established for the limited purpose of whether player selection was not made according to the rules or process.
Please reach out to: Tina Brochu, Evaluation Director – evaluationdirector@samha.ca
Please note: Rude or disrespectful messages will not be tolerated.
Yes, in U9 and below, we accept placement requests.
Please note that all requests must be reciprocated, and while we cannot guarantee placement, we will do our best to accommodate matched requests.
Our evaluation process, aligned with the Hockey Alberta Alberta One Player Development Model, places players with similar abilities into appropriate tiers to support skill development.
Learn more... https://www.hockeyalberta.ca/members/alberta-one/standardized-tiering/
How does the evaluation process work?
We follow a structured model guided by Hockey Canada. Details on the methodology can be found in our Evaluation Handbook.
Who is doing the player evaluations?
This season, we will continue to work with 200 Hockey Development, a team of professional evaluators. To learn more about their credentials and staff, please visit their website.
Most sessions have between 2-3 evaluators at the rink.
We use TeamGenius, a digital evaluation app that allows real-time entry of ratings and notes. This system improves accuracy, eliminates paper handling, and allows us to collect and analyze data more effectively.
What are players evaluated on?
To learn more about the specific skills, tactics, and behaviours being evaluated, please refer to the section on Player Selection Criteria in the Evaluation Handbook.
St. Albert Minor Hockey remains committed to supporting the following objectives:
Provide an impartial, consistent, and comprehensive evaluation of a player’s total hockey skills so that they have the best chance to develop.
To form teams that maintain a skill balance where players can develop, participate and have fun playing hockey.
To develop an evaluation process that is transparent and trusted by players, parents, and coaches.
To provide coaches with the opportunity and flexibility to build a team based in part on their own coaching philosophy and knowledge of player skills and attitude.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Please remember that volunteers support this process.
If you would like to get involved, please speak to the association staff to learn how you can participate this season and in the future.