SECOND TRYOUT PERIOD EXPIRED - Procedures for Players to Apply for a 2nd Try Out

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The period for requesting a 2nd Tryout under the AA Model rules has now expired.  Applications will no longer be processed.

 

SECOND TRY-OUT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLAYERS RELEASED FROM HOME AA RECRUITMENT AREA TRY-OUTS

 

The second tryout process is defined and regulated under the AA Hockey Model document (see Hockey Alberta www.hockeyalberta.ca/players/aa-hockey).

The second tryout process will be facilitated through each AA Hockey League, so it will be key that there is constant communication between the Leagues and their member associations.

SCAHL Member Associations must apply to the League to be considered as an In Need Association.  This means that have a need for players above those registered from the home Recruitment Area.  This request may be due to a lack of registrations for the AA tryouts, or due to a determination by the Association that there are insufficient registered players of AA calibre.

Players that are released from their Resident AA Recruitment Area tryouts, and are seeking the second tryout, should obtain a signed Notice of AA Try-Out Release form (obtained from your Resident Association upon release or by contacting the League at scahl.league@gmail.com).

This form should be emailed to the League c/o:

Greg Davenport at scahl.league@gmail.com

The League, in conjunction with the In Need Associations, will then determine which In Need Recruitment Area has been approved  for the Second Tryout.  It is important to note that at this time the In Need Association has the option to accept the request of Second Tryout or not.  If accepted, the player will be contacted by the In Need Association and arrangements made to join their tryout camps. If not accepted, the League may refer the player to another Association if one is available for the second tryout.  In no cases will players be eligible for more than two AA tryouts.  If released from the second tryout, or if no second tryout is available, the player reverts back to his Home Minor Hockey Association for the 2023-24 season.

Steps to Take:

1. Obtain the Notice of AA Try-Out Release form from your Resident AA Recruitment Area when you are released from their tryouts (or by emailing the League as per above).  Prior to submitting the form to the League please ensure that the Resident AA Recruitment Area representative has signed where indicated.
2. Email the form to the SCAHL as listed above requesting a second tryout. Please indicate the position you play.
3. It will be determined if there is an In-Need Recruitment Area eligible to accept the Second Try-Out, approve your request and notify the In-Need Area. The In Need Area will then determine if they will accept the request and notify the player. If accepted, they will advise on joining their AA try-outs.

 

SCAHL Associations Declared In Need (eligible to accept 2nd tryout applications):

U13: FOOTHILLS (CLOSED SEPT 12); OLDS (GOALIE ONLY)(CLOSED SEPT. 20); CENTRAL ALBERTA (LACOMBE) ( (GOALIE & FORWARD ONLY) (CLOSED SEPT 20)

U15: FOOTHILLS(CLOSED SEPT 17); WEST CENTRAL (NO GOALIES) (SYLVAN LAKE) (CLOSED SEPT. 20); CENTRAL ALBERTA (LACOMBE) (GOALIE ONLY) (CLOSED SEPT. 20); OLDS (FORWARD ONLY) (CLOSED SEPT. 18)

U16 - WEST CENTRAL (SYLVAN LAKE)  (CLOSED SEPT. 26); MEDICINE HAT; LETHBRIDGE

U18: FOOTHILLS (NO GOALIES)(CLOSED); GOLDEN SUNS OF TABER(CLOSED); OLDS (NO GOALIES)(CLOSED); WEST CENTRAL (SYLVAN LAKE)(CLOSED SEPT. 24)