Colorado Thunderbirds Hockey

Season Tryouts

Season Tryouts

Thunderbird Midget Tryout Process

(15/16/18 - 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008)

Phase 1 Tryouts - COMING SOON

15O (2011) - Tryout Schedule COMING SOON

16U (2010) - Tryout Schedule COMING SOON

18U (2009/2008) - Tryout Schedule COMING SOOM

Training Camp - OUR PROCESS

Players that advance will participate in "Training Camp" where players will skate and workout 3 days a week together preparing and vying for the final spots on the team.

We have adapted our tryout process to reflect the changes in USA hockey rules in addition to adapting to the competitive tier 1 landscape across the country.  Additionally, we have introduced the training camp concept to accomplish THE FOLLOWING goals:

  • Provide players with the best possible opportunity to make our fall USA hockey National tournament bound teams
  • Provide multiple exposure opportunities to our coaches and environment Give players the opportunity to experience what the Thunderbird Development Process looks like first hand
  • Grow and develop in a competitive OFF SEASON TRAINING environment
  • To BUILD the most competitive and cohesive Thunderbird Fall teams as possible

***Training Camp is by coach's INVITATION ONLY.  The following schedules are posted for informational purposes.***

15O (2011) - Training Camp Schedule COMING SOON

16U (2010) - Training Camp Schedule COMING SOON

18U (2009/2008) - Training Camp Schedule COMING SOON

Phase 2 tryouts

Team and final players will be participate in two practices and two exhibition games. After which the final teams will be decided.

 

Maximum Number of tryouts spots per age group = 80

18U Roster spots available - TBD

16U Roster spots available - TBD

15O Roster spots available - TBD

Bantam Tryout Process

(13 & 14 - 2013, 2012)

Bantam Tryouts - COMING SOON

13O (2013) - Tryout Schedule TBD

14U (2012) - Tryout Schedule TBD

Players that advance will participate in "Training Camp" where players will skate and workout in 5 sessions preparing and vying for the final spots on the team.

Training Camp - OUR PROCESS

Players that advance will participate in "Training Camp" where players will skate 8 times together, preparing and vying for final spots on the team.

***Training Camp is by coach's INVITATION ONLY.  The following schedules are posted for informational purposes.***

13O (2013) - Training Camp Schedule TBD

14U (2012) - Training Camp Schedule TBD

TRAVEL TOURNAMENT

Players will travel to an out-of-state tournament where the team and final players will be participate in games against top competition from across the country in players final opportunity to make the team. After this event the team will be selected.

**Participation in the travel tournament is encouraged, NOT Required**

We have adapted our tryout process this year to reflect the changes in USA hockey rules in addition to adapting to the competitive tier 1 landscape across the country.  Additionally, we have introduced the training camp concept to accomplish THE FOLLOWING goals:

  • Provide players with the best possible opportunity to make our fall USA hockey National tournament bound teams
  • Provide multiple exposure opportunities to our coaches and environment Give players the opportunity to experience what the Thunderbird Development Process looks like first hand
  • Grow and develop in a competitive OFF SEASON TRAINING environment
  • To BUILD the most competitive and cohesive Thunderbird Fall teams as possible

Maximum Number of tryouts spots per age group = 80

14U Roster spots available - TBD

13O Roster spots available - TBD