Thunderbird Midget Tryout Process
(15O/16U/18U - 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008)
Phase 1 Tryouts - Join us and tryout for the Thunderbird 26-27 Fall Tier 1 National Bound Teams. Phase 1 tryouts will be held Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri. Some players will be selected to make the fall team directly from this tryout. All players that advance will be requested to join us for Midget Training camp that leads into Phase 2 tryouts in May 14-16. All players must compete in Training Camp and Phase 2 tryouts.
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15O (2011) - Tryout Schedule CLICK HERE
16U (2010) - Tryout Schedule CLICK HERE
18U (2009/2008) - Tryout Schedule CLICK HERE
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 CLICK HERE
16U (2010) - Training Camp Schedule CLICK HERE
18U (2009/2008) - Training Camp Schedule CLICK HERE
Phase 2 tryouts
Team and final players will 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 - 22
16U Roster spots available - 22
15O Roster spots available - 22
Bantam Tryout Process
(13O & 14U - 2013, 2012)
BANTAM TRYOUTS -
Show the Thunderbirds what you've got and earn your spot on one of our Tier 1 National Bound teams at Bantam Tryouts!
Thunderbird Bantam Tryouts will consist of three 60 minute on ice tryouts as well as an off-ice testing session. Goalies will also participate in a goalie only evaluation skate. After tryouts the roster will be trimmed to players that have either made the team or on the cusp of making the team. Players that make it through tryouts will have the opportunity to participate in a 5 practice training camp, after which Thunderbird Bantam teams will travel to Chicago or Minnesota for one last opportunity for players to show the coaches what they've got and earn their spot on one of our fall teams. Training camp and the CCM Chi-Town Shuffle (2013) and the Minnesota Meltdown Tournament (2012) (additional costs for each travel tournament) provide each player with the best opportunity to show our Coaching staffs that they belong in the Tbird Family! It will also provide opportunities for players to get to know the coaches and each other to build the best and most competitive teams possible for the fall season of 26-27!
**IMPORTANT** Participation in the Chicago or Minnesota Tournament is preferred but NOT mandatory to make the fall Thunderbird 13O or 14U teams**
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
13O (2013) - Tryout Schedule CLICK HERE
14U (2012) - Tryout Schedule CLICK HERE
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 5 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 CLICK HERE
14U (2012) - Training Camp Schedule CLICK HERE
TRAVEL TOURNAMENT
2012 birth year players will travel to the Minnesota Meltdown 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. 2013 birth year players will travel to the CCM Chi-Town Shuffle. After these events the teams 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 - 20
13O Roster spots available - 20