Orlando Youth Hockey Association
“25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON”
Fall 2012 – 2013 Tryout Information
Why Play for OYHA?
1. Hockey Coordinator - Coach Peter Nyman is returning for his third year as our program director. He will be working with our coaching staff and RDV’s professional strength team on a regular basis to develop our players’ skills throughout the season. Peter grew up playing hockey in his native Sweden where he won a National Junior Championship before turning professional at the age of 15. His 20 year professional career included 14 years in the Swedish Leagues and six more in England where he also served as a player-coach. After retiring, Peter moved to the U.S. where he has been coaching youth hockey for the last eight years including winning a National Championship at the Junior level.
2. Goalie Director – OYHA is happy to announce that Coach Mike Correia will return for his fourth year as our goalie director. His weekly goalie clinics at RDV (separate fee) are recognized throughout the area as the best and most effective training methods for developing goalies. Mike played prep school hockey in Massachusetts, earned a scholarship to Boston College, and enjoyed a professional career that included winning a league championship with the Orlando Seals.
3. NCFL – The North Central Florida Alliance (NCFL) is a second year partnership between OYHA and Jacksonville Youth Hockey to provide all players a chance to compete at the proper level based on talent. Teams will have regular weekday practices at home rink and scheduled combined practices at selected rinks.
4. Coaching Staff – OYHA has assembled a tremendous staff of head coaches for all of our teams. All of our head coaches have played at the collegiate and/or the professional level allowing them to share their knowledge with our players.
5. Parisi Speed School Training at RDV (off ice training) – It has been the leader in Sports Performance Training in Central Florida for the past five years. This elite facility is solely dedicated to increasing your child’s performance while playing competitive ice hockey. RDV staff train from the highest level of professional athletes to youth athletes just beginning their career.
6. Superior Facility – RDV Sportsplex is one of the top 10 ice facilities in the country and is centrally located 15 minutes north of Orlando. As home of the Orlando Magic, RDV Sportsplex offers excellence in athletics with a world-class athletic club and two ice skating rinks. The building also includes a branch of Jewett Orthopedic Clinic and a Florida Hospital Rehab / Wellness Center for any rehabilitation.
7. OYHA is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation established in 1987 (25 years of service in Central Florida) for the purpose of providing quality instruction enabling its members to reach their potential in ice hockey. We are looking for great families that want to “Play for a Program” and are interested in a long term stable environment for their children to play ice hockey. For more information on the Jr. Knights, please visit our website at www.jrknights.org.
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“SILVER ANNIVERSARY TRYOUT SCHEDULE”
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DIVISION
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BIRTH YEAR
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TRYOUT DATE
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OFF ICE TESTING
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ON ICE TIME
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Midget
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1994 thru 1997 birth years
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Saturday May 19th Arrival by 2:30pm
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6:00pm
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3:30pm
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Bantam
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1998 and 1999 birth years
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Saturday May 19th
Arrival by 3:00pm
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4:00pm
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5:30pm
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Mite
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2004 and 2005 birth years
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Sunday May 20th
Arrival by 8:30am
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11:30am
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9:30am
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Squirt
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2002 and 2003 birth years
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Sunday May 20th
Arrival by 8:30am
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11:30am
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9:30am
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Pee Wee
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2000 and 2001 birth years
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Sunday May 20th
Arrival by 9:00am
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10:00am
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12:15pm
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· All players are highly encouraged to attend tryouts. Anyone unable to attend should contact OYHA Hockey Coordinator Peter Nyman 321-442-7009 prior to their tryout date
· The final decision on team rosters / divisions will be up to the coaching director and the coaching staff
Parents and participants should arrive 60 minutes prior the tryout times
· REGISTRATION PROCESS IS ONLINE ONLY and must be done prior to participating – walk up registration may delay your child’s participation
· Tryout fees include on and off ice testing:
o Mite and Squirts - $25
o Pee Wee and above - $50
(note: $25 set up fee applies for non OYHA 2011 – 2012 fall or spring players)
· ALL TRYOUT FEES CREDITED AGAINST TUITION FOR SELECTED PLAYERS
· Players may only tryout for their respective age division
· If chosen, immediately after the tryout you will be offered a commitment letter to guarantee a roster spot and to get your jerseys and gear ordered
o OYHA reserves the right to move on to the next player should a player forego signing when offered
· Returning players will have first choice for a jersey number based on seniority
· Coaches for the fall season will be posted shortly – please check website
REGISTER NOW (ONLINE ONLY)
www.jrknights.org
