Tryout Registration

Registration for the Ancaster Avalanche Select tryouts is currently open!

The cost is $50, and registration is available through the same link that was used when registering for house league.

Note that just like the house league registration, the banner will read "Glancaster", but you are in the right spot.

A reminder that the Select program is only available to those who are playing house league in the Ancaster Minor Hockey League.

Registration for tryouts will close at noon on Wednesday September 24.

You must pre-register to attend the tryout.

Decisions on which teams we will run will depend on tryout registration numbers so be sure to get your registration in.

NO WALK-UPS PLEASE!

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Tryout Schedule

Select tryouts for the 2025-26 are scheduled for the weekend of September 27, 28. The schedule is listed below. 

What is the Select Program?

Not familiar with Select hockey? All the details are available on our What is Select Hockey page.

How do tryouts work?

1. Each player is guaranteed two 1-hour sessions.
2. Upon arriving at the arena there will be a check-in desk. You are required to check-in, and will be given a pinnie to wear for that session. Pinnies are to be returned at the end of each 1-hr session.
3. Coaches and evaluators are not to be approached during the tryout period.
4. Shortly after tryouts have completed, coaches will be reaching out to everyone with either an offer to join the team, or notice that you have been released.

U9, U11, U13, U15

1. The coaching staff from Mak's Hockey Academy will be on the ice running the sessions.
2. The head coach for the Select team and additional evaluators will be in the stands or on the benches evaluating the players.
3. Each session will look like a regular practice, with a combination of drills, small area games, and scrimmages.

U16 and older

1. Tryouts will consist of scrimmages only, with two referees on the ice.
2. The head coach for the Select team and additional evaluators will be in the stands or on the benches evaluating the players.

Schedule

Please see the schedule below for your applicable age group. This schedule is still tentative and should be finalized by the first week of September.

Jump to: U9 — U11 — U13 — U15 — U16 — U18

Age Group	Time	Rink
U9	Sat Sept 27, 10:30 AM	Morgan Firestone B
U9	Sun Sept 28, 9:30 AM	Morgan Firestone B

Age Group	Time	Rink
U11	Sat Sept 27, 11:30 AM	Morgan Firestone B
U11	Sun Sept 28, 10:30 AM	Morgan Firestone B

Age Group	Time	Rink
U13	Sat Sept 27, 12:30 PM	Morgan Firestone B
U13	Sun Sept 28, 11:30 AM	Morgan Firestone B

Age Group	Time	Rink
U15	Sat Sept 27, 1:30 PM	Morgan Firestone B
U15	Sun Sept 28, 12:30 PM	Morgan Firestone B

Age Group	Time	Rink
U16	Sat Sept 27, 12:00 PM	Morgan Firestone A
U16	Sun Sept 27, 1:30 PM	Morgan Firestone B

Age Group	Time	Rink
U18 (2009, 2008)	Sat Sept 27, 1:00 PM	Morgan Firestone A
U18 (2009, 2008)	Sun Sept 28, 2:30 PM	Morgan Firestone B