INFORMATION ON 2021-22 AAHA TRYOUTS AND CLUB/TEAM ROSTERING RULES & PENALTIES
IMPORTANT GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS AND CLUBS
With the USA Hockey Nationals concluding, 2021-22 Season tryouts for 14U and older will begin under the following schedule:
Approved Tier I – 14U, 15P, 16U, 18U Youth |
Wednesday |
May 5, 2021 |
Approved Tier I – 14U, 16U, 19U Girls |
Wednesday |
May 5, 2021 |
Approved Tier II – 14U, 16U, 19U Girls |
Friday |
May 7, 2021 |
Approved Tier II – 14U, 16U, 18U Youth |
Monday |
May 10, 2021 |
Independent Teams – 14U, 16U, 18U, 19U Youth and Girls |
Monday |
May 17, 2021 |
Spring and Summer Teams – All Age Levels Youth and Girls |
Monday |
May 17, 2021 |
USA Hockey and AAHA rules provide requirements for tryouts and contracting period, which begins 48 hours following the conclusion of the National Championships. From the 48 hour period, or May 5, 2021, all players are free to attend “open skates” with any Club. Clubs may offer Tryouts and contracts according to the schedule above.
AAHA rules also provide that contract offerings to families must be consistent with these dates. For example, during Tier I Tryouts, Clubs must not offer a Tier II or Independent team contract until the authorized dates.
TIER I YOUTH – Generally speaking, Tier I Youth Clubs are structured as “Minor” and “Major” (read as 1st and 2nd year player for that birth year), and most Clubs have been approved to make such team offerings; however, some Clubs have sought to add a third team at a given age level. Offering contracts to 3rd team at any Tier I Classification is strictly prohibited. Tier I Clubs seeking to offer a 3rd team at any age category classified as “Independent” and or “Non-National Bound” must do so on or after the Independent Tryout date of May 17, 2021.
TIER I YOUTH & GIRLS – The AAHA published the approved Tier I Clubs and the levels and specific teams they are authorized to offer contracts for the 2021-22 season.
TIER II YOUTH & GIRLS – Approved Tier II Programs are generally structured as AA, A, and B. It is appropriate for Tier II Youth & Girls teams to offer contracts for any Tier II AA, A, or B level team on or after the stated Tier II tryout dates for Youth and Girls.
INDEPENDENT TEAMS – Approved Independent Clubs may conduct tryouts and offer contracts on or after May 17, 2021.
RECRUITING: Recruiting as defined by USA Hockey (Annual Guide page 139) and the AAHA (Page 22 – AAHA Rules & Regulations) is strictly prohibited until 48 Hours after the conclusion of the USA Hockey Nationals. It is applicable for all Tier I levels regardless of age and Tier II National bound levels. Coaches that violate the recruiting rules will be sanctioned. Parents are encouraged to report illegal recruiting; otherwise, you are part of the problem too.
PLAYER MOVEMENT & ROSTERING REQUIREMENTS
Parents, players, coaches, managers, and administrators are responsible to understand the AAHA’s Player Movement and Team Rostering Requirements and the obligation of both the parents and the Club to their adherence to these rules and regulations.
IMPORTANT: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS TO THE CLUB, TEAM AND / OR COACH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS OF TOURNAMENT-BOUND STATUS, DENIAL OF ROSTER PRIVILEGES OR REMOVAL OF PLAYERS DEEMED TO BE INELIGIBLE DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF USA HOCKEY, AAHA RULES, AND REGULATIONS, PARTICULARLY AAHA PLAYER MOVEMENT AND ROSTERING RULES.
Any additional questions should be directed to Info@aahahockey.org
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