WELCOME TO THE PHA REP TRYOUTS 2025-26 EDITION!
U8 - U16 Tryouts occur in the Spring
U18 Tryouts occur in the Fall.
Please check the Tryouts tab for scheduling.
Greetings PHA PETES Nation!
Rep Coaches will do their best to develop our players and also provide a safe, fun and competitive environment for our youth to play Rep hockey.
All players must begin with AA tryouts.
Spring tryouts will feature U8 - U16 AA & A selections, & BB if applicable.
Fall tryouts will include U18AA, & U18A.
Please take a moment to read the tryout policy if you have not done so already. Note that the current tryout policy is being reviewed and updated. Check back for updates as passport fees and number of guaranteed skates/ tryouts may change.
A Couple of Points For Tryouts
- EVERY PLAYER MUST PURCHASE A TRYOUT PASSPORT BEFORE THE DEADLINE.
Effective April 2 at 12:01am, passports may be purchased HERE. U8 & U9 deadline is April 11 at 11:59pm. U10 - U13 deadline is April 25. U14 - U16 deadline is April 27. There will be no exceptions! If you have not purchased a passport by the deadline, your player will not be permitted to try out. Any players that purchase a passport and are offered a spot on a AAA/ Junior team may apply for a full refund (link in Tryout tab). Passports are $120 with a guarantee of three (3) skates/ tryouts. This may be any combination of AA, and A tryouts. (*Note: Pre-skates do not count towards your three tryouts).
- ALL PLAYERS ARE WELCOME TO TRY OUT REGARDLESS OF HOME CENTRE. PHA does not currently have a policy limiting the number of out of town players eligible for selection to a team.
Tryout Expectations:
WHAT EVERY PARENT and PLAYER SHOULD KNOW
Tryouts are an ongoing process. Next year's coaches have been watching games, practices and other team events all year. You would be surprised to learn how much a coach knows about your player before they even step on the ice for the first tryout.
Coaches may not pick who YOU think are the best players/ goalies. That is because coaches have to build THEIR TEAM; not yours. That involves a mix of left and right shots, offensive and defensive players, fast players, grinders, creative/flashy players, and steady/dependable players, along with strong, agile, athletic goalies who tracks the puck well. They also may have to keep body checking in mind, work ethic, which way a player is trending and coachability. Finally, Rep teams generally have between 110 and 180 events over the course of an 8-9 month season, and team chemistry is an important component for success. So, player behaviours/ attitudes along with parent behaviours/ attitudes also have a role in team selection.
Parents and players are ecouraged to read the OMHA article 8 Things Coaches Look for when Selecting a Team.
With all of this in mind, what should you do to maximize your chances of achieving your goals?
- If you are a player, work hard in games and practices. Do the little things! Be a great teammate who is easy to coach. You never know who is watching.
- If you are a parent, be realistic. Make sure they know who your child is, and why you think your child is or is not a strong candidate for the team.