WELCOME TO THE PHA REP TRYOUTS 2025-26 EDITION!
U8 - U18 Tryouts will in the Spring
Please check the Tryouts tab for scheduling.
Greetings PHA PETES Nation!
On behalf of the Peterborough Hockey Association (PHA), we would like to welcome you to the tryouts for the 2025-26 PHA Peterborough Petes teams. All players trying out for a PHA Peterborough Petes team must purchase a PHA Tryouts passport.
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 - U18 AA & A selections, & BB if applicable.
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. There is not currently a deadline for U10-U18. 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). There will NOT be a discount if you purchase a passport after tryouts have begun.
- YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR PASSPORT NUMBER AT YOUR FIRST TRYOUT. This number will be different at each level (i.e. AA, A, BB)
- 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.
PHA has mandated that all player releases are made via the Association’s website using the player’s passport #. Here is the procedure for viewing tryout results:
1) go to www.peterboroughhockey.com ;
2) click on “Rep Hockey;”
3) click on “Rep Home Page;”
4) click on “Teams” & scroll to the team name (eg U15 AA);
5) go to the team home page and go to the team tryout player list;
6) if your passport # is listed please return to the next tryout;
7) if your passport # is NOT listed, your player has been released. They will continue to the next set of tryouts (if applicable), and receive a new passport number;
8) after the final tryout, only the passport # of the players making the team will be posted on the website;
9) Players who make the team will be contacted by the coach within twenty-four (24) hours to attend a team meeting. The team meeting will occur within one (1) week of the last tryout, and the following will occur:
a) players will sign any necessary Codes of Conduct;
b) parents will also be required to sign any necessary Codes of Conduct;
c) team budget may be presented by the Coach &/ or Manager, and voted on by the parents. Parents shall be entitled to question items within the budget without it being used against them.
If your player is released and you would like feedback, you must wait until tryouts for that level are completed. Note that the feedback may be as simple as “We do not believe your player is a good fit for the team.”
Please remember the following as you consider having your son or daughter pursue Rep hockey. The PHA Representative program involves:
- a league registration fee to be paid in full by a date in June 2025;
- monthly team payments (ranging from $175 to $300) throughout the season;
participation in regular practices, developmental sessions (including on and off-ice), league and exhibition games, and tournaments.
In summary, competitive hockey is a large commitment on many levels (financial, time, etc.). We ask that players and parents understand what is required to fulfill their obligations to the team, and ensure that they are committed to the Rep program.