Information for U9 Players and Families

Welcome to U9 (Novice) 2021-2022!  The first day on the ice for U9 players is Saturday, October 16.  The first two ice times will be station-based practices.  Players will be divided into groups for Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17.  Groups and practice times will be posted by Wednesday October 13.  NSST evaluations will be Saturday, October 23.

Station-Based Practices

Saturday, October 16 at Spryfield (ice times are 9am, 10am, 11am - groups to be announced via Website)

Sunday, October 17 at Spryfield (ice times are 1pm, 2pm, 3pm - groups to be announced via website)

National Standard Skills Test (NSST) and Goalie Evaluations

Saturday, October 23 at Spryfield Lions Rink (times and groups to be announced)

On Saturday, October 23 players will complete several stations where they will work as individuals and be timed. 

Advancing, Intermediate, and Development Level Practices

For Sunday, October 24 players will be divided into advancing, intermediate and development groups based on the NSST evaluations.  Practice times for Sunday the 24^th will be announced once the groups are determined.  Team rosters for the 2021-2022 year will be posted by Thursday, October 28^th.

Development Level and Evaluations

Families who decide to have their child play at the Development level this year are not required to participate in NSST evaluations.  Email U9@chebuctominorhockey.com your child’s full name and date of birth by Sunday, October 17, and then watch for information regarding the Development team rosters.

All communication for U9 will be sent by email and posted on the Chebucto Minor Hockey Association Website at chebuctominorhockey.com.  Check your email and/or chebuctominorhockey.com often for updates!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Desi Munden

VP U9