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U9 Information for the Weekend - Player Lists Coming Tomorrow!
Information for U9 Players and Families
Welcome to U9 (Novice) 2022-2023!
Our first day on the ice for U9 players will be Saturday, October 15. The first two ice times will be station-based practices. Players will be divided into groups for Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16. Groups and practice times will be posted by Wednesday October 12. NSST evaluations will be Saturday, October 22.
Station-Based Practices
Saturday, October 15 at Spryfield - ice times will be 11am, 12pm, 1pm (groups to be announced)
Sunday, October 16 at BMO - ice times will be 10am, 11am, BMO-C and 1015am BMO-B
National Standard Skills Test (NSST) and Goalie Evaluations
Saturday, October 22 at Spryfield Lions Rink 10am – 3pm (times and groups to be announced)
On Saturday, October 22 players will complete several stations, where they will work as individuals and be timed. Groups will be decided based on these evaluations.
Advancing, Intermediate, and Development Level Practices
For Sunday, October 23 players will be divided into advancing, intermediate and development groups based on the NSST evaluations. Practice times for Sunday the 23rd will be 10am, 11am, BMO-C and 1015 BMO-B. Groups will be announced before 11pm Saturday evening. Team rosters for the 2022-2023 year will be posted by Thursday, October 27th.
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 16, 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