AAA Hockey Tryouts
Tryout Registration CLOSES Friday September 4th!
When/where
Sept 11th-17th
Andover Community Center
15200 Hanson Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
Cost
$30-$50/player
(Paid at check-in - varies by team)
WHO
BOYS* 2015 - 2020
GIRLS* U12 - U8 (2014's - 2019's)
*Boys - We will also be having teams at the Boys 2013 and 2014 levels, but at this time they are by invitation only*
*Girls - We will also be having teams at the U14 and U16/19 levels but at this time they are by invitation only*
Please note that if we don't have enough interest in a certain age group, we will not hold the tryout. You will be contacted if this applies to you.
Please Contact Laura with any Questions:
schedule
Subject to Changes, please check back before tryouts begin!
*Updated on Wed 9/2*
**Players should attend all sessions listed for their age group UNLESS they are split into Group 1 & Group 2
**Groups will be assigned a few days prior to the tryout, no requests please.
Tryout FAQ's
What do I bring to the tryout?
- Cash for Tryout Fee
- All hockey gear
- Any jersey/socks (we will provide a pinny)
Am I allowed to watch my child's tryout?
YES!
What if my child's age group isn't listed?
If your child's age/birth year isn't listed, it could be for one of the following reasons:
- We aren't having a team for that age
- The team is invite-only
Does everyone that tries out make a team?
No. Unfortunately we don't have enough teams for all the kids that want to play. In addition, we only take players that we think are ready for this level of competition.
Following our September tryout, the kids that do not get invited to join a team may be invited back for another tryout in January if the team is not full.
Some teams will fill their roster following the September tryout and some teams will leave open spots to be filled at the January tryout. Typically our younger teams will leave more spots open because of how much kids can change/develop in a short amount of time. This changes year to year and we won't know if we are holding a January tryout until after the Sept tryouts are over.
When will we find out the results of the tryout?
In general, results will be ready within a week. Some teams may need extra time. Tryout results will be posted to this page. Players that are being invited to a team will receive an invite via email.
How do I know which team my child should try out for?
All teams are formed by birth year so you will sign up for the birth year of your child. It DOES NOT matter which month they were born in, only the year. This is different from association (winter) hockey where month/grade do matter. In AAA Hockey, ONLY the birth year matters. This means that even if your child is born on December 31st, they still can only play for their birth year.
Can my child try out for an OLDER birth year?
For Boys - Only if it is pre-approved by us.
For Girls - Yes, if you think that will be the best fit (however we recommend also trying out for their own birth year)
Can my child try out for a YOUNGER birth year?
No (For both boys and girls)
What levels of teams do you offer?*
Elite = Top level, competes at the top local and national level (similar to a "AA" winter team)
Invite = Competes in a mix of invite and upper open level tournaments (similar to a high-end "A" level winter team)
Blue = Competes at the "upper open" level (similar to an "A" level winter team)
AAA = Competes at the "open" level (similar to a "B" level winter team)
*We plan to have 1-3 teams at each age group. Most age groups average 2 teams per level.
The number/level of teams we have at each age depends on talent level, interest, coach availability and is subject to change year-to-year.*
What are the birth years for the Girl's Teams in 2027?
U8 - 2018 and 2019
U10 - 2016 and 2017
U12 - 2014 and 2015
U14 - 2012 and 2013
U16 - 2010 and 2011
U19 - High School/College (Must be born in 2007 or younger)
For more information on our AAA Program, please click the link below.
2027 AAA Tryouts
Registration for Tryouts is Now Open!