Tryout Information
Tryouts will be held May 3 and May 5 (times TBD) at ISCC in Simsbury
Birth year 2001 and 2002 players should register for 18U tryouts
Birth year 2003-04 players with significant high school experience may choose to register for
18U tryouts; all other 03-04 players should register for
16U tryouts
Tryout fee is $100; this will be applied to the $300 commitment fee if the player commits to Avon Hockey.
The Tryout Fee is nonrefundable if the player does not commit to ACFYHA.
Program Overview
Avon Hockey intends to have 3 split season midget teams for the 2019 season:
- 18U Tier 2
- 16U Tier 2
- 18U Undeclared
Tryouts will be held the first week of May
Practices will be combined to better accommodate school and other sports schedules. There will be at least 2 practice opportunities per week, potentially 3 if we have the numbers.
Teams will play approximately 20 games beginning late August through early November
Games will be played primarily on Saturdays and Sundays with a few weeknight games
Cost will be around $800 ($600 for goalies)
Tier 2 Program
Tier 2 teams will play the 7-8 other CHC tier 2 teams as well as similar strength undeclared teams
CHC requires a minimum of 20 games between mid-August and the end of October to be eligible for the CHC tier 2 tournament
The top 4 teams in each division will play in the CHC tier 2 tournament held the first weekend in November in Newington
The winner of the tournament will play in the USA Hockey Tier 2 National tournament held after the completion of the high school season
Undeclared Program
The undeclared team will play against similar strength teams.
This team will also play approximately 20 games but without the schedule and season requirements of the tier 2 teams
