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(Updated July 24, 2011 - Tier Tryouts completed)
 
Tryouts for 2011/12 California Cougars Tier Teams

Tier Program

The Cougars held AA Tryouts July 16-19 for the Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midget 16 divisions. The AA Teams are in the process of being formed. Information about the teams will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

The Head Coaches for the 2011-12 season are Aaron Mullagh (Pee Wee AA), Mario Morrissette (Bantam AA) and Zac Lytle (Midget 16AA).

The cost is $75 if payment is received by July 9th. Payments received after July 9th or at the door will be $100.

AA Tryout Waiver and Release Form (.doc 32k)
AA Tryout Payment Form (.doc 40k)
AA Tryout Registration Form (.doc 138k)

In addition, all players must be registered with USA Hockey for the 2011-12 season (a pointer to USA Hockey registraton is provided below), and a 2011-12 USA Confirmation number is required along with the Tryout forms.

New players to the Cougars organization must also send in a copy of the Birth Certificate with the registration forms. Birth certificates for returning Cougars are *not* required.

Forms and payment (check made out to ICE COUGARS) need to be mailed to:
Teresa Attebery
14892 Ridgetop Drive
San Jose, CA 95127

or e-mailed to:
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Pee Wee AA (1999-2000) *
  Saturday July 16 2:45 PM to 4:15 PM San Mateo
  Monday July 18 6:55 PM to 7:55 PM Vallco
  Tuesday July 19 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM San Mateo

Bantam AA (1997-1998) *
  Saturday July 16 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM San Mateo
  Monday July 18 8:05 PM to 9:05 PM Vallco
  Tuesday July 19 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM San Mateo
 
Midget 16AA (1995-1996) *
  Saturday July 16 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM San Mateo
  Monday July 18 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM San Mateo
  Tuesday July 19 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM San Mateo
 
    * An additional tryout session may be held on Saturday, July 23, in the
       same time slots in San Mateo provided on Saturday, July 16, for any
       age group who may have additional roster spots.

     Questions?  Call Chris Hathaway at 650-574-1616.


Tryouts for 2011/12 California Cougars Travel Teams

Travel Program

The Cougars are holding Tryouts for A & B Travel Teams from Friday, July 29th, to Saturday, August 6th, for the following divisions:

2011-12 Divisions, Age Classification, and Cougars Head Coaches
Mite 2003 and younger Jerry (Pip) Hotarek
Squirt 1 2001 - 2002 Sean Connolly
Squirt 2 2001 - 2002 Matt Adams
Pee Wee 1 1999 - 2000 Brandon Roberts
Pee Wee 2 1999 - 2000 Rob Tenore
Bantam 1 1997 - 1998 Dave Guy
Bantam 2 1997 - 1998 Pending Number of Players

MIDGETS: Unfortunately, with the number of returning eligible Cougar Midget 18 players heading off to college or playing junior hockey out of the area, we do not have the ability to form an 18U team this season.

If we have enough interest we may be able to field a high school team to play in the Fall high school league.  If you will be enrolled in high school this fall on or near the Peninsula and are interested please e-mail Chris:

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Tryout information, dates and locations for the Cougars A/B Travel Teams and the Cougars Mite Travel Team are posted below.  All forms are complete and final, as are the Tryout dates and locations.

The cost is $75 for the Mites if payment is received by July 22nd. Payments received after July 22nd or at the door will be $100.

Mite Tryout Waiver and Release Form (.doc 32k)
Mite Tryout Payment Form (.doc 40k)
Mite Tryout Registration Form (.doc 139k)

For all A/B teams, the cost is $100 if payment is received by July 22nd.  Payments received after July 22nd or at the door will be $125.

A/B Tryout Waiver and Release Form (.doc 32k)
A/B Tryout Payment Form (.doc 40k)
A/B Tryout Registration Form (.doc 139k)

A 2011-12 USA Confirmation number and a copy of the Birth Certificate for players new to the Cougar organization must be added to the above three forms.  Birth Certificates are *not* required for returning Cougars.

Forms and payment (check made out to ICE COUGARS) need to be mailed to:
Teresa Attebery
14892 Ridgetop Drive
San Jose, CA 95127

or e-mailed to:
.

All completed forms, along with the full Tryout fee, need to be turned in to be able to participate in the Tryouts.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

A note that none of the information from these forms is used in the team selection process.  They will only be referred to in case of an emergency.

Any player not on a 2010-11 Cougar travel team needs to submit a copy of his or her birth certificate prior to the first Tryout session.

All players must also be registered with USA Hockey for the 2011-12 season, and need to submit proof of membership prior to the first Tryout session.  USA Hockey Registration can be done online by clicking on the image on the right.

The Tryout fee covers the opportunity to try out for the Cougars, and is nonrefundable regardless of how many tryout sessions a player attends.

All players are being asked to arrive at least 60 minutes before the first Tryout session, and are encouraged to make as many tryout sessions as possbile.  Attendance at a minimum of one Tryout session is mandatory to be selected for a team.  If any sessions need to be missed, please notify the personnel at the registration desk or contact Chris Hathaway at 650-574-1616.

Each player is requested to bring both a dark (black or blue) and a light (white or yellow) jersey to each Tryout session.  No NORCAL team jerseys will be allowed (no exceptions).

Tryouts will be held at the Ice Center of Cupertino (Vallco) and Ice Center of San Mateo (Bridgepointe), as indicated in the below Tryout Dates.  Please make sure to arrive at the correct rink.

NOTE:  Just a reminder that players trying out cannot owe the Cougars, or any other NORCAL club, any outstanding dues from any previous seasons.  The information is provided from NORCAL to all clubs and players need to be in good standing prior to being allowed to try out.  Reference .


Mite (2003-under)
  Friday Jul. 29 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Vallco
  Saturday Jul. 30 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM San Mateo
  Sunday Jul. 31 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM Vallco
  Saturday *** Aug. 6 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM San Mateo

Squirt (2001-2002)
  Friday Jul. 29 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM San Mateo
  Saturday Jul. 30 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM San Mateo
  Sunday * Jul. 31 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM San Mateo
  Monday ** Aug. 1 6:55 PM to 7:55 PM Vallco
  Tuesday *** Aug. 2 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM San Mateo
  Saturday *** Aug. 6 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM San Mateo
 
Pee Wee (1999-2000)
  Friday Jul. 29 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM San Mateo
  Saturday Jul. 30 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM San Mateo
  Sunday * Jul. 31 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM San Mateo
  Monday ** Aug. 1 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM San Mateo
  Tuesday ** Aug. 2 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM San Mateo
  Saturday *** Aug. 6 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM San Mateo

Bantam (1997-1998)
  Friday Jul. 29 9:45 PM to 10:45 PM San Mateo
  Saturday Jul. 30 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM San Mateo
  Sunday * Jul. 31 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM San Mateo
  Monday *** Aug. 1 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM San Mateo
  Tuesday *** Aug. 2 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM San Mateo
  Saturday *** Aug. 6 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM San Mateo

        *    "A" teams may be selected and posted after the third tryout session is complete.
        **  "B" teams may be selected and posted after the fourth tryout session is complete.
        *** Denotes times and days that will take place only if the teams have not been
                filled by the previous tryout dates.

     Questions?  Call Chris Hathaway at 650-574-1616.
 
 
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