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(updated July 28, 2010 - 2002 birth year players trying out for both Mites and Squirts)
 
Tryouts for 2010/11 California Cougars Teams

Tier Program

Tryouts for the Tier Program are complete.

Three teams are being formed: one Midget 18AA Team and two Pee Wee AA Teams.

Information on each team, such as a roster, practice times, schedules, etc. will be posted on each team's pages as soon as the information becomes available.

Travel Program

A & B Tryouts will be held from Friday August 6th - Saturday August 14th.

Tryout dates and locations for each division are posted below (please scroll down to the bottom of this page).

The Tryout information for the Cougars A/B Travel Teams is posted on this page.

All forms are complete and final, as are the Tryout dates and locations.

The Cougars are conducting Tryouts for all divisions, as follows:

USA Hockey Age Classification
Mite 2002 and younger
Squirt 2000 - 2001
Pee Wee 1998 - 1999
Bantam 1996 - 1997
Midget 16 1994 - 1995
Midget 18 1992 - 1993


The cost is $40 for the Mites and $100 for all other divisions. 2002 birth year players trying out for both the Mite and Squirt teams need only pay the Squirt fee of $100.

For all divisions besides the Mites, the following five forms need to be filled out and submitted prior to the first Tryout session.

Waiver and Release Form (.doc 35k)

Tryout Registration Form (.doc 144k)

Tryout Payment Form (.doc 44k)

USA Hockey Consent To Treat/Medical History Form (.pdf 78k)

USA Hockey Code of Conduct Form (.pdf 13k)

All completed forms, along with the full Tryout fee of $100, need to be turned in to be able to participate in the Tryouts. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Mites' paperwork includes the above Waiver and Release Form, the two USA Hockey Forms, and the following Mites Tryout Registration Form and Mites Tryout Payment Form:

Mites Tryout Registration Form (.doc 144k)

Mites Tryout Payment Form (.doc 44k)

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

Any player not on an 09-10 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 2010 - 2011 season, and need to submit proof of membership prior to the first Tryout session.

USA Hockey Registration can be done online:



Important note concerning early registration

Though pre-registration is not required (players can arrive at their respective Tryout sessions with the required paperwork), it is strongly recommended, for the purpose of saving time (eliminating the need to stand in line to register), to pre-register.

Pre-registration can be done by mailing the forms (checks made out to ICE COUGARS) by August 1st to:

Teresa Attebery
14892 Ridgetop Drive
San Jose, CA 95127

or by e-mailing the forms by August 6th to Teresa Attebery at:



or via e-fax by August 6th to 443-200-9049.

The Tryout fee of $100 ($40 for the Mites) covers the opportunity to try out for the Cougars, and is nonrefundable regardless of how many tryout sessions a player attends.

Midget 16A players will try out with the Midget 18A players, and Midget 16A-eligible players may be selected for the Midget 18A team.

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 possible.

If any sessions need to be missed, please notify the personnel at the registration desk or contact Chris Hathaway at 650-574-1616.

Attendance at a minimum of one Tryout session is mandatory to be selected for a team.

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 location.

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 4.20.


Mite (2002-under) *
  Friday Aug. 6 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Vallco
  Sunday Aug. 8 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM Vallco
  Friday Aug. 13 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Vallco

Squirt (2000-2001)
  Friday Aug. 6 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM Bridgepointe
  Saturday Aug. 7 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM Bridgepointe
  Monday ** Aug. 9 6:55 PM to 7:55 PM Vallco
  Tuesday Aug. 10 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Bridgepointe
  Saturday *** Aug. 14 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM Bridgepointe
 
Pee Wee (1998-1999)
  Saturday Aug. 7 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bridgepointe
  Sunday Aug. 8 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM Bridgepointe
  Tuesday ** Aug. 10 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM Vallco
  Wednesday Aug. 11 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM Vallco
  Saturday *** Aug. 14 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bridgepointe

Bantam (1996-1997)
  Saturday Aug. 7 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM Bridgepointe
  Sunday Aug. 8 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Bridgepointe
  Monday ** Aug. 9 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM Bridgepointe
  Tuesday Aug. 10 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM Bridgepointe
  Saturday *** Aug. 14 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM Bridgepointe

Midget18 (1992-1993) and Midget16 (1994-1995)
  Saturday Aug. 7 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Bridgepointe
  Sunday Aug. 8 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM Bridgepointe
  Monday ** Aug. 9 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Bridgepointe
  Tuesday Aug. 10 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Bridgepointe
  Saturday *** Aug. 14 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Bridgepointe

        * An informational meeting concerning Norcal Mite changes and the Cougars
           Mite plan is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13th, 6:00 PM, in Bridgepointe,
           and Tuesday, July 27th, 6:00 PM, in Vallco.
           All interested Mite parents should attend one of these meetings.

      ** For all divisions, "A" teams may be posted following the third tryout session.

    *** The final tryout session may be used to fill any potential open spots.

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


 
 
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