Evaluation Process

Our evaluation process is designed to gradually introduce players to the drills and assessments they will complete.

1. Alpha Skates 

• Players are grouped alphabetically by last name.
• Coaches will run players through the evaluation drills in a relaxed setting.
• This session is designed to help players feel comfortable before formal evaluations begin.

2. Skills Evaluation Skates

• Players will complete a series of drills designed to assess skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, and other fundamental skills.
• Sports Evaluations will provide third-party evaluators to score and grade players from the stands.

3. Game Play Evaluations

• Players participate in scrimmages to assess in-game skills such as positioning, decision-making, hockey sense, and competitiveness.
• Evaluators and coaches will observe and adjust groupings as needed to ensure fair placement.
• Movement between groups is possible throughout the evaluation process.