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.

Goaltender Evaluation Details

Goaltenders will participate in the three game-play evaluation skates. These sessions are used to assess goalie performance in realistic game scenarios.

If your child intends to be a full-time goaltender this season, please confirm their attendance for the goalie evaluation by emailing
Kyle Morrill at
goaliecamp@northseera.ca.
Be sure to copy your division's director on the message:

• U11: u11@northseera.ca
• U13: u13@northseera.ca

Full-time goaltenders do not need to attend the player technical skates, as these sessions are designed for evaluating skaters only.

Players will be assessed on a combination of individual skills and game play performance.

Skills Evaluation Criteria

During the Skills Evaluation Skates, players will be graded by Sports Evaluations on the following key areas:

• Skating – Speed, edge work, acceleration, balance, agility, and stopping.
• Puck Control – Ability to handle the puck while stationary and at speed.
• Passing – Accuracy, strength, and ability to receive passes.
• Shooting – Shot power, accuracy, release speed, and technique.

Game Play Evaluation Criteria

During the Game Play Evaluations, evaluators and coaches will observe:

• Positioning & Awareness – Understanding of offensive and defensive positioning.
• Decision-Making – Ability to read plays, make quick decisions, and react under pressure.
• Compete Level – Effort, engagement, and willingness to battle for pucks.
• Team Play – Passing, communication, and ability to contribute to overall play.

Evaluators will use a standardized scoring system to ensure consistency and fairness throughout the process.

Our evaluation process is designed to ensure players are placed in the most appropriate group for their development and enjoyment. Player placements are determined based on performance in the Skills and Game Play Evaluations, with opportunities for movement as needed.

Initial Group Placement

• After the Skills Evaluation Skates, players will be placed into one of three groups based on their evaluation scores.
• These groups are used for the Game Play Evaluations to assess how players perform in a team setting.

Movement Between Groups

• Player movement between groups is possible throughout the Game Play Evaluations.
• If a player demonstrates stronger skills or game play ability than their initial placement suggests, they may be moved up.
• Likewise, if a player is struggling to keep up with their group, they may be moved down to ensure proper development.
• Movement decisions are made based on input from Sports Evaluations and North SEERA's evaluation team.

By the end of evaluations, each player will be placed in a group that best aligns with their skills, giving them the best opportunity to develop and succeed throughout the season.