HS Mini-Camps - Summer

UA Hockey Summer Mini-Camps are a critical component of continuity and preparation for tryouts and the season ahead -- both individually and as a program. Under OHSAA rules, teams are allowed 13 days of coaching / contact during the off-season with a 30-day coaching "blackout" period in the month of August.

UA Hockey divides the 13 days into three shorter mini-camps (3-4 days) and scrimmages (1-2 days) to allow players to attend most sessions, but allow for various other summertime obligations such as summer jobs and family vacations. While attendance is highly encouraged, coaches understand the summer is a busy time and anticipate there will be some absences -- this does not impact evaluations or tryouts in any way.

Camps are intended to further team development and help incoming players transition into the program, developing rapport with coaches and prospective teammates.

Details for summer scrimmages are still being finalized. We project they will take place over 1-2 days the week of July 21st.

Players typically are assigned to either a Varsity / JV roster based on grade.

JV - Freshmen / Sophomores

Varsity - Juniors / Seniors

Coaches reserve the right to adjust or assign players based on experience (if returning players) for at their discretion may move players to afford additional scrimmage opportunity.

Further details will be announced as plans are finalized and rostering will occur closer to scrimmage dates in July.

What if we're going to be out of town over the summer?

Coaches know families are busy over the summer and vacation plans, summer jobs, or other obligations may prevent players from attending all sessions. This does not have an adverse impact on tryouts as the summer camps are not evaluative. The summer training dates have been divided over several weeks in hopes that players may be able to attend the majority of events even if they are unavailable in any given week.

Coaches simply request that players communicate planned absences directly or through Crossbar for planning purposes.

If I'm not attending all sessions, is the cost pro-rated?

No. Unfortunately, due to the direct pass-through to cover ice costs, we are unable to pro-rate the cost of mini-camps in the event of absences.

While we anticipate many players will miss at least some sessions, we encourage them to attend as many as they are available for to maximize the value and impact of summer training.

Can I request a specific group / session?

No. Coaches will generally assign groups / sessions and divide players to balance numbers within groups and optimize practices. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for carpooling and personal preference, but players typically will be assigned with others in their grade level.

If attendance and numbers allow, players may be permitted at the coaching staff's discretion, to join the earlier session or remain for the later session. Otherwise, players should plan to attend their assigned session only.

If specific circumstances (e.g. work schedules) would otherwise prevent attendance, reach out (info@uahockey.com) and we will try to work with you or accommodate, if possible.