St. Catharines Female Hockey Association (SCFHA) 2025/26 Rep Tryout Policy
Acknowledgment of Policy
By submitting payment of the $75.00 tryout fee, you acknowledge that you have read, fully understand, and agree to all terms outlined in the SCFHA Tryout Policy.
Tryout Registration & Fees
All players interested in trying out for a SCFHA Rep team for the 2025/26 season must:
✅ Register for tryouts via RAMP (OWHA platform) before your first tryout.
✅ Pay the $75.00 non-refundable tryout fee before your first scheduled tryout.
✅ If a player has committed to team prior to tryouts and not required to be at tryouts the registration and payment of fee must still be completed. If this is not completed the player will not be eligible to play on the team in the 2025-2026 season.
✅ Be in good financial standing with SCFHA (no outstanding fees with SCFHA or any SCFHA team).
✅ PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR ONE PACKAGE
🔗 Tryout registration link: Available on the SCFHA website under the ‘Spring Tryouts’ tab.
Important Notes:
- The $75.00 tryout fee covers all tryouts for the season and is non-refundable, even if a player withdraws.
- Payment must be made electronically through the RAMP Registration System.
- Players must check the SCFHA website after each tryout for updates regarding their status.
- Each player will receive a tryout number, which remains the same throughout the process.
Tryout Eligibility & Selection Process
Minimum Tryout Requirements
U9 Division
- All U9 players are required to try out for the highest U9 team listed before being placed on a team.
U11 Division
- All U11 players should try out for the highest U11 team before being placed on a lower-level team.
- This includes both players moving up from U9 and those remaining in U11.
U13 & U15 Divisions
- Returning players in the same division:
- Should try out for one level above their current team.
- Example: A player currently on U13 BB may try out for U13 A.
- Players moving up a division:
- Should try out for at least the same level as their previous season.
- Example: A U13 A player moving to U15 should try out for U15 A.
- Exceptions may be granted upon request—deadline: April 14th, 2025.
U18 Division
- No minimum tryout requirements for returning or moving-up players.
AA Tryouts
- The AA teams will be having open tryouts for select positions at all levels.
📩 To request an exception, email [email protected] before April 14, 2025.
Tryout Attendance & Absences
- Players must attend all tryouts unless an absence is pre-approved.
- Absences may be permitted at the discretion of:
- The Head Coach of the team, OR
- The Rep Director of SCFHA.
- Missing a tryout to attend another association’s tryouts is NOT a valid excuse.
- If a player must miss a tryout, notify the Head Coach or SCFHA via email as early as possible.
📩 Email notifications should be sent to [email protected].
Player Selection & Team Formation
- Coaches may offer roster spots before tryouts; it is their discretion whether the player must continue participating.
- If a player attends tryouts for a specific division and level and are successful that player should play for that team they are selected for.
- An exception may be granted by the SCFHA on a case by case basis. Please email [email protected]
- Players who accept a roster spot must pay a $500.00 non-refundable deposit.
- Tryout results will be posted online after each session using tryout numbers.
Team Size & Roster Requirements
- Each SCFHA Rep team aims to have 15 skaters + 2 goalies.
- If a coach selects fewer than 15 skaters and 2 goalies, the team must split the cost of missing players among the remaining players.
- If a coach wishes to take more than 15 skaters, each player must pay the full registration fee.
- Any team size exceptions require approval from the SCFHA Rep Director.
Playing Above Your Age Level
- Players may only try out for a higher age group with prior approval from the Rep Director.
- Underage players must make the highest team in that division to play up.
- Goalies may be considered for lower levels in a higher division based on:
- Skill level (evaluations required)
- Number of goalies available in the higher division
- Requests must be submitted by April 14, 2025 for consideration.
📩 To request approval, email [email protected].
Injured Players & Tryouts
- Injured players unable to attend tryouts must:
- Register and pay the tryout fee.
- Provide a doctor’s note confirming the injury.
- Submit documentation before their first scheduled tryout.
- Placement decisions will be made by:
- The Head Coach
- The Executive Committee
- The previous year’s coaching staff
- Injured players are not required to skate during tryouts to be placed on a team.
📩 To submit medical documentation, email [email protected].
Player Evaluations & Selection Committee
- Head Coaches evaluate players throughout the season, from appointment until the end of tryouts.
- Evaluations are based on:
- Game and practice performance
- Feedback from previous coaches
- Tryout performance
- Player Selection Committee assists in evaluations but final decisions rest with the Head Coach.
Final Notes & Important Deadlines
📅 Tryout Registration Opens: March 25, 2025
📅 Exception Request Deadline: April 14, 2025
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at:
📩 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: SCFHA Official Website
We look forward to an exciting 2025/26 Rep Season!