NYSAHA GIRLS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – ZONE, DISTRICT & NATIONAL CAMP ELIGIBILITY PROCESS & PROCEDURES
*IMPORTANT CHANGES FROM PAST YEARS! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!*
In order to better provide development opportunities for our female athletes, the NYS Girls/Women Program is implementing some significant changes in its current structure. Over the course of the last few years’, participation levels at all female development events have been on the decline. In addition, the skill level of players at the advanced level, as measured by national standards, has remained stagnant or has declined slightly.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Girls Player Development process will be changed to a model similar to what currently exists for the boys. In order to be selected for a USAH National Player Development camp, age eligible players must progress through a regional, and then district wide tryout. This is different than in the past, as players only needed to attend an Evaluation Weekend to be considered for the national level camp.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CAMP STRUCTURE
MARCH 22-24, 2013: SECTION (REGIONAL) DEVELOPMENT CAMPS($50 FEE) –
1 PER ZONE
o Open to all females 12 to 17 years old. Players that are 12 and 13 year olds (01-00 birth years) would participate in the camp with the goal of being selected for a NYS High Performance Camp in June. Players aged 14 through 17 year olds (99-96 birth years) would participate with the goal to be selected to the DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CAMP or the NYS High Performance Camp.
o Camps would be 2 days with a minimum of 3 ice sessions per player, including 2 ADM skill sessions and 1 game.
o Camps would include at least one off-ice development aspect such as nutrition, or strength and conditioning.
o Specific Goaltending Sessions would be included as a part of the camp format.
o Camp curriculums would be consistent in all 4 zones.
o Camp staff selections are done by the G/W Zone Coordinator, and all notifications for advancement are done by the NYS G/W Coordinator.
SECTION (REGIONAL) CAMP LOCATIONS FOR MARCH 22-24, 2013
CENTRAL – CICERO TWIN RINKS EVENT COORDINATOR: MARTHA BUEHLER
EAST – WESTCHESTER SKATING ACADEMY EVENT COORDINATOR: MARK DESIMONE
NORTH – GLENS FALLS RECREATION CENTER EVENT COORDINATOR: ANDREA KILBOURNE-HILL
WEST – AMHERST NORTHTOWN CENTER EVENT COORDINATOR: JOHN CLEARY
TO REGISTER AND PAY FOR A CAMP FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE LINK BELOW. REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN BEGINNING JANUARY 21ST.
CENTRAL http://www.usahockey.com/LocalReg/Register.aspx?regId=635
EAST http://www.usahockey.com/LocalReg/Register.aspx?regId=636
NORTH http://www.usahockey.com/LocalReg/Register.aspx?regId=637
WEST http://www.usahockey.com/LocalReg/Register.aspx?regId=638
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR ALL SECTION (REGIONAL) DEVELOPMENT CAMPS WILL BE MARCH 3, 2013.
APRIL 19-21, 2013: DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CAMP ($70) –
CICERO TWIN RINKS
o Players are selected to this camp based on rankings from the SECTION DEVELOPMENT CAMPS. Players MUST attend the SECTION DEVELOPMENT CAMP to be eligible.
o Allotments from each SECTION DEVELOPMENT CAMP will be determined based on registration. Some at-large selections will be at the discretion of the NYS G/W Player Development Committee.
o Camp will be 3 days long with a minimum of 4 ice sessions to include 2 ADM skill sessions and 2 games.
o Based on player rankings, selections will be made for both the USAH National Camps and the NYS High Performance Camp.
o Camp staff selections are done by the NYS G/W Coordinator, and NYS Camp Coordinator.
Notification for advancement WILL BE DONE VIA E-MAIL ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31, 2013. Once players are notified of their selection to the District Camp they will have until APRIL 7, 2013 to verify, confirm, and pay for their spot at the tryout camp. Failure to register by April 7th could result in the player being replaced at the camp.
NYS HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP ($300)
o Players will be invited to this camp based on their previous participation in the SECTION DEVELOPMENT CAMP and/or the DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CAMP.
o Camp format will follow the USAH National Camp model and will be staffed at the discretion of the NYS G/W Coordinator, and NYS Camp Coordinator.
*** THE LOCATION AND EXACT DATE OF THE NYS HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP IS YET TO BE DETERMINED. ICE AND HOUSING RESTRAINTS DURING THE JUNE DATES HAVE FORCED US TO CONSIDER OTHER LOCATIONS AND DATES. DETAILS FOR THIS CAMP WILL BE FINALIZED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINES FOR SECTION DEVELOPMENT CAMPS.
USA HOCKEY NATIONAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CAMP DATES/LOCATIONS
Girls’ Select 17 (1996) & Girls’ Select 16 (1997)Player Development Camp
St. Cloud, Minn. – July 10-16, 2013
Girls’ Select 15 (1998) & Girls’ Select 14 (1999) Player Development Camp
St. Cloud, Minn. – July 19-25, 2013
