U10 Tryout/Season Information
Players born in 2017.
Unless otherwise noted, registration for this year’s Blues tryouts will open on July 1st and be closing on August 22nd for U10 to U16 and September 12th for U18. If you are planning on trying out, you must register before the deadline.
Registration will not be complete until they have registered with their home association.
Tryout fees for 2026-2027 season are:
- Regular $300 (starting July 1st)
- Late $375 (starting August 1st)
- Late fee doesn't apply for anyone new moving into the area; regular fee will be applied.
- Refunds: There is a $50 admin fee for refunds (except for players that make Rangers, medical reason, or Blues approved circumstance).
- No refunds after August 1st (except for players that make Rangers, medical reason, or Blues approved circumstance).
If selected to play on a Blues team, players will have a competitive top up fee of up to $500, payable by October 15th. This amount is separate from the registration fee paid to your home association and team fee paid to the team.
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Tryout Overview
- Players receive optional 'rust off' sessions early September as per Hockey Canada's U10 pathway prior to evaluations
- No contact with coaches or evaluators during tryouts
- Selection decisions are made collaboratively to ensure fairness
The team and/or level at which a player played (or did not play) in previous seasons has no bearing on their evaluation, nor the selection process. Players are evaluated as they are at the evaluation sessions for the season they are trying out for.
* Additional tryout information to come
Timeline
Tryouts: currently projected to start the first week of September and run for about two weeks
Regular season: October 16 - February 7
Playoffs: February 12 - March 11 (Finals completed by March 31)
No league games (blackout dates) on October 31, December 21 - January 3, March 12 - 6pm, March 21
* The team may decide to book tournaments and/or practices within blackout dates.
* Quarter finals may start at 6pm March 21
Locations
Practices and home games are generally held at Bob MacQuarrie, Lois Kemp, Potvin and Armstrong.
Away games may be played across the Ottawa region, from Casselman to Perth Kinburn.
Ensure to plan travel time according to time of day, road conditions, and external events along the route (ie. Sens game).
Time Commitment
Attendance is a requirement of the program. Unless there is an extenuating circumstance, players are expected to be available for all practices, games, training, tournaments (including out-of-town tournaments) and social functions.
In addition to the time commitment required for practices and league games, tournaments may require absence from school (and work).
Players must be punctual if they are to learn and compete with their team. This includes arriving to the rink/activity at the time that is communicated, being dressed on time, and physically and mentally prepared.
Parents (guardians) and players are strongly encouraged to review the Blues Attendance, Commitment and Multiple-Sport Policy.
Games
U10 Teams will play 42-57 1-hr. games over the course of the season (typically 1-3/week, not including tournaments.
Up to 3 Exhibation Games
20 Regular Season Games
6 Round-Robin Playoff Games (Potential Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Finals)
3-5 Tournaments (typically 2-3 away)
Arrival time at the coach's discretion; typically 45 min. - 1 hr. in advance of game time.
Practices
Teams typically practice/train 2-3 times per week, typically 1hr sessions.
Weekdays 4pm-9pm, Weekends/Holidays 7am-9pm
Arrival time at the coach's discretion; typically 30 min. in advance of practice time.
Uniform/Apparel
Blues jerseys, socks (home/away) and pant shells are required and may be purchased at Lacroix Sports.
Approximate costs:
- Home/away jerseys: $280
- Home/away socks: $60
- Pant shells: $65
Team apparel will also be required, at the coach's discretion (and agreed upon amongst the team), in accordance to the Blues Uniform and Dress Code Policy.
Various platforms exist to buy/sell Blues uniform/apparel items; however, items are subject to quality and number selection approval.
All players are expected to have a complete and presentable Blues uniform for the upcoming season. Families are responsible for purchasing any uniform items their player may need. Prior to registering for tryouts, ensure to consult the Blues Uniform and Dress Code Policy to understand the costs associated to uniform/apparel.
Other Financial Commitment
BMHA/EMHA House League Registration Fee: as per your home association
Blues Player Top-up Fee: $375 (TBC)
Team Fee: $1000-$1400 (tournaments, additional ice, development, other team expenses; budget is voted and agreed upon)
Other various travel/tournament expenses
Tryouts Blues U10
This registration is strictly for Blackburn Stingers and Eastend Storm players.