Slingshot Info and Tryout Schedule

BCHL is currently preparing for the launch another season for our "Slingshots" teams which have been running since 2006-2007.  Our “Slingshots” teams are created as an option for players in our Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, Midget age divisions who are interested in advancing their hockey development at a higher competitive level. This program is optional for current league members.

On behalf of the Coaches we would like to invite all eligible BCHL players to this year’s tryouts. The BCHL “Slingshots” is a DEVELOPMENT program which means you still play on your designated house league team and participation would be in addition to the BCHL house league program. This is an opportunity to practice one extra time a week and participate in scheduled exhibition games - as Covid rules permit.  We have worked closely with the BCHL house league to minimize conflicts, but ultimately there may be some, and you will need to make every reasonable effort to support your house league team throughout the year (for both games and practices).

Each team will carry up to 15 skaters and 1 goalie - with the potential of having 2 teams in some divisions.  We will be carrying Alternate Players in each division this season.  We are proposing 2 practices followed by a game against the other team(s) in your age group with some potential exhibition games if regulations allow.  Drills will be selected as age/skill level appropriate and is geared at advancing the skill level.  We have also carefully selected devotionals that will help to build character both on and off the ice.

All COVID rules for dressing and screening of players prior to every ice time will be in place, use of a mask up to the point of players  putting your helmet on…all apply the same as the house league.  Vaccination is not required for those directly involved with on ice facilitation do not require vaccination.  All spectators 12+ will require proof of vaccination upon entry to the facility.

Eligibility is as follows:

• Novice players must be born in the years 2013 or 2014 (or younger)
• Atom players must be born in the years 2011 or 2012
• Peewee players must be born in the years 2009 or 2010
• Bantam players must be born in the years 2007 or 2008
• Midget players must be born in the years 2004 (limited number), 2005 or 2006.
• No overage players are permitted in any division. Underage players will be considered based on skill level.
• Number of teams per division is dependent on the number of players who participate in tryouts, skill level and availability of coaches

Costs and Registration:

The 1st Tryout is Complimentary.  $20 for the following 2 tryouts with the final being by invite only. Registration for the tryouts will be online and based on a first come first serve basis, please register through your Family Account so we can keep track of numbers.  

Season Schedule :

Novice will typically practice on Wednesdays.

Atom will typically practice on Thursdays.

Peewee, Bantam & Midget will practice on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

Approximate season costs as follows:

• $ 350 + tournaments if permitted (approx 15+ ice times for practices/exhibition games - tournaments if permitted will be additional)

          SLINGSHOT TRYOUT SCHEDULE FOR 2021-2022

                                          Age Divisions:  Novice, Atom, PeeWee, Bantam & Midget Slingshots