Affiliate Player Program

Objectives

1. To provide development opportunities to invited players who have demonstrated the ability or intention to play at the 19AA level;
2. Offer training opportunities to those talented players, primarily through skill development sessions and/or team practices;
3. To provide 19AA Teams with a pool of players who can support their team in games when needed

Selection/Invitation to affiliate:

1. Select players who participated in 19AA tryouts and released to the 19A programs;
2. Recommendations from Eastern Region 16AA Head Coaches may be considered.

Affiliate Player Experience:

1. EOAARA Team Head Coaches recognize that it is important that the AP experience be positive and enjoyable.
2. The Player experience may differ for each athlete as there are many factors that may affect participation, such as scheduling, position needs, etc.
3. AP’s may be invited to developmental programs, such as skating and skills sessions
4. AP’s may be invited to Team practices, as these are also helpful to introduce them to the team and coaches, for potential future game play.

Any questions regarding the Affiliate Player Program can be made to the Chair, EOAARA: chair@eoaara.ca