Welcome to the 2025–26 Kitchener Jr Rangers U12 BB evaluations.
My name is Alan Dyck, and I will be leading the U12 BB Blue Team this season.With the new tiered structure introduced by the KMHA, two BB teams will be formed:
Tier 1 - BB Red Team (HC Scott Atkins)
Tier 2 - BB Blue Team (HC Alan Dyck)
The Red Team roster will be finalized first. Please visit the
U12 BB Red Team page for initial player selection and release updates.
Players not selected for tier 1 will continue the evaluation process with the Blue Team. If a player declines an offer made by the Red Team coach, the KMHA player selection policy indicates that "the player will then receive two options:
Option 1: Try out in another centre.
Option 2: Play for House League."
Our focus is to build a competitive, skilled, and team-first group of players who demonstrate:
○ Strong skating and puck skills.
○ High hockey IQ and awareness.
○ Consistent effort.
○ Character, teamwork, and coachability.
Each session is an opportunity to show your ability, compete level, and positive competitive attitude. We are looking for players who are ready to contribute, improve, and represent KJR with pride and consistent effort.
TRYOUT PROCESS OVERVIEW
○ Players will receive a confidential ID number for evaluations (keep it private).
○ Tryout jerseys will be provided at the rink and must be returned after each skate.
○ Each player is guaranteed one (1) 50-minute evaluation session.
○ After each session, the ID numbers of players moving forward will be posted online.
○ Please check the U12 BB Tier 1 Red Team page until Coach Scott's team is selected.
○ All team offers will be sent by email — please monitor your inbox (and junk folder).
EVALUATION SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 3rd
Individual Skills Sessions (Groups 1 & 2)
Focus: skating, edge work, puck handling, shooting, goaltending skills
Player releases may follow these sessions.
Sunday, May 4th
Small Area Compete Sessions (Groups 1 & 2)
Focus: battle drills, hockey IQ, compete level
Monday, May 5th
Intrasquad Game
Focus: team play, decision-making, compete level under game conditions
Wednesday, May 7th
Practice / Skills Session (TBD)
Thursday, May 8th
Final BB Blue Tryout in Kitchener
(Note: BB Red Team will be playing an exhibition game in Stratford.)
Come ready to work, ready to learn, and ready to compete.
See you at the rink!
Alan Dyck
Head Coach - U12 BB Blue