OVA 2019/20 Tryout Policy

Milton Edge tryout schedule will be posted mid-August. Please check back for more information.

“EARLY” RE-SIGNING PERIOD
June 1 – June 22, 2019
[Returning athletes in the 15U-18U age divisions ONLY]

  • Clubs are permitted to send re-signing offers to returning athletes who will be participating in the 15U-18U age division for the upcoming season.
  • Offers may only be presented using the OVA Re-signing Form.
  • The fields on the re-signing form are recommended and can be presented with the information available at the time.  However, if there are any significant changes in the terms, or there is a failure to meet terms in the agreement/offer it may be voided.
  • Offers can be sent and returned at any time. However, offers must be honoured for 36 hours from the time indicated on the offer form.
  • Clubs will be responsible for providing a list of re-signed athletes to the OVA for posting on the website by June 25th.
  • Clubs are permitted to collect non-refundable deposits for club fees from re-signed athletes once they have accepted a re-signing offer.
  • Online registration will be made available beginning September 1 for re-signed athletes.
  • Athletes are permitted to begin team activities once they have been resigned.

RE-SIGNING PERIOD
August 19 – September 2, 2019
[Returning athletes in the 15U-18U age divisions ONLY]

  • Clubs are permitted to send re-signing offers to returning athletes who will be participating in the 15U-18U age division for the upcoming season.
  • Offers may only be presented using the OVA Re-signing Form.
  • The fields on the re-signing form are recommended and can be presented with the information available at the time.  However, if there -are any significant changes in the terms, or there is a failure to meet terms in the agreement/offer it may be voided.
  • Offers can be sent and returned at any time. However, offers must be honoured for 36 hours from the time indicated on the offer form.
  • Clubs will be responsible of providing a list of signed athletes for the OVA to post on the website.  Deadline of Sept 6.

OPEN HOUSE
September 7 – September 12, 2019

  • Open to all athletes from any club.
  • Instructional and development clinics/camps are NOT permitted.
  • No physical testing, athlete evaluation or selection is permitted.
  • Clubs are not permitted to send any offers to athletes.
  • No offers or commitments (verbal or non-verbal) from clubs or athletes are permitted.
  • Information and fundraising sessions only.
  • Coaches are encouraged to seek out certification opportunities during this time.

TRYOUT PERIOD
September 13, 2019  – February 2, 2020

  • On court activities, physical testing, and athlete evaluation may take place.
  • Clubs may charge tryout fees.
  • Offers can be sent and returned at any time. However, offer must be honoured for 36 hours from the time indicated on the offer form.
  • Offers can be made until all rosters are full.
  • The last day to add new athletes to rosters to Feb 1, 2020.

NOTES

  • Re-signed athletes are permitted to begin training with their club once the athlete signs back an offer form.
  • Athletes who will be participating in the 12U-14U age divisions for the upcoming season are NOT permitted to be re-signed. They can only commit to a team during the Tryout Period.
  • Clubs will not require a full roster in NRS to REGISTER for the Provincial Cups, however, Clubs must have all players on their roster prior to COMPETING. Provincial Cup events have 4-week deadlines for registration.
  • A soft uniform policy will be effect for the first tournament for each age class.  Club contacts/coaches will be required to notify the OVA if a team’s uniforms maybe incomplete prior to participation in their first event of the season.
  • All club information on the re-signing form is required. If there are any significant changes in the terms the agreement/offer may be voided.