Evaluation Process & Schedule

At Hawks Athletic Club, we take the evaluation process very seriously as it sets the foundation for a successful hockey year for the entire organization (that means you!).

Our Evaluation Process:

During the spring of 2024, we formed a committee dedicated to improving our evaluation methods. Our goal was to create a process that is fair, reliable, and consistent, ensuring that Hawks players are placed in appropriate tiers based on their proficiency.

After careful consideration, we have engaged Sports Evaluations to conduct our evaluations this upcoming season. Here’s why we chose them:

• Transparency: Committed to full transparency in all sports evaluations.
• Experience: Over 23 years of experience with millions of players evaluated.
• Integrity: No relation or prior knowledge of any player being evaluated.
• Passion: Dedicated to providing every child with a fair and equitable evaluation.
• Fairness: All evaluators are screened and have no affiliation with the players.
• Unbiased: Evaluators use a confidential platform, ensuring names are not associated with players during evaluations.

Player Evaluation Criteria

The following criteria will be used by Sports Evaluation to assess all players.

Goalie Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Scale 

Introduction:

The following evaluation scale will be used to assess player performance, ensuring a fair and comprehensive review of their abilities.

Evaluation Scale - Player Rating (1-9)

8-9: Elite Player / Exceedingly Above Average

• Description: An elite-level performance. The player executes their role effectively and consistently outperforms counterparts. This player had a dominant effect throughout the game and is fully capable of impacting play at this level.

6-7: Above Average - Exceeds Expectations

• Description: An above-average performance. Good decisions and plays clearly outnumber poor ones. Factors like inconsistent effort or lapses in discipline may prevent a higher rating. This player can compete effectively at this level, with depth being the only limiting factor.

4-5: Meets Expectations - Average

• Description: A balanced performance with both good and poor plays. Classified as average, this performance requires more observation. The player made some mistakes, but they were balanced by good decisions, making them a candidate for this level.

2-3: Below Average - Below Expectations

• Description: A below-average performance. The player struggles to make plays and often makes questionable decisions. Limited effort, hustle, and performance contribute to a rating below average. The player shows potential but has significant limitations at this level.

1: Learning the Game - Newer Player

• Description: A beginner's performance. The player is new to the game and not yet meeting the expected standards for their age category. Significant deficiencies are present, but the player is in the learning phase and developing in all aspects of the game.

Master Schedule 

Evaluations will take place at Castledowns Arena during the first three weeks of September. A preliminary schedule is provided below for your planning and reference. Please wait to hear from your Category Director about your player's official ice times. Below, you will also find the times and locations for the pathway skates, as well as the planned evaluation times. Groupings will be announced closer to the date 

U9 Schedule

U11 Schedule

U13 Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions