Welcome to the 2025-2026 U11 Rams Rep B season!
Hello and welcome to the 2025/2026 U11 RAMS season!
My name is Shawn Cation, and I am incredibly honored
and excited to have been named the U11 RAMS competitive "B" Head
Coach.
I would like
to welcome you all to competitive hockey, and the tryout process, for the 2015
born players to experience a competitive hockey environment, within the
Stittsville RAMS association. This season will follow Hockey Canada's Pathways
program, with a focus on team/ skill development, in a fun and safe
environment. I encourage all 2015 born players with a desire to play
competitive hockey to attend the tryouts.
The
association has scheduled tryouts for early September and have ensured a fair
and unbiased process with independent evaluators, as all players registered
will have equal opportunity to make the team.
During the tryouts, players will be assessed on their skating, shooting,
and passing, along with essential qualities such as work ethic, attitude, focus,
hockey IQ and team play.
Our U11
coaching staff will be focused on creating a positive team culture with a team
first attitude. I believe that through
our team environment, individual dedication and ambition, our kids will not
only develop on the ice, but they will also build life skills along the
way. As head coach I am looking for skilled
players that have a tireless work ethic, competitive spirit, a team first
mentality and ones that are ready to maximize everyday we are together. The coaching staff will be determined after
the team is set.
Competitive
hockey demands a commitment from players and parents, with an expectation of committing
at least 3-5 days per week to the team. Attendance for team activities,
including games, practices, off-ice training, community events, and fundraising
opportunities will be mandatory.
Expected
Fees for this season will be approx. $1,400 (approx. $900 RAMS fee plus $500
team fee) in addition to the SMHA registration fee. Sponsorship and fundraising will be needed to
ensure a successful season.
Important Season Dates:
· League start: Oct 17th
· Stittsville RAMS Day: Sat, Nov 1st (All
Rams Rep B teams play this day)
· League Christmas break: Dec 22nd – Jan 4th
· League Regular Season End Date: Feb 8th
· Playoffs dates – Feb 12th – Mar 31st
· March Break - March 13th to March 22nd
(6:00 pm) – Black out period = no mandatory hockey
Tournament Schedule (2 local / 2 away):
1. Nov 7 - 9, 2025 – Peter Mancuso Challenge (Niagara
Falls ON)
2. Nov 28 – 30, 2025 – Rams Mid-Season Showdown (Bell
Sensplex)
3. Dec 29 - 31, 2025 – Bell Capital Cup (Bell
Sensplex)
4. Jan 9 - 11, 2026 – Liftlock Tournament (Peterborough
ON)
Our competitive executive does a great job keeping
everyone up to date with registration and tryout details; please check the
website and social media posts regularly for all the details.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate
to reach out.
I’m excited and looking forward to a great hockey
season ahead. See you at the rink!
Shawn Cation
U11 Rep B, Rams Head Coach
[email protected]