2025-2026 U16A program outline

Team Level: GTHL U16 A, Birth Year 2010

Coach Name: David DeNoble

Hockey Coaching Experience

  • 2019 – Present: Assistant Coach 2010 Birth Year GTHL “A” (Hawks, Knights, Ti-cats)
  • 2017 – Present: Assistant Coach 2008 Birth Year GTHL “A” (East Enders Ti-cats)
  • 2015 – 2019: Assistant Coach 2008 & 2010 Birth Year NYHL Select Tier 3/4/5

Rugby Coaching Experience

  • 2015 – Present: Head Coach 2011 / 2010 / 2009 Birth Years (Balmy Beach Rugby Club)

Training & Certifications

  • Hockey Development 1 Trained
  • Rugby Level 1 Certified

Coaching Philosophy:

Our team will be coached in a manner which promotes team play and in a system that is based on the contributions of all players working together.  

The players will be coached in a hard-working and fun environment where they are constantly improving. They will experience great camaraderie, develop friendships, and become better hockey players and teammates. 

Objectives for on-ice play will be communicated clearly and coached consistently.  The players will be provided with the knowledge and skills to execute successfully on the ice and they will develop increased confidence in their individual skills and a high level of trust in their teammates. 

Ice time for skaters will be equal except that there will be special teams units for power plays and penalty kills.  It is intended for the goalies to play on a rotational basis.

In addition the head coach and 2-3 assistant coaches, we will have a supplemental third-party skills/development coach and a third-party goalie coach.  

Vision, Values and Focus of the Team for the Season:

We will be a winning team in a positive environment in which players will develop the skills, hockey intelligence, and fundamental team play to compete well in our league.

The players will improve their individual skills and team play through a high level of compete, attention to detail, and consistency in all aspects of practices and games.   

The players will be part of a challenging and rewarding environment and experience the benefits of team sports including fitness, teamwork, building confidence, and fair play.  

Team Rules:

Players are expected to give their full efforts and be respectful of their teammates, opponents, and officials at all times. 

Game Time Arrival: 60 minutes prior to start.

Practice Time Arrival: 30 minutes prior to start.

Dressing Room Policy: To be outlined to all players and guardians prior to the start of the season.

Schedule and Commitment:

  • Practices
  • Number of Practices Per Week: 2
  • Days/Times/Location: To be finalized (arenas in North York)
  • Games
  • Number of Games Per Week: 2 (approximately), including one home game (Fenside Arena, likely Sunday nights).  Other rinks are located in the GTA.
  • Exhibition Games and Tournament
    • Tentatively 3 local tournaments (early bird, fall/winter, early 2026)
    • Tentatively 1 away tournament (approximately 2-3 hours away such as London or Buffalo)
    • Exhibition games TBD

Fun Team, Community, and Club Events:

  • Team bonding events, holiday party, etc. to be scheduled.

Cost Range:

  • Estimated cost range: TBD
  • Additional costs may include tournament fees and team apparel.

Refund Policy:

  • The refund policy will follow the club’s standardized refund structure, which will be outlined prior to registration.