All tryout activities at Membertou. Arrive at least 20 mins before your session to allow time to get your numbered pinnie.
This schedule is subject to change if numbers warrant. Those signed up for the tryouts will be notified by email of any change.
Tryouts are for players seeking to play travel rep teams. No tryout is needed for local league teams. Players for these teams will be placed after assessments.
For U11 (b. 2011-12) Tryout 1 on Sunday Oct 3rd at 10:00 am **New: Tryout 2 (group 1) on Wednesday, Oct 6th at 7:00 PM Tryout 2 (group 2) on Friday Oct 8th at 5:00 pm Tryout 3 on Tuesday Oct 12th at 7:00 pm
For U13 (b. 2009-2010) Tryout 1 on Sunday Oct 3rd at 11:00 am Tryout 2 on Wednesday, Oct 6th at 5:00 PM Tryout 3 on Friday, Oct 8th at 6:00 PM
For U15 (b. 2007-2008) Tryout 1 on Sunday, Oct 3rd at 12:00 PM Tryout 2 on Wednesday, Oct 6th at 6:00 PM Tryout 3 on Tuesday Oct 12th at 8:00 pm
For U18 (b. 2004-2006) Tryout 1 on Sunday, Oct 3rd at 2:00 PM Tryout 2 on Friday, Oct 8th at 7:00 PM * + likely scrimmage vs U15 on Tuesday Oct 12th at 8:00 pm
Additional times may be added for levels that may be creating multiple teams.
This link will take you to the Hockey Canada registration page. If you run into a problem (like if you have been registered with a different association last year) send us an email and we can fix: info@capebretonblizzard.ca
Base registration for all players for regular season 2021-22 is $300 for U7 and $450 for all other levels.
Rep fee for 2021-22 is $200.
Player account balances from last season will be applied after registration. Any other player discounts will be applied after registration.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Thank you! Email: info@capebretonblizzard.ca
Sessions on Saturdays and Sundays for all ages and skill levels including beginners. Skills sessions for advanced players training for tryouts and returning players working on their skills on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Pick what fits your schedule, budget and intensity. All activites at Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre.
For those beginner players of any age who would like to practice before joining a team in October. Coaches will work with the player to focus on what they need to get started. Players must have full gear. (If you dont have full gear, we recommend Blizzard Hockey's Bauer First Shift program. Sign up at www.firstshift.ca or contact us about loaner gear.) Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Registering for the goalie clinic includes access to all other sessions with your age group. (i.e. Powerskating, Sunday games, weeknight sessions). New goalies welcome and gear provided for those interested in trying. Time: Saturday 11:00 am
Skating! Skating! Skating! U9 - U18 With high performance coach Meaghan MacQueen, AAA MVP Leah Byrne and XTREME EDGE's Greg O’Neill Groups will be arranged based on skill level to ensure pace of session matches player's abilities.
Skill matched games for all levels supervised by coaches. U9-U18 Groups will be arranged based on skill level to ensure game play matches player's abilities.
Intermediate skills development sessions run by CBU Capers Women's team players and U18 Major Cape Breton Lynx. Designed for returning players b. 2004-2010 working on their puckhandling, passing and shooting. Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
BE TRYOUT READY: Defensive play, Shooting skills, One-on-one battles, Puckhandling/passing Seven sessions between Sept 10 and October 1. MONDAYS - Sept 13, 20, 27 - 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm sessions FRIDAYS - Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1 - 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm sessions
Intermediate skills development sessions run by CBU Capers Women's team players and U18 Major Cape Breton Lynx. Designed for returning players b. 2011-2014 working on their puckhandling, passing and shooting. Time: 6:00 pm
BE TRYOUT READY: Defensive play, Shooting skills, One-on-one battles, Puckhandling/passing