Withrow at the Worlds – Withrow Knights
Team Selection Process and Criteria
The Withrow Knights team that will be going to the world championships in Pilsen, Czech
Republic, in September, 2012, will be made up of men involved in the Withrow Park Ball Hockey
League. To be eligible, players must be:
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Born in 1972 or earlier.
Able to meet financial commitments. The trip could cost up to $3,000/player, depending
on fundraising. This amount will cover tournament registration, travel, and
accommodations. The team will offer the services of a General Manager, Coach,
Therapist, Manager/Trainer, and team Doctor. Payment schedule is:
o $200 refundable deposit with this Registration Form by June 1, 2011. (Refunded
if you don’t make the team.)
o $500 deposit upon making the team – November 1, 2011.
o $1,000 deposit – January 15, 2012
o Final payment, up to $1,300 (possibly decreased by fundraising) – May 1, 2012.
Able to commit 7 – 10 days to travel to Europe in September, 2012
Able to commit time in the year prior to the Championship for mandatory team practices,
exhibitions, and events.
Willing to get into excellent physical condition prior to the tournament.
The team will be selected by the co-Heads of Hockey Operations of the Withrow at the Worlds
Project, David Valenta and Lenny Abramowicz, with the input the CBHA’s George Gortsos, and
the team’s coach, Chris Pellerin. Selection factors will include:
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Able to meet all the commitments listed above.
Positive attitude on and off the rink. Will be an excellent ambassador for Withrow and
Canadian ball hockey overseas.
Will be a supportive teammate and a good fit with the team.
Ball hockey skills.
Top level of conditioning.
Previous experience at competitive ball hockey tournaments.
Play and performance in the Withrow house league, and at team practices.
Contribution to the Withrow house league and Withrow Knights select team.
Willingness to work on the Withrow at the Worlds project.
Team needs for balance in positions and skills.
Everyone who registers (with $200 deposit) will be invited to take part in the initial team
practices, which will be run by Chris Pellerin and/or George Gortsos, in September and October,
2011. (There may be some practices in July, 2011). Team selection will occur at the beginning
of November, 2011. Team practices will recommence in spring, 2012.
If you have any questions about the above, contact Lenny Abramowicz [email protected] or
David Valenta [email protected]
Registration Form on Reverse
PLAYER ENTRY FORM
Event
2nd ISBHF Masters Ball Hockey World Cup
Team
Withrow Knights
Date
September 20 – 24, 2012
Place
Pilsen, Czech Republic
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO TRYOUT FOR THE WITHROW KNIGHTS MASTERS TEAM AND BE
CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION A PLAYER MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN THIS FORM AND
INCLUDE A DEPOSIT CHEQUE FOR $200 (MADE PAYABLE TO “WITHROW AT THE
WORLDS”). THIS DEPOSIT IS FULLY REFUNDABLE IF THE PLAYER IS NOT SELECTED
FOR THE TEAM.
Family Name
Given Name
Birth Date (M)
(D)
(Y)
Citizenship
Address
City
Postal Code
Home Phone
Cell
Email
Shoots
Position
I, the undersigned, understand and agree to the following player commitments:
 Making subsequent payments on time ($3,000 less fundraising proceeds, payable
in three instalments)
 Scheduling time off work (at least 7 days) to attend the tournament
 Dedicating effort to get in shape and stay in shape (a 15-month commitment)
 Assisting in fundraising projects
 Attending practices and exhibition games
 Maintaining a positive attitude on and off the rink
Player’s Signature
Date
Deadline for submittal of this entry form is June 1, 2011
For use by the Withrow at the Worlds Executive
Received by:
Date
Acceptance of this entry form by the WatW Executive does not constitute acceptance to the Withrow Knights team.