2023-2024 CDS TRYOUTS
The North York Knights will be holding CDS Tryouts at the Cummer, Pleasantview and Don Mills arenas from September 23rd to September 30th. Any player who is registered with the North York Knights and wishes to play CDS should attend the scheduled evaluations. Players not registered for the 2023/2024 season with the North York Knights will not be permitted to try out for any CDS teams. For any player wishing to join the Knights, please use the following link to register: Knights LTP Registration
During the hockey season, CDS teams generally play once per week and will practice one day per week (on Sunday morning). Games are played against other local CDS teams including Forest Hill, North Toronto, Leaside and Scarborough.
There is an additional fee to play in CDS to cover ice time and equipment; details will be provided to parents and players once the CDS evaluations have concluded. For more information about our CDS program, please visit our website at:
Competitive Development Stream (CDS) – Select Hockey League (knightshockey.org)
If you are interested in becoming a coach or an assistant coach for any of the CDS teams, please send a note to the Registrar at NYKHA Registrar.
The tryout locations and times for the age-based CDS teams are posted in the following table.
|
DIVISION/ BIRTHYEAR |
DATE | ARENA | TIME |
|
U6 –U7 (born 2017 & 2018) |
SATURDAY SEPT 23 | CUMMER ARENA |
1:00 – 2:00 PM |
|
U6 –U7 (born 2017 & 2018)
|
SATURDAY SEPT 30 | PLEASANTVIEW ARENA |
9:00 – 10:00 AM |
|
U8 (born 2016)
|
SATURDAY SEPT 23 | CUMMER ARENA |
2:00 – 3:00 PM |
|
U8 (born 2016)
|
TUESDAY SEPT 26 | DON MILLS ARENA |
6:00 – 7:00 PM |
|
U8 (born 2016)
|
SATURDAY SEPT 30 | PLEASANTVIEW ARENA |
11:00 – 12:00 PM |
|
U9 (born 2015)
|
SATURDAY SEPT 23 | CUMMER ARENA |
3:00 – 4:00 PM |
|
U9 (born 2015)
|
TUESDAY SEPT 26 | DON MILLS ARENA |
7:00 – 8:00 PM |
|
U9 (born 2015)
|
SATURDAY SEPT 30 | PLEASANTVIEW ARENA |
12:00 – 1:00 PM |
Comparison between the Knights Select and the GTHL (A level) programs
What are some important differences between the Knights Select and the GTHL (A level) programs? The following table compares important consideration of the two programs.
| Select – Knights | GTHL – A Level | |
| Division and Age of Entry | Tykes (age 6) | Minor Atom (age 9) |
| Costs | Varies per team and activities. Range: $1,500 – $2,500 per player (excluding House League fees and tournament costs) | Varies per team and activities. Range: $3,500-$5,000 per player excluding tournament costs |
| Body Checking | No – At all ages and in all divisions | Yes – Starting at Minor Peewee (age 11) |
| Length of Season | Early October to March | Early September to March or April (playoff exits can be as early as February) |
| Tryouts for New Season | Late April (after the GTHL has completed their tryouts) | April (after the end of the season) |
| Number of Games | 1 per week; 18 in a full season | 2 per week; 36 in a full season |
| Practices per Week | 1 per week (but can be 2 if a team adds a skill session) | 2 (minimum) to 3 per week (depending on skill sessions) |
| Weekly Skill Sessions | Not usually; does occur with certain teams in some younger age groups | Yes for many teams and will be in addition to regular practices |
| Number of Tournaments | Usually 1 per year but can be as many as 3 depending on team | Usually 3-4: Early Bird, Out-of-Town, Xmas, End-of-Year |
| Arenas | North York arenas | All arenas east of Dufferin Street for the East Division |
| Advance Notice for Games | NYHL Website: 3 weeks | GTHL Website: 5 weeks |
| Guarantee of Playing on Same Team Each Year | No, but the probability is high that the majority of players will return and be signed by the team. | No, and there can be several roster changes each year due to the greater movement of players between clubs in the GTHL. |