Good Morning - A little while back we had a call on the new proposed C division that will replace A and (B in U11). Since that meeting, we have been working internally and with Hockey Nova Scotia to respond to your feedback.

1) We have tabled a proposal to allow us and all organizations to offer 1 division that will run and operate like our A (and B IN U11) divisions last year as well as 1 local option for those who are new to hockey or who don't want the additional commitments of travel, multiple ice times, etc. I expect to learn more about this proposal on Saturday.

2) The need for some stability in our divisional structure - this was discussed with HNSFC and it was acknowledged that more stability is needed and we need to stop changing things around when not needed - this is very confusing for all organizations, parents and players.

3) More ice (not just 1 game and 1 practice) available - regardless of the decision above, we will make more ice available offering more practices times and more games (similar if not the same as last year in A - 1 or 2 practices/week and 1 or 2 games per week).

4) Tournaments - we have reached out to tournament organizers and they have adjusted their offerings in line with the new structures: if COVID permits - tournaments will be available to the C division!

5) Opponents "who will we play against"? - The matrix of teams is not yet finalized, but as of right now, I see teams being offered in a number of other organization (Metro East Ice in Dartmouth for local games, and Western Riptide (on the south shore), Valley Wild, Fundy Highland (Amherst/Truro/New Glasgow) for travel opportunities too. NOTE: Not all organizations will offer teams at every level except for us and Metro East Ice

I will pass along any more updates as soon as I get them and as always, let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks, Andrew

All Division Lists can be found under the Tryouts Menu option.

Thanks for your patience!

Good morning MWF families.  Thank you for your cooperation during another successful MWF Competitive Tryout period!

Our Tryout Committee has been busy reviewing all the information gathered during the tryout sessions.  We will be posting divisional placement of players (AAA, AA, A) after 5 pm today (October 13).  As we still have some goalie evaluations to complete, team lists will not be available until after 5 pm tomorrow (October 14).

Should there be any questions regarding the process, we would ask you to first review the Tryout Policy at https://metrowestforce.com/l/68/Metro-West-Force/pages/2045/Tryout-Process/.  If you are unable to find an answer to your specific question, please contact Mike Almond vp@metrowestforce.com.  If you have a complaint regarding the process, please use our Conflict Resolution Process https://metrowestforce.com/l/68/Metro-West-Force/pages/2095/Conflict-Resolution-Policy/ to formally submit your complaint for review and response.

The MWF Executive

Good Day,

Metro West Force would like to provide an update on the current COVID Regulations.

Now that we have all the information from the Province, HNS and our Facilities, we have come to a position where we can allow spectators in to the rinks.

For the purposes of tryouts, we would appreciate if we could limit it to one spectator per player. When in the facilities during tryouts, we would appreciate if spectators can keep distance from our evaluators. We don’t want to have issues with our evaluation process.

***MOST IMPORTANTLY*** When attending ANY facility. Have BOTH: 1. Proof of Vaccination and 2. Valid ID. Without this you will be refused entry without exception.

For our Safety Rep Volunteers (Again, huge thanks along with all of the volunteers), MOST facilities will have security in place who are conducting this for now. Some may not. If you find yourself in a position where Security is facilitating this, you can assist them to speed up the spectator intake. If by chance the facility does not have security, please verify proof of vaccination and ID.  No lists are required to be maintained.

Again, if there are any issues or questions, please contact Tim at riskmanagement@metrowestforce.com 

We have received some questions around the Vaccine Protocols. As stated on the website. On Oct 4^th, Players 13 and up will have to provide proof of 1 Vaccination to participate in Sports as per HNS. This will satisfy Tryouts.

However, Players 13 and up will have until November 9^th to provide proof of FULL (2 doses) Vaccination in order to continue to play. (Into the Hockey Season)

If proof of full vaccination cannot be provided by then. The participant will not be able to continue participating.

This direction is per the HNS Vaccination Policy.

If there are any questions about this, please contact Tim at riskmanagement@metrowestforce.com

Thank you to those who have volunteered over the last few days and coming days! MWF Executives really appreciate your ongoing support!  Just a reminder there are still spots available to volunteer, please sign up HERE

WHAT'S NEW – This year’s MWF tryout jerseys are white and blue reversible; the group lists on the MWF website are updated with the assigned jersey colors for the upcoming inter-squad games. 

REMINDER- All players are to keep their tryout jersey until assigned to their 2021-2022 Season Team, in which the Team Managers will provide future information.

IMPORTANT - Please make sure to be checking the Metro West Force website before arriving at the arena and/or throughout the tryout process for any updates or changes. 

If you have any questions regarding the Tryout process, please contact Mike Almond at vp@metrowestforce.com

If you have any questions regarding volunteering, please contact Kristin Pelrine at marketing@mertrowestforce.com

If you have any COVID related questions, please contact Tim Sheppard at riskmanagement@metrowestforce.com

Thank you,