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As you are all very aware, new guidelines will take effect on October 5th regarding the Vax Pass and how it relates to sporting facilities. To make sure that all members of the Matrix Association are all on the same page I just wanted to highlight what I have confirmed with the facilities that we will be using over the next few weeks, which are APM and Rustico Rink.

Requirements are as follows:

• All players participating in a sporting event aged 18 and under are not required to show proof of double vaccination when entering the facility. Again this only applies to those participating.
• All spectators (including coaches, refs, timekeepers, and players that are not participating) aged 12 and over are required to show proof of double vaccination. For those over the age of 18, in addition to the proof of vaccination, they are also required to show a government-issued ID before entering the facility. Please note those aged 12-18 only have to show proof of double vaccination.
• At this time, proof of double vaccinations along with a government-issued ID will be required by the facility EACH TIME you enter the facility. This might change over time, but this is the requirement at this time. Until notified, please have the necessary documentation EACH TIME you enter the facility.
• The review of the proof of double vaccination at this time will be monitored by staff at the facilities, this will not be a requirement of the team. This is subject to change, but for now APM and Rustico will have staff in place to confirm the proof of double vaccination. If you are not able to meet the requirement of the staff person, then you will be asked to not enter the facility.
• This is a stressful position for facility staff, so please respect the rules and help them out and be ready for the necessary documentation. They are working through the process to determine what works best, so be prepared for a changed setup over time. Remember, they did not make the rules, they are just implementing them, so let's be kind!!!
• Contact Tracing will still be required for each ice time for each team, this list will need to include full first name, last name, and a telephone number for players and spectators. This needs to be handed into the facilities for record-keeping at the end of each ice time. This is the responsibility of each team.
• This is the process that will be required at all sporting facilities across the island, so take the time to get your proof of vaccinations and have them readily available when coming to the rink, along with a piece of government-issued ID for those over the age of 18. Facility staff and team volunteers are not responsible to confirm your ID, please ensure to have the proper documentation to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible.
• Parents please remind players that masks are MANDATORY at all rinks, we are still seeing many players walking into the rink without masks. This is for the safety of everyone and we want to be able to continue to play hockey this season.

Again please remember these health policies set out by CPHO, the MHAs and the facilities are following the rules set out. We are all volunteers doing the best we can to make the process as simple as possible, but there are always going to be bumps along the way. Please let us continue to work together and respect the rules and the volunteers so that we can continue to go to the rink and watch our kids play hockey.

U11 Matrix Remaining Tryout Dates

• Mon, Sep 27th at 6:20 - 7:50 PM scrimmage at APM
• Wed, Sep 29th at 5:50 - 7:20 PM scrimmage at APM

Final cuts will be made after the Sept 29th session and the coach will have discussions with players.

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U13 Matrix Remaining Tryout Dates

• Thurs, Sept 30th at 6:10 - 7:40 PM exhibition game at APM

Final cuts will be made after the Sept 30th session and the coach will have discussions with players.

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U15 Matrix Remaining Tryout Dates

• Tue, Sep 28th at 7:20 - 8:50 PM scrimmage at APM
• Thur, Sep 30th at 7:50 - 9:20 PM scrimmage at APM

Second cuts will happen after the Sept 30th session.

• Jamboree at APM - Saturday, Oct 2nd at 11:10 AM vs Western Warriors
• Jamboree at APM - Saturday, Oct 2nd at 7:20 PM vs Central Attack
• Jamboree at APM - Sunday, Oct 3rd at 9:00 AM vs Eastern Express

Final cuts will be made after the Jamboree and the coach will have discussions with players.

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U18 Matrix Remaining Tryout Dates

• Fri, Oct 1st at 7:30 - 9:30 PM exhibition game at APM
• Sun, Oct 3rd at 7:00 - 9:00 PM exhibition game at APM
• Mon, Oct 4th at 7:50 - 9:50 PM exhibition game at APM

Final cuts will be made after the Oct 4th session and the coach will have discussions with players.

Registration Form

The registration form for tryouts can be found at the following link: https://forms.gle/W7PZSF6XNnBrPq9C6

Payment

The first set of tryouts (3 sessions) is $60 per player and payment needs to be made prior to tryouts via etransfer to matrixfees@gmail.com with players name in comment section and use hockey as password.

Important Notes

• Those eligible to attend Matrix tryouts are from the following associations: Rustico, Southside, Kensington, Bedeque and North River.
• All players and goalies are to be registered with home associations prior to attending Matrix Tryouts.
• All players and goalies are expected to attend all assigned tryouts sessions, if not able to attend contact Matrix Representative assigned to your division.
• For the first set of tryouts, the listing of player groups will be shared on the website prior to tryout dates.
• All notices (change in schedule, player lists, etc) will be posted on the Matrix Website, see separate page for each team (U11 - U18).
• Tryouts for all divisions will be held at APM Centre in Cornwall.
• Matrix Jerseys will be provided to be used during the tryout process, they will be returned at the end of tryouts.
• There will be a parents meeting scheduled with coaches and Matrix board members, once the date is finalized it will be announced on FB and website.
• It is important for players and parents to read the Matrix Code of Conduct, we expect all to respect these during the tryout process. This information can be found on our About Us page.

Matrix Contacts

• U11 - Willie MacGuigian or Lynne Clow
• U13 - Willie MacGuigian or Lynne Clow
• U15 - Alex Surett or Lynne Clow
• U18 - Chad Morash or Lynne Clow

Schedules For Matrix Divisions

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U11 Matrix Tryout Dates

• Sun, Sep 12th at 1:40 - 3:50 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM
• Sun, Sep 19th at 3:40 - 5:50 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM
• Mon, Sep 20th at 6:20 - 7:50 U11 and U13 goalie evaluations at APM
• Wed, Sep 22th at 5:10 - 7:20 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM

First cuts will happen after these three ice times.

• Sat, Sep 25th at 12:10 - 1:40 scrimmage at APM
• Mon, Sep 27th at 6:20 - 7:50 scrimmage at APM
• Thur, Sep 30th at 6:10 - 7:40 scrimmage at APM

Second cuts will happen after these three ice times.

• Sun, Oct 3rd at 1:50 - 2:50 exhibition game at APM

Final cuts will be made after exhibition game, coach will have discussions with players.

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U13 Matrix Tryout Dates

• Sun, Sep 12th at 11:20 - 1:30 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM
• Tue, Sep 14th at 6:10 - 8:20 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM
• Sat, Sep 18th at 12:40 - 2:50 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM

First cuts will happen after these three ice times.

• Sun, Sep 19th at 12:50 - 2:20 exhibition game at APM
• Mon, Sep 20th at 6:20 - 7:50 U11 and U13 goalie evaluations at APM
• Sat, Sep 25th at 10:30 - 12:00 exhibition game at Evangeline
• Wed, Sep 29th at 5:50 - 7:20 exhibition game at APM

Final cuts will be made after exhibition game, coach will have discussions with players.

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U15 Matrix Tryout Dates

• Fri, Sep 17th at 7:30 - 9:40 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM
• Sun, Sep 19th at 10:30 - 12:40 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM
• Mon, Sep 20th at 8:00 - 9:30 U15 and U18 goalie evaluations at APM
• Wed, Sep 22th at 7:30 - 9:40 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM

First cuts will happen after these three ice times.

• Sun, Sep 26th at 12:40 - 2:10 scrimmage at APM
• Tue, Sep 28th at 7:20 - 8:50 scrimmage at APM
• Thur, Sep 30th at 7:50 - 9:20 scrimmage at APM

Second cuts will happen after these three ice times.

• Fri, Oct 1st at 4:00 - 8:10 jamboree with other U15 teams at APM
• Sat, Oct 2nd at 9:30 - 1:40 jamboree with other U15 teams at APM
• Sat, Oct 2nd at 5:10 - 9:20 jamboree with other U15 teams at APM
• Sun, Oct 3rd at 9:30 - 1:40 jamboree with other U15 teams at APM

Final cuts will be made after exhibition game, coach will have discussions with players.

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U18 Matrix Tryout Dates

• Sat, Sep 18th at 7:30 - 9:40 2 groups with 1 hour ice time each at APM
• Mon, Sep 20th at 8:00 - 9:30 U15 and U18 goalie evaluations at APM
• Fri, Sep 24th at 8:00- 9:30 scrimmage at APM
• Sun, Sep 26th at 7:00 - 8:30 scrimmage at APM

First cuts will happen after these three ice times.

• Fri, Oct 1st at 7:30 - 9:30 exhibition game at APM
• Sun, Oct 3rd at 7:00 - 9:00 exhibition game at APM
• Mon, Oct 4th at 7:50 - 9:50 exhibition game at APM

Final cuts will be made after exhibition game, coach will have discussions with players.