Third Party Evaluation Services

"Professional. Independent. Transparent."

Our third-party evaluation service provides community hockey associations with a trusted, objective process that enhances player development, builds confidence among families, and supports coaches in making informed, evidence-based team selections.

Overview

Our independent evaluation team delivers professional, unbiased player assessments for house, recreational, rep, and elite hockey programs. Using standardized evaluation criteria and experienced evaluators, we help associations select teams fairly while providing valuable feedback to players and families.

Services Offered

Pre-Tryout Planning

  • Tryout design and scheduling

  • Evaluation criteria development

  • Evaluation forms and scorecards

  • Player grouping recommendations

  • Evaluator recruitment and training

  • Coach orientation

  • Parent communication templates

Independent On-Ice Evaluations

  • Skating

  • Puck control

  • Passing

  • Shooting

  • Hockey IQ

  • Compete level

  • Defensive play

  • Positioning

  • Team play

  • Goaltender-specific evaluations

Standardized Scoring

  • Digital scoring system

  • Multiple evaluator averaging

  • Blind player identification (where practical)

  • Weighted evaluation categories

  • Consistent scoring standards

  • Automatic ranking reports

Technology Solutions

  • Tablet-based evaluations

  • Real-time score collection

  • Live reporting dashboard

  • Automated player rankings

  • Secure cloud storage

  • Historical player tracking

Final Team Selection Support

  • Selection meeting facilitation

  • Independent recommendations

  • Coach consultation

  • Team balancing

  • Affiliate player recommendations

Player Development Reports

Every athlete can receive:

  • Overall evaluation score

  • Strengths

  • Areas for improvement

  • Skill-specific ratings

  • Development recommendations

  • Off-season training suggestions

    Optional Add-On Services

    • High Performance testing

    • Spring identification camps

    • Development skates

    • Mid-season player evaluations

    • Coach evaluations

    • Team performance analytics

    • Tournament player assessments

    • High-performance combines

Benefits for Associations

  • Eliminates perceived bias

  • Greater transparency

  • More consistent evaluations

  • Reduced volunteer workload

  • Improved parent confidence

  • Professional documentation

  • Defensible team selection decisions

  • Reduced complaints and appeals

Benefits for Coaches

  • Objective player rankings

  • Better team selection data

  • Less political pressure

  • More time to focus on coaching

  • Independent recommendations

Benefits for Players

  • Fair opportunity

  • Consistent evaluation standards

  • Constructive feedback

  • Clear development pathway

  • Increased confidence in the process

Our Pricing Models

  • Per player evaluation fee

  • Per ice session fee

  • Team package pricing

  • Association-wide seasonal contracts

  • Multi-year partnership agreements

If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.