EVALUATIONS

Evaluations, Team Formation, and Coach Selection

WHS Evaluation Policy (updated for 2024)

Note to prospective coaches. You are expected to participate in evaluations for an age group lower than the one you are planning to coach. Watch for emails from an age group coordinator for more details. Please sign up for as many evaluation sessions as you can. This will ensure a fair evaluation process.

2024 SCHEDULE

UPDATED AS OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024.  (Changes to u9 sched)

Invites to evaluation sessions will be sent to each player via TeamSnap. As we can only evaluate invited players on any given session, please ensure you only attend the sessions for which you have received an invite.

All times listed below remain subject to change, but we will
do our best to keep them to a minimum, and keep you informed.  Thank you! - WHS Board

U17-U19
(2005-2008)

EVALUATIONS

Sat, Jan 27:
11:00-1:00pm @ Coyote Den

Sat, Jan 27:
400-700pm  @ Absolute

Sat, Feb 3
4:00-7:00pm @ Absolute

Sun, Feb 4:
6:45-8:45pm @ Webber

Sat, Feb 10:
4:00-7:00pm @ Absolute

PITCHING/CATCHING:
Fri, Feb 9

6:15-9:15pm @ Olympic Heights

Dates & Times are tentatively set, 
and subject to change
Additional dates may be required
Players will be scheduled as required, but
not necessarily for each date
Please reserve all dates as possible
Only attend session as directed by WHS

 

 

U15
(2009-2010)

EVALUATIONS

Sun, Jan 28
645-845pm @ Webber

Sun, Feb 4
1030-200pm @ Edge

Sun, Feb 11
645-845pm @ Webber

Sat, Feb 24
400-700pm @ Absolute

Sun, Feb 25
645-845pm @ Webber

(Additional sessions removed)

PITCHING/CATCHING:
Fri, Feb 9

6:15-9:15pm @ Olympic Heights

Dates & Times are tentatively set, 
and subject to change
Additional dates may be required
Players will be scheduled as required, but
not necessarily for each date
Please reserve all dates as possible
Only attend session as directed by WHS

U13
(2011-2012)

EVALUATIONS

Sun, Feb 11
300-900pm @ CFIS

Sun, Feb 25
600-900pm @ CFIS

Sat, Mar 2 *newly added*
600-830pm @ CFIS

Sun, Mar 3
645-845pm @ Webber

PITCHING/CATCHING:
Fri, Feb 23

6:15-9:15pm @ Olympic Heights

Dates & Times are tentatively set, 
and subject to change
Additional dates may be required
Players will be scheduled as required, but
not necessarily for each date
Please reserve all dates as possible
Only attend session as directed by WHS

U11
(2013-2014)

EVALUATIONS

Sat, Feb 24
600-830pm @ CFIS

Sun, Feb 25  *newly added*
300-600pm @ CFIS

Fri, Mar 1
615-900pm @ Olympic Heights

Mon, Mar 4
630-800pm @ St. Joan of Arc

Tue, Mar 5
630-800pm @ St. Joan of Arc

Sun, Mar 10
300-600pm @ CFIS

PITCHING/CATCHING:
Fri, Feb 23

6:15-9:15pm @ Olympic Heights

Dates & Times are tentatively set, 
and subject to change
Additional dates may be required
Players will be scheduled as required, but
not necessarily for each date
Please reserve all dates as possible
Only attend session as directed by WHS

U9
(2015-2016)

EVALUATIONS

Sun, Mar 3
300-900pm @ CFIS

Mon, Mar 4
615-845pm @ Olympic Heights

Fri, Mar 8
615-845pm @ Olympic Heights

PITCHING/CATCHING:
Will occur during regular Evaluations above

Dates & Times are tentatively set, 
and subject to change
Additional dates may be required
Players will be scheduled as required, but
not necessarily for each date
Please reserve all dates as possible
Only attend session as directed by WHS

U7

(2017-2018)

No evaluations required

What are Evaluations?

Evaluations are indoor sessions that allow WHS organizers understand where player's skills sit to effectively place them on a proper team.
There are NO cuts, ALL players make a team.

What Groups Participate in Evaluations?

  • U9 to U19 groups will participate in evaluations
  • All players, new and past, regardless of level will evaluate

When do Evaluations Occur?

Dates will range from late January (u17/u19) until mid-March (prior to Public School Spring Break)

Why Evaluations?

  • At these age groups players grow, develop, and change quite a bit from season to season. Annual pre-season evaluations ensure a fair and accurate assessment of a  player’s skill in relation to their peers at that given time.
  • Players of like skill will be placed together on the same team/division in order to enhance player enjoyment and skill development throughout the season.

How our teams are selected?

  • Players are grouped at 3 levels (Division 1, 2, and 3)
  • Skill level is the first criteria
  • Friend requests are considered where possible within like division levels

Are Friend Requests Considered?

Yes!  WHS will do our best to match up friend requests, but cannot guarantee friend placement.  If players evaluate at different division levels, they will be unable to play on the same team (u9+).  Exception: A player may decline a higher division placement to play on a lower level team (e.g. Decline Div. 1 to play on Div, 2).  Such requests cannot be guaranteed, and must be approved by WHS

Please note, from our experience, if you are placed on a team with new players, they will make new friends quickly, and don't let this be a barrier of participation.

When will I be notified?

Please be patient for notification of team placement.  WHS will select teams, starting with Level 1.  All teams and players may NOT be notified of their team placement at the same time.

Who are the Evaluators?

Our evaluators are typically experienced volunteer coaches within our organization.
Please see our Policy for details on how Evaluators will be selected.

Do you Consider Previous Performance?

Yes, all coaches are asked to fill out a player performance sheet at the end of each season including comments.  This information is used to supplement the spring evaluation process.