Boji Mini-Mites & Mites
The 8U House Program (House Mites) is the next step after completion of Learn-to-Play sessions and discussion with your player's coach. A player needs to have their own equipment. It is targeted at further developing the skills of the beginner to the intermediate player to both enjoy the game and eventually progress to the more competitive levels. Practices consist of hockey drills interspersed with fun games utilizing the skills they are taught in accordance with the USA Hockey ADM (American Development Model). Some intrasquad games are organized by the coaching staff during the season to introduce players to the cross-ice play that is recommended for this age group.
The 8U Travel Program (Travel Mites) is designed for those players ready for the more competitive nature of playing games against other programs at both Iceland and their home rinks. Players compete in 1-day jamborees or weekend tournaments throughout the season. Depending on the number of players, there are three levels of competitiveness. Black, Blue, and White.
Ages
This level is for birth years 2015, 2016, and 2017 (2023-2024 season) after the player has learned basic skating and stick skills and has completed one of the following prerequisites:
1) Learn To Play or
2) Learn To Skate
(Exceptions will be made for 2018, 2019 birth years based upon skating ability and maturity level.)
When
First ice session runs after Labor Day to mid-December
Second ice session runs early January to mid-March
Where
House Mites Practices are held at Lakes Ice Arena.
Travel Mites Practices & games are held at Lakes Ice Arena and other rinks.
Practices
2 practices per week (days and times are TBD and can be on the weekdays or weekends). Some weekend practices will be canceled due to holidays and tournaments held at Iceland throughout the season.
Games
Travel Mites games are scheduled on weekends after the season begins once teams are formed. The coaching staff determines the level of play for each team and communicates with parents on interest in tournaments/jamborees.
Jerseys
House Mites- jerseys are loaned and must be returned at the end of the season. No socks are provided.
Travel Mites purchase jerseys that are theirs to keep. Jerseys include Home/Away and 2 pairs of socks for approximately $120.00.
Cost By Level
| Level | Birthdate | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Mini-Mite or Mite Families | 2016 and younger | Free | ||
| Mini-Mite (6U) | 2018 and younger | $200 | ||
| Mite (8U) | 2016-2017 | $250 | ||
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