Mites & Girls 8U/6U
The first years of hockey need to be a positive experience. A fun and exciting start gives young players the opportunity to enjoy hockey for life!
If a beginner has fun, develops basic skills, and builds confidence, there is a better chance they will enjoy themselves. But if the early experience is unrewarding, they may never discover all this great game has to offer. Our programming is age appropriate, engaging, and FUN!
Our Mite and Girls 8U/6U training philosophy is simple: gamify as much as possible and teach the most important foundational skating skills (edge work, body control, mobility) and puck control every time we touch the ice. FUN competitions are introduced through informal games like shinny, freeze tag & obstacle courses. As players progress through our Mite and Girls 8U/6U programs they will participate in more formal cross-ice 3v3 and half-ice 4v4 competitions.
Hockey is for everyone! Parents do not need hockey knowledge or background for their child to play. Bring your child to hockey and we'll show them how to have some fun on the ice.
Details
COST
Upper Mite & Girls 8U: $450
Mini Mite and Girls 6U: $250
Termite: $99
Extra Costs
Crossbar transaction: $4-$12 (based on registration amount)
USA Hockey registration: $15-$61 (based on birth year)
Minnesota Hockey affiliate fee: $10
Ages
The Mite and Girls 8U/6U programs are open to all players aged 4-9 that live in St. Louis Park.
When
Mini Mite and Upper Mite seasons run from late-October through mid-March with practices 2-3 times per week for Mini Mites and 3 times per week for Upper Mites. Practices will be on Saturdays and Sundays with the additional practice during the week, typically on Wednesdays.
Termites runs from late-November through mid-March with practices 2x per week on Saturdays and Sundays.
Uniforms & Equipment
Hockey socks and jerseys will be provided to all registered players at the first practice. Hockey equipment will be provided by the player. There is a limited opportunity to rent gear from the association. Please see the Equipment Guide for more details.
What to expect
Termite: Pre-K
For our youngest boys and girls that are brand new to hockey. Players will receive 20+ hours of on-ice training over the course of the season.
Mini Mite | 6U: Primarily kindergarten & 1st graders
Athletes will receive 50+ hours of on-ice training over the course of the season. This includes practices, in-house 3v3, open pond hockey, and games with nearby associations. An in-house jamboree concludes the season in early March.
Upper Mite and Girls 8U: Primarily 2nd & 3rd graders
Athletes will receive 70+ hours of on-ice training over the course of the season. This includes practices, in-house 3v3 and 4v4 games, jamborees, open pond hockey, and games with nearby associations. Our oldest mites will have an opportunity to play up to 10 full ice 5v5 Squirt-style games starting January 15th. An in-house end of season tournament “Mite Oriole Cup” concludes the season in early March.
Upper Mite & Girls 8U Preseason Development Camp (optional):
Upper Mites and 8U Girls have the option to attend 10-12 hours of preseason clinics in September and October, before the Mite season begins. These clinics are optional and are used to work on specific skills to prepare skaters for the season. You will have the option to add Preseason Development Camps
Girls 8U and 6U Program, additional information:
Our 8U and 6U Girls' programs are a cooperative program with the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association. For more information on the Hopkins-Park Nordics program click the link below.
*Please note: Even though we play as Hopkins-Park, as a St. Louis Park resident you will register your player through SLPHA.
Development
St. Louis Park Hockey association follows USA Hockey and Minnesota Hockey player development models. Core to this is the American Development Model (ADM) and it's Long Term Athlete Development principals. Links below for additional information.
2024-25 Season
Mite, Girls 8U and Girls 6U registration is now open for the 2024 - 2025 season and fall clinics.
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