Peewee
The Mini-Mite program is designed for families who want to give organized hockey a try. Therefore, it is a pretty low-key and low-cost. We focus on fun while learning how to skate and play hockey. Players are ages 4 to 6. The schedule, such as it is, is meant to be low impact and flexible.
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Peewee Hockey
General Info
This team is for players age 10 through 12.
Practices
Peewee players typically practice 3-4 times per week. The practice schedule will be a mix of indoor and outdoor ice. Prior to December, most practices are indoors at Oscar Johnson and follow a fairly set schedule. Practices are typically held no earlier than 5 p.m. and no later than 8pm on weekdays.
Games
Teams in the program play full-ice games. Each level is scheduled for district games in District 1 (home district) and District 8 (guest district). In addition to district games, coaches and managers will schedule scrimmages and the team will play in about two tournaments during the season.
Costs
Between $900-$1,000
Getting Oriented to Hockey
All players on the ice are expected to have all the necessary hockey equipment pictured here. This can be done inexpensively. First, check with Langford Park Rec center. They have a lot of donated equipment available for use. If you would like to purchase equipment, start with used. Go to Play it again Sports.
Starting August 1 2024, players competing in youth, girls, high school or junior hockey within USA Hockey are required to wear neck laceration protectors (NLPs) for all games and practices.
Mouth guards and jock/Jill straps are are optional for Mini-mites.