6U & 8U Mites
The 6U/8U Program 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 teams are 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. Red, White, and Blue.
Ages
The 6U level is for birth years 2019, 2020, and 2021 (2025-2026 season)
The 8U level is for birth years 2017 & 2018 (2025-2026 season) after the player has learned basic skating and stick skills and has completed one of the following prerequisites:
1) Learn To Play
2) Learn To Skate
3) Little Ice Cards
When
Registration Skates:
- August 12: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
- August 14: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Players are encouraged, but not required, to attend registration skates.
The season runs from August to March
Where
Practices & games are held at Iceland Sports Complex. Players participating in the travel teams will play games and tournaments in various locations
Practices
6U: First practice September 4
- Thursday 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
- Sunday: 8:15 am - 9:15 am
8U: First practice September 2
- Tuesday: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
- Sunday: 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Games
Mites games are scheduled on alternating weekends after the season begins. Travel teams will have games on alternating weekends and the coaching staff determines the level of play for each team and communicates with parents on interest in tournaments/jamborees.
Jerseys
Mites jerseys are loaned and must be returned at the end of the season. No socks are provided.
Program Cost
All programs require registration with USA Hockey and KAIHA. Those costs will be detailed on the registration link.
The cost is $625.00 and includes 2 practices per week, a minimum of 40 practice sessions for the season. 44-50 are typically scheduled.
Travel Mites have additional costs depending on the number of games scheduled, jamborees, or tournaments in which the team(s) participate.
2025-2026
Registration for the 25-26 season is open!