Please review the program descriptions below to determine what is the best level for your child but if you still have questions, please contact Curt Smith - Recruiting & Retention Director - recruitment@flhockey.org - 612.308.4367

This program is for boys and girls ages 4 – 7 that are new to hockey and have little to no skating ability.  This is typically the level that all new players start at (unless they've attended a Learn to Skate and are ready for the Mite level).  Practices are held on Sunday mornings and allow kids to try hockey in a fun, casual environment without a significant time or financial commitment.   A limited supply of starter equipment sets are available for purchase for $25 and can be reserved at time of registration.  If you have questions, please contact Curt Smith, Recruiting & Retention Director @ recruitment@flhockey.org

Registration for this program will open on September 1st

This level is for boys &  girls ages 4 to 7 who have basic skating skills (ie they can shuffle or glide on their skates and are able to stand up on their own).  Players are required to wear full hockey gear including mouth guard (loaner equipment available but supplies are limited).  Jerseys and socks are provided.  Mite skaters are divided into teams and will eventually participate in a limited number of half-ice games and ‘jamborees’.  Practices are more organized but with a focus on fun.  Schedules will vary from week to week but most practices occur on Saturdays and Sundays.  Participants can expect 30+ hours of ice time during the season which will result in significant improvement in skating ability and the potential to advance to the Mite 2 level the following season.

This level is best suited for boys & girls ages 5 to 7 who have skated for a few years and can easily glide on their skates around the rink.  Players are required to wear full hockey gear including a mouth guard.  Jerseys and socks are provided.  Teams are formed and players can expect more half-ice games and ‘jamborees’. Schedules will vary from week to week but the majority of practices occur on Saturdays and Sundays.  Participants can expect 45+ hours of ice time during the season which will result in significant improvement is skating ability.  Upon completion, most players are ready to advance to the Mite 3 level the following season.

This level is for BOYS ages 7 and 8 who are advanced skaters and typically have 3+ years of hockey experience (although this is not a requirement for level 3).  At this level you can expect significantly more practice time, skills work, and game play.  Some of this will include full-ice games.  All skaters will go thru an evaluation to determine the appropriate level for each skater.  Schedules will vary from week to week and will likely include mid-week games or practices in the evenings in addition to the weekend.  Upon completion, most 8 year old players are ready to advance to the Squirt level the following season.

This level is for GIRLS ages 6 to 8 who are advanced skaters and typically have 3+ years of hockey experience (although this is not a requirement).  At this level you can expect significantly more practice time, skills work, and game play.  Some of this will include full-ice games.  All skaters will go thru an evaluation to determine the appropriate level for each skater.  Schedules will vary from week to week and will likely include mid-week games or practices in the evenings in addition to the weekend.  Upon completion, most 8 year old players are ready to advance to the 10U level the following season.