• Boys and girls ages 3–7 
• For kids who are new to hockey with little to no skating experience
• Sunday morning practices are 45 minutes and provide a fun, low-commitment environment.
• The program runs for 14 sessions between October 13th, 2024 and February 23, 2025
• Limited starter equipment sets are available at registration.
• Equipment sets do NOT include skates 
• Do NOT purchase a hockey stick. Sticks will be provided when skaters have acquired basic skating competence.
• Players must wear full hockey gear, neck laceration protection, and mouth guard.
• Jerseys and socks are provided. 

If you have questions or are unsure of which level to sign up for please email Matt Folsom, Recruiting & Retention Director, at recruitment@flhockey.org

• Boys and girls entering Kindergarten 
• Players should have basic skating skills and have completed Jr Rangers (or similar program) 
• Players must wear full hockey gear, including mouth guard 
• Jerseys and socks are provided
• Practices will be on weekends Saturday & Sunday primarily mornings
• Mini-mite skaters will be divided into teams and will participate in some half-ice scrimmages
• Mini-mite teams will participate in our end of year home jamboree - Spring Jam

• Boys and girls entering 1st grade 
• 1-2 years of skating or hockey experience and basic skating skills. 
• Players must wear full hockey gear, including a mouth guard 
• Jerseys and socks are provided. 
• Mite skaters are divided into teams and will participate in some half-ice games and jamborees. 
• Practices focus on fun but are more organized 
• Mainly held on weekends, varying weekly. 
• Expect 30+ hours of ice time during the season
• Expect significant skating improvement 
• Potential advancement to Mite 2 next season.

• Boys and girls entering 2nd grade 
• Typically 2-3 years of skating experience and good skating ability. 
• Full hockey gear, including a mouth guard, is required. 
• Jerseys and socks are provided. 
• Players will participate with their team in more half-ice games and jamborees. 
• Practices, primarily on weekends, vary weekly. 
• Expect 45+ hours of ice time during the season
• Significantly improving skating skills 
• Most players will advance to Mite 3 next season.

• Boys and girls entering 3rd grade
• For advanced skaters, typically with 3+ years of hockey experience (not required). 
• Expect significantly more practice time, skills work, and some full-ice games. 
• All skaters will be evaluated to determine appropriate level. 
• Schedules vary weekly and may include mid-week evening games or practices in addition to weekends. 
• Most 8-year-olds are ready to advance to the Squirt level the following season.

• Girls ages 6 to 8 
• Advanced skaters, typically with 3+ years of hockey experience (not required). 
• Expect significantly more practice time, skills work, and some full-ice games. 
• All skaters will be evaluated to determine appropriate level. 
• Schedules vary weekly and may include mid-week evening games or practices, in addition to weekends. 
• Most 8-year-olds are ready to advance to the 10U level the following season.