An essential update by USA Hockey and District 6 for the 2023- 2024 Season.
8U-Mite 4 and 3 levels:
The following guidelines must be adhered to:
Scrimmages and Games for 6U and Under:
If you have any questions please contact our Mite Program at: mites@edinahockey.org
Email mites@edinahockey.org
When you register with the EHA, you will have three options for your MITE player:
TERMITES - for boys and girls who are born between 6/1/2017 - 5/31/2019 and are new to hockey*. Cost for Termites is $155.
*BASIC SKATING SKILLS ARE RECOMMENDED
6U MITES - for boys and girls who are born between 6/1/2016 - 5/31/2018. Cost for 6U Mites is $310 plus $200 EHA Player Fee.
6U skaters will play Mite 1
8U MITES - for boys and girls who are born between 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2016. Cost for 8U Mites is $620 plus $200 EHA Player Fee.
8U skaters will play Mite 2, 3, or 4
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During the preseason, if it's determined by the Mite Committee that your son or daughter would benefit from a level change, we will discuss that with you. If your player moves, fees will be adjusted accordingly.
If you have any questions, please contact mites@edinahockey.org
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**IN ALMOST ALL CASES YOUR PLAYER'S BIRTHDATE IS WHAT DETERMINES WHETHER THEY REGISTER FOR 6U or 8U**
While most players will play in one of the levels listed for their birthdate range, the mite committee will move a player when it's deemed appropriate.
https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/bulls-mite-2
Required Equipment
Recommended
Equipment that you will receive from EHA
Properly fitted, well sharpened skates and a stick that is the correct length for your player are important keys to their development.
Goalie gear will be provided, to teams, by the EHA starting in Mite 2. Teams will rotate goalie equipment through the players.