Mites (8U)
The primary focus in the Mites (8U) Program is to introduce hockey fundamentals and skill development while continuing to have fun and develop a passion for the game. The Mites (8U) Program will set the foundation for the players' hockey development and prepare them to progress through older age divisions
Ages
1st graders, 2nd graders and some 3rd graders (2018 birth year)
Depending on the number of registrants, we will create multiple teams.
When
Season begins with the 1st practice on October 2nd, 2026 and runs until March 5th, 2027.
Practices
1st Grade: Fridays from 1:30-2:50pm
2nd and 3rd Grade: Fridays from 2:30 - 3:50pm
See the "Teams" page for exact dates/times.
Where
All Friday practices will be held at Sky Rink in Chelsea Piers. All Monday practices will be held at the Davis Center in Central Park. See "Ice Rinks" for more details
Games
All Mites are members of the Kips Bay League. League games will be held between mid-to-late November and end of February . There will be 12-14 games incl. playoffs for each team.
Older Mites also compete in the Private School Select League ("PSSL") on Friday nights - aka "Mite Nite". There will be up to 4-6 games.
Additional games may be added throughout the season by invitation from other hockey clubs in the tri-state area.
Where
All Kips Bay League games will be held either at the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club or the Davis Center in Central Park.
All PSSL games will be held at Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers.
See "Ice Rinks" in the Organization section for more details.
2026-27
8U Mites
1st graders, 2nd graders + 3rd Graders with 2018 birth years
$2,900
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