Mountain States Youth Hockey

Presents our Learn to Play Hockey Program

Mite Hockey Ages 5 – 8

November  14, 2009 through March 20, 2010

Mountain States Youth Hockey is excited to offer a very affordable Mite program for boys and girls, between the ages of 5 and 8, who desire to learn to play the game of hockey.    

The purpose of the MSYHA Mite program is to teach hockey skills to boys and girls in a fun environment. We emphasize the basic skills kids need as they mature as hockey players, with a heavy emphasis on skating. 

We offer 19 practice sessions and guarantee 8 mite game sessions. The season starts November  14 and run through March 20. All sessions will be held at the Mountain States Ice Rink in Greeley Colorado and Games Schedule will be announced.

Costs will be $250.00 for the entire season and all players will learn the basics of the game with a focus on fun.  The children's first contact with hockey will be a safe and positive experience. 

If you have questions and desires to become involved in the Mite program with MSYHA please contact Larry MacDonald at renegadespresident@comcast.net

Mite Practice Schedule
Saturday	Dec	26	9 AM - 11 AM
Saturday	Jan	2	9 AM – 11 AM
Saturday	Jan	9	9 AM - 11 AM
Saturday	Jan	16	9 AM - 10 AM
Saturday	Jan	23	9 AM - 10 AM
Saturday	Jan	30	Postponed to Later Date
Saturday	Feb	6	9 AM – 10:30 AM
Saturday	Feb	13	9 AM – 10:30 AM
Saturday	Feb	20	8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Saturday	Feb	27	9 AM – 10:30 AM
Saturday	Mar	6	9 AM – 10:45 AM
Saturday	Mar	13	9 AM – 10:45 AM
Saturday	Mar	20	9 AM – 10:45 AM
Saturday	Mar	27	9 AM – 10:45 AM

Program Focus is to develop basic hockey skills:
Skating - Puck Handling - Stopping – Turning
Passing – Shooting – Team Play

Downloads:

Mite Program Flier

Registration Form

USA Hockey Registration

We require that all players have their 2009-10 USA Hockey Registration completed prior to taking the ice on November 14, 2009. This registration can be completed online at www.usahockeyregistration.com. This is an easy procedure. Once completed, please email the confirmation to renegades6@comcast.net or bring a copy to the rink at your first ice session.

The Mite Hockey Program is designed for youngsters age 5-8 and prepares the player for entering the Squirt Program for the seasons ahead of them.  We will also organize a mite jamboree so the mite players can play other mites within the Greeley region, or Northern Colorado, again focusing on fun.

Mite / Learn to play hockey program  

Please review below the new schedule for the remainder of the season - we have expanded the ice time on some dates below.  

Please take a minute to explain to your player the following items. 

1. We will start to end practice five minutes prior to the actual stopping point, this is in order to get the pucks, cones and ice surface cleaned up in order to get off the ice and have it ready for the Zamboni to clean the surface.

2. We will be backing up against tournaments, league games and scrimmages the remainder of the season, and we need to be sure we get off the ice in a timely manner to allow the Zamboni ample time to resurface the ice.

3. We encourage you to stay and take in a game of one of our older teams, this way your player will see where they will be in the next year or two.

4. I have attached a flyer for the remainder of the season, as some of you have asked for information on players who want to play, but are not good enough, or just beginners to the game.  We will welcome all ages for rest the season, yet older kids will not be playing in Mite Jamborees, and this is spelled out in the flyer. 

5. Let us know if you have anyone interested in joining us Saturday Mornings. 

Thanks Coaches Learn To Play and Mite Program