Mite and 8U Program Information
Mite and 8U Program Overview
The Mite program continues to be the AHYHA’S largest and fastest growing program. Our association is very committed to our Mite program which serves to foster skill development, healthy competition, sportsmanship, and team play.
The Mite program mission is to establish a tradition of excellence; from an early age. The Mite program will offer four levels of play A through D with the 8U level offered to girls. While the focus will be on player skill development, there will be games played against other associations in our district, close to home.
After registration, follow Mite program updates on the AHYHA Mites Team page. Mite and 8U players will be evaluated using the Hockey Education Program (HEP). While the HEP program is not a tryout, results from it will be used to balance teams and/or place players at an appropriate level to maximize their skill development.
2023 - 2024 Mite and 8U Program Fees
| LEVEL | LEVEL FEE | TEAM FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Mite A | $275 | $275 |
| Mite B | $275 | $200 |
| Mite C | $275 | $100 |
| Mite D | $275 | NA |
| 8U/8U Futures Girls | $275 | $200 |
The volunteer deposit is waived if the family is new to hockey. This means that the player must be the first player in the household to play with ANY MN Hockey association.
The Mite/8U registration process will collect a one-time base program Registration Fee with the remaining Team Fees as reflected above to be invoiced upon team assignment. Cumulative fee schedules are based on estimated level play where:
- D Mites: participation in an in-house league (number of games is determined by quantity of D Mite teams & games are coach officiated); plus 2 jamborees.
- C Mites: participation in an in-house league (number of games is determined by quantity of C Mite teams & games are coach officiated); plus 2 jamborees
- B Mites: receive full ice games as dictated by Minnesota hockey and District 10 game limits; plus 2 jamborees. The full ice schedule will be supplemented with partial ice games.
- A Mites: receive full ice games as dictated by Minnesota hockey and District 10 game limits; plus 3 jamborees. The full ice schedule will be supplemented with partial ice games.
- 8U Girls: receive full ice games as dictated by Minnesota hockey and District 10 game limits; plus 2 jamborees. The full ice schedule will be supplemented with partial ice games.
- 8U Futures Girls: partial ice games (games are coach officiated); plus 2 jamborees.
Fees for the Mite and 8U Girls programs are final and will not be adjusted. Jamborees subject to availability.
Fees do not include any discretionary team or slush fund expenses agreed to by team parents including but not limited to: apparel, extra ice time, scrimmage referee fees, team parties and other similar expenses.
Players on non-traveling teams will be provided with jerseys to be approved by the AHYHA Board of Directors that shall
be worn when playing games.
QUESTIONS
Contact the association Mite Director:
AHYHA Mite Director
