Mite Cross-Ice
USA Hockey calls all players 8 years old and under "Mites". The MITE CROSS-ICE HOCKEY program is for players that typically have 1 or 2 years of skating experience. There will be 2 practices (1 on the weekend and 1 on a weeknight) and 1 weekend cross ice game starting in mid-October and running through the end of February. Players will be divided into teams that are as competitively even as possible. Some cross ice games will be played against other nearby programs.
There are no tryouts required to play MITE CROSS-ICE HOCKEY. Any player that would like to join the program will be placed on a team. To sign up for MITE CROSS-ICE HOCKEY, online registration is required. Although players can register up until the start of the season in October, early registration is encouraged.
Ages
Children ages 5 and 8 who have 1 or 2 years of skating experience and who are not playing TRAVEL HOCKEY. We do make exceptions for a bit older if skill level is appropriate.
Cost
The cost to play MITE CROSS-ICE HOCKEY is $650 for the season. In addition, registration with USA Hockey is required for insurance purposes. You must FIRST register with USA Hockey before registering for MITE CROSS-ICE HOCKEY.
When
Mite Cross-Ice begins October 7th through the end of February.
Saturday practices at 8:30 a.m. at Canterbury School and Sunday practices at 8:45 a.m.
A weeknight practice at either Canterbury or Rumsey rinks
Schedule
The exact schedule will be posted on the Northwest Icehawks website. Also, please note that some away games will be scheduled in place of the Saturday or Sunday home ice sessions. The times and dates for those games will be posted on the schedule throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Question
What is the difference between Mite Cross-Ice and Travel Hockey?
MITE CROSS-ICE HOCKEY plays a reduced game schedule (typically 1 game per weekend) and approximately 35-40 shared ice practices.
TRAVEL HOCKEY requires the highest level of commitment and consists of an aggressive schedule of games, practices, and clinics, along with 2 tournaments.
Mite Cross-Ice
The MITE CROSS-ICE HOCKEY program is for players that typically have 1 or 2 years of skating experience.
MITE CROSS-ICE HOCKEY plays a reduced game schedule (typically 1 game per weekend) and approximately 35-40 shared ice practices.