CCHA Mite Program

Updated August 16, 2008

 

 

CHASKA CHANHASSEN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

MITES 2008-2009

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Program Updates for the 2008-2009 Season

 

Ø       2008-2009 Mite Registration is now available

Click here for player registration

 

Ø       2008-2009 Mite Program Changes (Realignment and Restructure)

·         This Season the CCHA has realigned and restructured the Mite Program under a single umbrella.  The CCHA Mite Program will be aligned and structured into 3 Mite Levels and include the addition of the Rookie Camp.

§         Rookie Camp is for those Pre-K age players

§         Mite 1 is for those kindergarten age players

§         Mite 2 is for those 1^st grade age players

§         Mite 3 is for those 2^nd and 3^rd grade age players

 

Ø      2008-2009 Mite Season Player Assessments/Fees

·        Click here for detailed Mite Player Assessments/Fees

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Who is Eligible?

Ø       Any Boy or Girl in Kindergarten, 1^st Grade, 2^nd Grade and 3^rd Grade residing within the District 112 School boundaries. 

Ø       Pre-K age boys and girls now have an option to skate with the Rookie Camp.

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Mite Hockey Age Guidelines

 

Ø      MITE 1

·         Kindergarten Age Boys and Girls - Born between July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003.  *(or if in Kindergarten 8/31/03)

·         The Mite 1 Season is tentatively scheduled to start November 1, 2008 and end March 1, 2009

·       Ice Schedule Breakdown - Mite 1 skaters will typically skate 1 – 2 times per week on a Saturday and Sunday and potentially a few weeknights throughout the season.  A few outdoor ice practices will be scheduled throughout the season weather permitting.

·         The breakdown between games and practices is about 70% practices and 30% games.

·          Mariucci Game Day – This season we have schedule all Mite Teams to play at Mariucci Arena.  The date is Saturday, January 17.

·        Carver Cup Jamboree 2009 - This seasons Carver Cup Jamboree is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 25 – March 1.

 

·        Mite 1 Assessments/Fees are $350 which includes $270 Player Fee + $80 for Fundraising (Note the $80 for Fundraising includes 3 Gold Cards and 2 Hours in the Concession Stand – this $80 fee can be recouped by selling your Gold Cards and fulfilling 2 hours in the Concession Stand)

§         Your $350 Assessment/Fee is broken out into $175 Due at the time of Registration and $175 Due prior to Evaluations on or before November 1

§         There is also a $175 Volunteer Deposit per player – see the Volunteer Policy for details and ways of recouping your Volunteer Deposit

 

Ø      MITE 2

·         1^st Grade Age Boys and Girls - Born between July 1, 2001 – June 30, 2002.  *(or if in 1^st Grade 8/31/02)

·         The Mite 2 Season is tentatively scheduled to start November 1, 2008 and end March 1, 2009

·         Ice Schedule Breakdown - Mite 2 skaters will typically skate 1 – 2 times per week on a Saturday and Sunday and potentially a few weeknights throughout the season.  A few outdoor ice practices will be scheduled throughout the season weather permitting.

·         The breakdown between games and practices is about 70% practices and 30% games.

·        Mariucci Game Day – This season we have schedule all Mite Teams to play at Mariucci Arena.  The date is Saturday, January 17.

·         Carver Cup Jamboree 2009 - This seasons Carver Cup Jamboree is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 25 – March 1.

 

·        Mite 2 Assessments/Fees are $450 which includes $370 Player Fee + $80 for Fundraising (Note the $80 for Fundraising includes 3 Gold Cards and 2 Hours in the Concession Stand – this $80 fee can be recouped by selling your Gold Cards and fulfilling 2 hours in the Concession Stand)

§         Your $450 Assessment/Fee is broken out into $225 Due at the time of Registration and $225 Due prior to Evaluations on or before November 1

§         There is also a $175 Volunteer Deposit per player – see the Volunteer Policy for details and ways of recouping your Volunteer Deposit

 

Ø      MITE 3

·         2^nd and 3^rd Grade Age Boys and Girls - Born between July 1, 1999 – June 30, 2001. *(or if in 2^nd Grade  8/31/01)

·         The Mite 3 Season is tentatively scheduled to start November 1, 2008 and end March 1, 2009

·         Ice Schedule Breakdown - Mite 3 skaters will typically skate 2 times per week on a Saturday and Sunday and a few weeknights throughout the season.  A few outdoor ice practices will be scheduled throughout the season weather permitting.

·         The breakdown between games and practices is about 70% practices and 30% games.

·       Mariucci Game Day – This season we have schedule all Mite Teams to play at Mariucci Arena.  The date is Saturday, January 17.

·         Carver Cup Jamboree 2009 - This seasons Carver Cup Jamboree is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 25 – March 1.

 

·       Mite 3 Assessments/Fees are $610 which includes $490 Player Fee + $120 for Fundraising (Note the $120 for Fundraising includes 5 Gold Cards and 2 Hours in the Concession Stand – this $120 fee can be recouped by selling your Gold Cards and fulfilling 2 hours in the Concession Stand)

§         Your $610 Assessment/Fee is broken out into $305 Due at the time of Registration and $305 Due prior to Evaluations on or before October 25

§         There is also a $175 Volunteer Deposit per player – see the Volunteer Policy for details and ways of recouping your Volunteer Deposit

 

 

*Peer Grade Placement: In Situations where a player is not eligible for the level of their peer grade per USA Hockey Age Group Classifications, exceptions will be made.  Specifically, these players will have the opportunity to play up a level should they choose.  This rule is designed to enable those kids born in the months of July and August to play with their classmates.

 

 

Ø      Rookie Camp for Pre-K Skaters

·         For families of Pre-K players who are interested in playing hockey, there will be a Fall Rookie Camp (Sept. 20 – October 25) and a Winter Rookie Camp (Jan-Feb).  More information about the Rookie Camp can be found under the Rookie Camp Section on the CCHA website.

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Full Hockey Gear is required for all Mite Players!!!

 

Ø       Visit any of the local sporting goods stores to find equipment, skates (new or used), and get properly sized for all your equipment, skates and stick. 

 

Full Gear includes:

·         Hockey Helmet with Face Mask

·         Mouth Guard with strap - attached to Face Mask

·         Neck Guard

·         Shoulder Pads

·         Elbow Pads

·         Hockey Gloves

·         Breezers/Hockey Pants (suspenders if needed to hold up the Breezers/Pants)

·         Athletic Supporter (with cup protector for boys and pelvic protector for girls)

·         Hockey Garter Belt (if not already built into the Athletic Supporter)

·         Shin Pads

·         Skates

·         Hockey Stick (NOTE: No Plastic Street Hockey Sticks or Plastic Blades)                                                              

 

CCHA provides: Jerseys & Socks - are provided after teams are formed 

 

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Interested in Coaching?

 

Coaches:  If interested in Coaching, fill out a Coaching Application prior to October 1, 2008.  The Coaching Application can be found under the Coaches Section of this website.  Coaches will be contacted prior to October 4, 2008 with details about the CCHA Coaches Meeting.  Note: all coaches must wear a helmet while on the ice and be USA Hockey Certified.  More information about USA Hockey Certification can be found under the Coaches Section of this website.

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Common questions on Equipment for Players

 

• Skate sharpening – Rule of thumb is every 4 – 6 skates on indoor ice, more frequently on outdoor ice.
• Hockey Sticks – If you are not sure which way your child shoots (left or right), a straight blade stick is recommended.  Most sporting goods stores will be happy to cut your stick to the correct height (a good rule of thumb for stick height, with skates on the stick should come between the collar bone and chin. With the skates off, the stick should come between the chin and nose).

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2008-2009 Team Sponsors Needed!!!

 

Ø       Interested in Sponsoring a 2008-2009 CCHA Mite Team? Contact: Tracy Langheinrich at mite3.commissioner@chaskahockey.org

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