6U
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
6U STRUCTURE
In November & December 6U teams can expect 2 weekend ice touches (1 Saturday and 1 Sunday). These include half-ice practices with another 6U team and possible in house scrimmages/games. The CCHA Pond Hockey tournament is also held at the end of December.
January through the end of the season in March, the 2 weekend ice touches continue. The format changes to 1 half-ice practice with another 6U team and 1 game/scrimmage in house or with other D6 teams. There may also be 1 OPTIONAL weeknight outdoor practice as weather permits. 6U teams will participate in a late winter Jamboree and the CCHA Hockey Hoopla in March.
8U STRUCTURE
In November & December, 8U teams can expect 2 weekend (1 Saturday and 1 Sunday) and 1 weeknight ice touch. These include shared ice practices with another 8U or 6U team and possible in house scrimmage/games.
District 6 half ice games may begin in December, at which point the weekend structure changes to 1 practice and 1 game. 8U teams participate in a tournament during the first half of the season.
In January through the end of the season in March, the 2 weekend and 1 weeknight ice touches continue. Practices will be shared ice with another 8U or 6U team. The 1 game/scrimmage will be in house or with other D6 teams. 8U teams will follow D6 limits regarding scheduling full ice games.
As weather permits, there is potential for an OPTIONAL 2nd weeknight practice outdoors. 8U teams will participate in a late winter Jamboree and the CCHA Hockey Hoopla in March.
Ages
6U:
Players are Kindergarten through First Grade
8U:
Players are Second through Third Grade.
Please refer to the Age Classifications page for additional information.
When
Registration will open in August and be open through early October.
The Mite Stormhawks Preseason Camp takes place for 6 weeks before tryouts. More information can be found here.
The Regular Season will take place between October through March.
Where
Practices are held mostly at Chaska Community Center and occasionally at Victoria Recreation Center.
Practices
6U:
Teams will Practice Saturday and Sunday.
8U:
Teams will practice Saturday and Sunday with 1 additional weeknight practice.
Games
Both 6U & 8U Programs will have approximately 1 scrimmage per week beginning second half of the year (after January 1st).
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season events schedule
EVENT | DATE |
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Season Evaluations | Oct 13-15, 2024 |
Lakeville Girls 8U Jamboree (8U only) | Dec 14-15, 2024 |
Pond Hockey Tournament (CCHA rinks) | Dec 27-19, 2024 |
U of MN Ridder Arena Day (6U & 8U) | 8-Feb-25 |
Bloomington Mite Jamboree: 6U & 8U | Feb 27 - March 2, 2025 |
CCHA Hockey Hoopla (CCHA rinks) | March 13-16, 2025 |
2025-2026 Season Registration
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