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. Generally speaking:
§ Rookie Camp is for those Pre-K age players
§ Mite 1 is for those kindergarten age players
§ Mite 2 is for those 1st grade age players
§ Mite 3 is for those 2nd and 3rd grade age players
Ø 2008-2009 Mite Season Player Assessments/Fees
· Click here for detailed Mite Player Assessments/Fees
· Click here for the Mite/8U/6U Refund Policy
Who is Eligible?
Ø Any child living within the District 112 boundaries who falls within the age guidelines is eligible to play in the CCHA.
Ø Pre-K age boys and girls now have an option to skate with the Rookie Camp.
Mite Hockey Age Guidelines
Ø MITE 1
· If your child was born between 7/1/02 and 6/30/03 they must register for Mite 1 regardless of skill, size or experience. Most children in kindergarten are eligible for Mite 1. Parents may also concurrently register their child for Rookie Camp, especially if the child is new to hockey and skating.
· 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.
· Evaluations will be held on Saturday, October 25th. All players are encouraged to participate in evaluations.
· 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 by October 1st is preferred and must be received prior to Evaluations on or before October 25th.
§ There is also a $175 Volunteer Deposit per player – see the Volunteer Policy for details and ways of recouping your Volunteer Deposit
Mandatory Parent meeting will be held at the Chaska Community Center on Wednesday October 15th from 7:30 to 9:30 in the Community room. Only one parent representative is needed to attend.
*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
· We strongly urge parents of Pre-K children to register for Rookie Camp. If your child enjoys hockey after the Fall Rookie Camp, you may also want to register them in December for the Winter Rookie Camp. Technically, if your child is born on or after 7/1/03 and have turned 4 years old by the time the Rookie Camp begins they must register for Rookie Camp regardless of skill, size or experience.
More information about the Rookie Camp can be found under the Rookie Camp Section on the CCHA website.
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
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.
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).
2008-2009 Team Sponsors Needed!!!
Ø Interested in Sponsoring a 2008-2009 CCHA Mite Team? Check out the sponsorship information and profile form below or contact Tara Amrhein at
mite1and2.commissioner@chaskahockey.org
Sponsorship Information Letter
Sponsorship Profile Form
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