At the 8-and-Under level, coaches should focus on teaching age appropriate concepts and skills so that children have an enjoyable hockey experience while also developing as players and young people. 
FOCUS POINTS 
• Fun • Engagement • Active Practices • Age-Appropriate Training (includes skills and concepts) - Skating, Stickhandling, Passing, Shooting
Mites levels will start to have competitive cross ice games and jamborees. Mites will practice 2-3x a week with games and events on the weekends.