PJH Mite 2008-09 Program

POSTED - August 14th, 2008

Mini Hawks (2002 Birth year and younger, 2001’s new to hockey):

• 2 Ice times per week
• 1st ice time – Emphasis on skating
• 2nd Ice time – Emphasis on fun and games

The goal for the Mini Hawk Program is to develop skating, and have fun learning the game of hockey. This is strictly a developmental program.

Mites (2000 and 2001 Birth year):

Depending on the numbers, we would set-up 2 - 4 teams of mites. (10-15 players per team). There would be a combined Mite Clinic (all Mites). There would be 1 practice hour (2 teams per hour shared ice) then there would be one game per team per week.

• 3 Ice times per week (one Clinic all Mites)
• 1st ice time – Emphasis on skating (Mite Clinic)
• 2nd Ice time – Emphasis on puck handling, shooting and small area games (2 Teams)
• 3rd ice time – Cross ice games (Super hockey Saturday/Sunday) (Transition to full ice towards the end of the season)

Goalies: As of today we only have one full-time goalie in Mites. We anticipate having kids rotate in and out of the goalie position through out the season.

The goal for the Mite program is to develop skating, puck handling and small area game skills and progress from cross ice games to full ice before Christmas. There will be a three tier system during games and practices to ensure that players of similar skill are playing with and against one another. At the beginning of practice or games the kids will be divided into 2 or 3 groups based on their skill level. Apples, Oranges and Bananas are used for the levels. This will make it easier to move players to best fit their skill level, without involving parents or changing schedules. All games are played for fun. No records of goals or wins are kept. (except in the little minds of our Mites).

We will be attending at least one tournament this year.

Mite A Program Information

Portland Winter Hawks

PSU Vikings Ice Hockey

CPA to the Jr Hawks:
Bernards & O'Rourke, P.C
38265 NW Harrington Rd.
Cornelius, OR 97113

503-324-6274

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