8 & Under Hockey | Suburban Ice Macomb

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Committed to the development of skills, knowledge of the game, and a fun environment while challenging players with their age-appropriate skill sets.
Practices will be based upon USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM)
All players and coaches must register with USA Hockey
All coaches will be SafeSport certified and Background Checked through USA Hockey.
Program runs September - March, excluding holidays
Full equipment required, jersey and socks provided

Ages 4 - 6
Sundays at 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Program runs September - March (includes 25 skates)
Beginner Hockey
Recommended as the first step for beginning hockey players that have completed a Learn to Skate session and have a solid base of fundamental skills
Emphasis on creating a fun, challenging environment for players to learn the basic principles of skating and stickhandling through station-based drills and skill-building games
Players will be grouped by skill level

Ages 5-8
Wednesdays at 5:30 - 6:20 pm and Sundays at 5:00 - 5:50 pm
Program runs September - March (includes 50 skates)
Introduction to team play with skill-building practices on Wednesdays and cross-ice games on Sundays
Teams are drafted at the conclusion of training camp, by Suburban staff coaches
Each player will have the opportunity to play as a goaltender utilizing USA Hockey QuickChange Goalie Equipment

Ages 8 & Under
Wednesdays at 6:30 - 7:20 pm Sundays at 6:00 - 7:00 pm, rotating Saturdays (full 60 minute skates)
Development of team play with skill building practices along with half ice games
Volunteer coaches run practice and games (overseen by the hockey director to Macomb Hockey Club Staff)
Teams are drafted at the conclusion of training camp, by coaches with the assistance of Suburban staff coaches
Games will be half ice with referees, score clocks, 4 on 4 gameplay, and two 22-minute periods
Players will rotate as goaltender and will use the quick-change goalie equipment provided
Teams will have the opportunity to play in local jamborees and the Mite State Championship

Registration with USA Hockey is mandatory and your membership number will be required during registration.

Birth certificates may be required. You will be notified if you need to provide a copy prior to training camp.

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