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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.
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Practices will be based upon USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM)
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All players and coaches must register with USA Hockey
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All coaches will be SafeSport certified and Background Checked through USA Hockey.
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Program runs September - March, excluding holidays
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Full equipment required, jersey and socks provided
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LEARN TO PLAY
LEVEL 1: Lil Mavs - Ages 4-8
September 12 - March 20
Lil Mavs
No skates Oct. 17, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 9 & 16 due to rink events.
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Saturdays at 9:30 - 10:20 am
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Fall/Winter program runs September 2026 - March 2027
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Beginner Hockey
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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
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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
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Players will be grouped by skill level
LEVEL 1 - MIGHTY MITES & GIRLS LTP
$200
Registration
$75
Due 9/15
$75
Due 10/15
$75
Due 11/15
$75
Due 12/15
SEPTEMBER 12 - March 20
FALL/WINTER - FULL SEASON
Total: $500
LEVEL 2 - Ages 5-8
September 12 - March 20
Mini Mites
No skates Oct. 17, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 9 & 16 due to rink events.
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Program serves as an Introduction to “team” play with skill-building practices on Wednesdays and cross-ice games on Saturdays
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We strongly believe that keeping the players active and moving on the ice, having fun, and building confidence is essential.
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Games will be played widthwise in the end zones of the rink, called cross-ice.
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Two – 50-minute skates each week. Enhances the fundamental skill development of each player.
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Teams will rotate ice times that are on Wednesdays at 5:30pm or 6:30pm and Saturdays at 10:30am or 11:30am. Saturday is “Game Day!”
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Teams are drafted at the conclusion of training camp, by Suburban staff coaches
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Each player will have the opportunity to play as a goaltender utilizing USA Hockey QuickChange Goalie Equipment
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Suburban Ice instructional staff will run each session at the beginning of the season with the assistance of parent coaches.
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Coaches’ requirements: USA Hockey Membership, Background Screen, SafeSport Certification, and 8U Age Module.
LEVEL 2 - MINI MITES
SEPTEMBER 12 - MARCH 20
FALL/WINTER
$200
Registration
$285
Due 9/15
Due 10/15
$285
Due 11/15
$285
Due 12/15
$285
Total: $1,340
LEVEL 3 - Ages 6-8
September 11 - March 21
Mites
No skates Oct. 16, Nov. 27, Dec. 25 & 27, Jan. 1, 8 & 17 due to rink events.
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Development of team play with skill building practices along with half ice games
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Volunteer coaches run practice and games (overseen by the hockey director to Macomb Hockey Club Staff)
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Teams are drafted at the conclusion of training camp, by coaches with the assistance of Suburban staff coaches
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​Teams will skate Friday evenings, Sunday afternoons, and every other Saturday morning.
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Games will be half ice with referees, score clocks, 4 on 4 gameplay, and two 22-minute periods
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Players will rotate as goaltender and will use the quick-change goalie equipment provided
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Teams will have the opportunity to play in local jamborees and the Mite State Championship
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Jersey and pair of hockey socks provided.
LEVEL 3 - MITES
SEPTEMBER 7 - MARCH 22
FALL/WINTER
$200
Registration
$325
Due 9/15
Due 10/15
$325
Due 11/15
$325
Due 12/15
$325
Total: $1,500
Registration with USA Hockey is mandatory and your membership number will be required during registration.
Register NOW at USA Hockey:
https://membership.usahockey.com
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Birth certificates may be required. You will be notified if you need to provide a copy prior to training camp.
