When does the season start?

Registration typically opens in August and the season starts in October.

What is the difference between the termite and supermite leagues?

♦ Termite players are beginning skaters ages 4-6. The termite program is designed to introduce and develop basic hockey skills.

♦ Supermite players are ages 7-8 or players with at least 2 years of termite experience. The supermite program introduces team hockey fundamentals and develops the hockey skills needed to prepare for the RYHA program.

I missed the registration deadline, is it too late to register?

Absolutely not! E-mail (rochmitehockey@gmail.com) Mite Hockey to register with our program.

What equipment is required for my MITE skater?

Required Equipment:

  • Sharpened Skates (Used are fine at this age)  Please ensure proper fit. Do not buy to "Fit next year"!
  • Helmet with facemask - label the front and back with first name
  • Mouthguard (Be sure to get youth size and mold to fit)
  • Shin Pads (Suggest fleece sweat pants to be worn over the shin pads)  Nonylon wind pants to cover
  • Elbow pads
  • Hockey Gloves
  • Stick (recommend straight stick, curved stick might be wrong hand for the player and straight stick will allow the player to choose which hand he/she prefers) 

Optional Equipment:

  • Shoulder pads (Do not get too big.  There is no body contact at this age)
  • Hockey pants (Not really needed and can be a hindrance if too big.  Sweat pants over shin pads works well)
  • Equipment bag

What is the purpose of OMC Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance?

Our RYHA Mite program utilizes the OMC Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance facility to reinforce the skills being taught on the ice.  Due to the variety of hockey skills in both our Termite and Supermites, performing these drills off ice can prove to be extremely beneficial, especially for those who struggle with skating and balance.

Why are some practices back-to-back?

USA Hockey provides guidelines for 8U (8 and under Mites), which promotes cross-ice games, leads to more puck touches, and creates more learning opportunities.  We've scheduled back-to-back practices to limit the back and forth travel to the rink on the same day. 

When there is a back-to-back practice day, the second hour should be exclusively used for cross-ice scrimmage creating a fun learning environment.

What if I have additional questions?

If you have additional questions, email rochmitehockey@gmail.com