MITES Development Program – AGES 7 & 8

Basic Practice Structure

he 8U Mite group consists of players ranging in age from 6 to 8 years old. This assumes that the players have first followed USA Hockey recommendations and taken a basic learn to skate and learn to play program. These two foundational programs will provide the rudimentary skills needed to for the 8U program.


8U Practice: 1 & 2

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Six Nets, Cones, 6-7 Softballs Ice Time: 50 Minutes


8U: Practice 3 &4

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Four Nets, Cones, Tires, Softballs Ice Time: 50 minutes


8U: Practice 5 & 6

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Six Nets, Cones, Tires Ice Time: 50 minutes


8U: Practice 7 & 8

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Six Nets Ice Time: 50 Minutes


8U: Practice 9 & 10

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Six Nets, Cones, Tires Ice Time: 50 Minutes


8U: Practice 11 & 12

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Four Nets, Ice Marker Ice Time: 50 Minutes


8U: Practice 13 & 14

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Six Nets, Cones, Tires, Tennis Balls, Ringette Rings Ice Time: 50 Minutes


8U: Practice 15 & 16

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Five Nets, Cones, Tires Ice Time: 50 Minutes


8U: Practice 17 & 18

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Six Nets, Cones, Tires Ice Time: 50 Minutes


8U: Practice 19 & 20

Theme / Goals: Skill Development/Fun Equipment Required / Set-up: Borders, Six Nets, Ringette Rings Ice Time: 50 Minutes