Developmental Mites
This is the entry level program at North Park, providing an introduction to hockey, with a strong emphasis on developing skating skills. The primary goal of the program is to create a fun experience for the children and build a foundation for a lifelong love of hockey.
Ages
2014-2016 birth years, with most of the children in the program being 2014-2015 birth years.
When
November thru February, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and President’s Day Weekend.
Where
The Winter Village at Bryant Park and potentially at The Graveyard, a new rink being built in Long Island City.
There will also be optional opportunities to skate at City Ice Pavilion and Cutting Edge on occasion.
Practices
Bryant Park: Saturday and Sunday 7a-8
or
The Graveyard: Saturday and Sunday 940a-1050a
Games
The Developmental Mites will typically play a few games locally, but the primary focus of Developmental Mites is skating and skills development. Fun scrimmages and games are incorporated into the regular practice sessions.
Jerseys
Developmental Mites are encouraged to purchase the less expensive Mites uniform package. Younger siblings are welcome to wear past uniforms.
Additional Costs
Participants will need to purchase skates, helmets, pants and pads separately. North Park helmets are white, ideally with a black cage, but any helmet color is welcome in the Developmental Mites. All children are required to wear neck guards.
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