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"Our goal is to enhance our player's love for the game of Ice Hockey through the development of skills by emphasizing practice techniques that are fun and build on each individual player's confidence and creativity."
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MITES
Watertown Youth Hockey Mite Program Outline 2019-2020. This programs is available for children with birth years of 2011 or younger.
The 8U Mite level is a Travel program for players 8 years of age or younger as of December 31st, that have developed their skills and are ready for team play. At the Mite level, players will continue their development with use of USA Hockey’s ADM program as a guide for 8 and under players through station-based practices and cross-ice games (Full-ice games are no longer sanctioned by the Connecticut Hockey Conference - CHC).
The goal of the Mite program is not about building a winning team, it is about developing individual skills and at the same time teaching kids about working together, having fun, and giving their best effort. When they move to the next age level, they have the tools to continue to build upon their skills, and enjoy playing the game.
There will be 4 ice-times per week, primarily 2 practices and 2 games per week, with game play starting mid to end of October. This places priority on skill development rather than game play.
The station-based practices will focus on developing multiple skills and situations that are relevant to the 8U player. Players will learn situational play rather than positional play. Meaning, players will learn how to play and support in the offensive and defensive ends. This will promote team play and engagement by all on the ice. Those interested in playing in goal will also be allowed to try the position out. At the Mite level, the use of full-time goalies is discouraged. Goalies should have experience playing in the net as well as out. On lower level teams, it is encouraged that all players try the position at least once.
Teams will be assigned by skill after the first month of practice of the new season at the discretion of the Director with input from coaches. The first month or two of the season will focus on development through practice. We will emphasize skating, skating, skating. Off-ice training will be conducted prior to games. This will entail proper stretching, agility training, balance, hand-eye coordination.
WYHA will determine the number of tournaments/jamborees that are participated in and will give notice during the season. We will also follow CHC rules for end of year tournaments/jamborees.
Watertown Youth Hockey Plans on having multiple travel teams at all levels.
Evaluations are required to be placed at the Mite level, which occur after the conclusion of each season. If your child has never skated before start here. If you child has completed a learn to skate program but did not tryout for a mite team yet go here.
Season runs from September through March. USA Hockey registration is required.
For more information our Mite Program, please email us.
Watertown Youth Hockey Mite Program Outline 2019-2020. This programs is available for children with birth years of 2011 or younger.
The 8U Mite level is a Travel program for players 8 years of age or younger as of December 31st, that have developed their skills and are ready for team play. At the Mite level, players will continue their development with use of USA Hockey’s ADM program as a guide for 8 and under players through station-based practices and cross-ice games (Full-ice games are no longer sanctioned by the Connecticut Hockey Conference - CHC).
The goal of the Mite program is not about building a winning team, it is about developing individual skills and at the same time teaching kids about working together, having fun, and giving their best effort. When they move to the next age level, they have the tools to continue to build upon their skills, and enjoy playing the game.
There will be 4 ice-times per week, primarily 2 practices and 2 games per week, with game play starting mid to end of October. This places priority on skill development rather than game play.
The station-based practices will focus on developing multiple skills and situations that are relevant to the 8U player. Players will learn situational play rather than positional play. Meaning, players will learn how to play and support in the offensive and defensive ends. This will promote team play and engagement by all on the ice. Those interested in playing in goal will also be allowed to try the position out. At the Mite level, the use of full-time goalies is discouraged. Goalies should have experience playing in the net as well as out. On lower level teams, it is encouraged that all players try the position at least once.
Teams will be assigned by skill after the first month of practice of the new season at the discretion of the Director with input from coaches. The first month or two of the season will focus on development through practice. We will emphasize skating, skating, skating. Off-ice training will be conducted prior to games. This will entail proper stretching, agility training, balance, hand-eye coordination.
WYHA will determine the number of tournaments/jamborees that are participated in and will give notice during the season. We will also follow CHC rules for end of year tournaments/jamborees.
Watertown Youth Hockey Plans on having multiple travel teams at all levels.
Evaluations are required to be placed at the Mite level, which occur after the conclusion of each season. If your child has never skated before start here. If you child has completed a learn to skate program but did not tryout for a mite team yet go here.
Season runs from September through March. USA Hockey registration is required.
For more information our Mite Program, please email us.
SQUIRTS
Watertown Youth Hockey Squirts Program Outline 2019-2020.This program is available for children with birth years of 2009 and 2010.
For information on joining a Watertown Youth Hockey Squirt team for the 2019-2020 season, please email us.
Watertown Youth Hockey Squirts Program Outline 2019-2020.This program is available for children with birth years of 2009 and 2010.
- Five sheets of ice per week*
- Three practices
- Two full ice games
- Professional Instruction
- IPH for skaters
- ProCrease for goalies
- American Development Model (ADM) Training from USA Hockey
- Post Practice Chalk Talk – Coach lead discussion with significant player involvement about the current weeks practice plan its application into an upcoming game plan.
- Minimum of one travel tournament
- Watertown Youth Hockey Plans on having multiple travel teams at all levels.
For information on joining a Watertown Youth Hockey Squirt team for the 2019-2020 season, please email us.
PEEWEES
Watertown Youth Hockey Pee Wee Program Outline 2019-2020. This program is available for children with birth years of 2007 and 2008.
For information on joining a Watertown Youth Hockey Pee Wee team for the 2019-2020 season, please email us.
Watertown Youth Hockey Pee Wee Program Outline 2019-2020. This program is available for children with birth years of 2007 and 2008.
- Five sheets of ice per week*
- Three practices
- Two games
- Professional Instruction
- IPH for skaters
- ProCrease for goalies
- American Development Model (ADM) Training from USA Hockey
- Post Practice Chalk Talk – Coach lead discussion with significant player involvement about the current weeks practice plan its application into an upcoming game plan.
- Minimum of one travel tournament
- Watertown Youth Hockey Plans on having multiple travel teams at all levels.
For information on joining a Watertown Youth Hockey Pee Wee team for the 2019-2020 season, please email us.
BANTAMS
Watertown Youth Hockey Bantams Program Outline 2019-2020.This program is available for children with birth years of 2005 and 2006.
Watertown Youth Hockey Bantams Program Outline 2019-2020.This program is available for children with birth years of 2005 and 2006.
- Four sheets of ice per week*
- Two practices
- Two games
- Minimum of one travel tournament
- Watertown Youth Hockey Plans on having multiple travel teams at all levels.
MIDGETS
Watertown Youth Hockey Midgets Program Outline 2019-2020. This program is available for hockey players with birth years of 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Watertown Youth Hockey Midgets Program Outline 2019-2020. This program is available for hockey players with birth years of 2002, 2003 and 2004.
- Similar to other programs at WYHA -- We are in GROWTH MODE with our Midget programs.
- We are hoping to field 2 Split Season teams and 1 Full Season team.
- We understand that there are more needs for split season teams out there and are doing our best to help. We ask that everyone help spreading the word on our Midget program expansion!!
- This is a great opportunity for ALL High School players in the area and also those who don't have High School teams to play on.