Mahtomedi Youth Hockey

Our HS Varsity Boys Hockey team has invited our Mite players to skate on the ice during the 1st & 2nd periods at four of their home games this season:

Saturday, December 3rd  7:30 PM    Mite 1 Level
Tuesday, January 17th     7:30 PM    Mite 3 Level
Thursday, January 26th    7:30 PM    Mite 2 Level
Tuesday, February 14th    7:30 PM    Mite Intro Level

Look for more details to follow.

Come join us for a Fun day at our Mite End of Year Party at the White Bear Sports Arena

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

Mite Intro Level: 3:15 to 4:15 PM

Mite 1 Level 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Mite 2 Level 5:45 to 6:45 PM

Mite 3 Level 7:00 to 8:00 PM

 More details to follow.

Lily Lake Ice Arena (651-430-2601)

1208 S. Greeley Street

Stillwater, MN 55082

St. Croix Valley Recreation Center  (651-430-2601)
1675 Market Dr, Stillwater, MN, 55082-7576

MN-36 toward STILLWATER.  Take the MN-5 S / CR-5 N ramp.

Turn LEFT onto STILLWATER BLVD N / MN-5 N / CR-5 N.

Turn RIGHT onto W ORLEANS ST.

Turn RIGHT onto MARKET DR.

1675 MARKET DR. is on the LEFT.  

Hockey Equipment:

Hockey Helmet certified stamp (Navy)

Chest Protector

Elbow Pads

Breezers (Navy)

Pelvic protector

Shin pads

Hockey Gloves

Hockey Socks (supplied by MYHA)

Hockey Jersey (supplied by MYHA)

Hockey skates (1 size smaller than shoe size)

Hockey Stick

Mouth Guard

Skate Guards

Hockey Bag

MYHA Mite/U8 Coaches,

Every Mite/U8 Head and Assistant coaches must have all of the following information completed in order to be on the ice for the 2011-2012 Hockey Season. This rule will be strictly enforced this year.

I know it looks like a lot and it is, but MN & USA hockey require that everyone that steps on the ice has to have all of the below information completed. Do not wait to complete this I would get started ASAP. I would go to number 6 listed below today and sign up for the coaching clinic's that you will need. I went online today and these are filling up fast and some are already full for level 1 & 2. 

For those coaches that have already sent your Coaching application and back ground check forms to Jeff Murphy I will get those from him and add them to my file. From this day forward all Mite/U8 completed forms will be sent to Lory Keeney 8210 80th Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082

1. All Mite/U8 Head and Assistant coaches must register first with USA Hockey click on link listed below. There is a fee of $30.00 (USA hockey) and $10.00 (MN hockey) a total of $40.00. Once you have completed the registration and paid then print off a copy of your confirmation number. You will need that to finish registering on-line with MYHA. Must be completed by October 7th.
 

https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/login_input.action

2. Once you have your USA Confirmation number Click on the below Link and on that same page from above Push the Grey box on bottom that says CONTINUE. Follow the directions, this is were you will register online for MYHA coaching.

https://mahtomedihockey.secure-ngin.com/register/form/.457369937

3.You will need to fill out a MYHA Coaching Application Click on the link listed below or it can be found on our MYHA Website on-line at: http://mahtomedihockey.pucksystems.com/page/show/44195-coaches-corner under the Coaches corner tab on the left. I know it's a long form but fill it out the best you can. Please send your completed coaches application by Friday, October 7th to Lory Keeney 8210 80th Street North, Stillwater MN 55082 or fax to 651-779-9839 

http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0020/7831/Mahtomedi_Coach_Fill_In_Application_V3.pdf

4.Every coach needs to fill out a background screening form, click on the link below to complete this form. Once you have it completed on-line they will send a confirmation online that you have completed it. Please forward the confirmation email to me once you have completed this online by Friday, October 7th.

https://minnesotahockey.secure-ngin.com/register/form/133500041

5. If you are a returning coach from last year you need to go the below link to see if you are up to date on your CEP level requirements. Type your name or CEP number in to search for your information. If you are a new coach for the 1st time you will get a CEP number when you complete your Level 1 coaching clinic.

http://www.usahockey.com/CoachingClinicCertSearch.aspx


6. If you are a new coach this year you will need to take the Level 1 Coaching clinic or if your a returning coach and need to take the next level clinic please click on the below link to find where & when the coaching clinic's are. Clinic's cost $40.00 per class. Once you pick your level clinic you need to sign up on this link ASAP. The Clinic's fill up very fast and there is not a lot of them near Mahtomedi for the level 1 & 2 Clinic's. LEVEL 2 near Mahtomedi is full so you will have to travel. Must be completed by December 31st.  

http://www.usahockey.com/ViewAllClinics.aspx?state=MN&clinicdate=&zip=&level=0&city=&usahockeytype=ICE&district=6http


7.You will need to sign up for the on-line age specific modules. Cost is $10.00 per on-line class. Click the link below to get started. Once on site click on U8 & Under (Mites) (Register). It will take about 5-6 hours you do not have to do it all at once you can save it then go back to it.

Must be completed by November 15th.

http://www.usahockey.com/Template_USAHockey.aspx?Nav=CO&ID=19344

Please feel free to Email me with any question you may have. You can get more detailed information on our MYHA web site under the Coaches Corner tab on all of the above information.

I hope this helps you having it all in one email.

Lory Keeney
MYHA Initiation Coordinator
redkeeney@gmail.com


Sara Fabian
MYHA Registrar/Coaching Information
651-253-3815
ssfabian@msn.com

Mite/U8 Parents,

Welcome, we have a lot of fun things planned for the 2011/2012 Mite/U8 hockey season. My name is Lory Keeney and I will be the Initiation Level Coordinator.  I have 4 children with my oldest playing on the HS hockey team while my youngest will be signing up for a mite 2 team this year. I've been involved in the MYHA program for many years and I use to be the Mite Coordinator back when my oldest was that age. A lot has changed over the years but the core has stayed the same. 

The Initiation Level is what hockey players are called before they move on to Travel in 4^th Grade.  Our Initiation Level is broken down into MITES and U8.  New this year: ALL PLAYERS in PreK-1^st grade will play as MITES.  Mite Intro and Mite 1 will be co-ed.  In 2^nd and 3^rd grade the girls will play U8 and the boys will play Mite 2 or Mite 3.  The U8 girls will have their practices at the same ice time as the Mites but they will comprise their own team.  U8 players will also play their games against other U8 girls.  .

My main goal for the upcoming season is to have improved communication and organization. Like any other program out there we rely on volunteers to make our program successful.  In order to make this upcoming season better in all areas I’m asking for help from each of you.  As you all know, many hands make light work.  There are jobs that can be done at home, jobs that are one- time events, jobs that are ongoing, etc; I ask that you think about how you can help out, it is a great experience for all of the players!  If everyone takes on a small part then it’s not so overwhelming for a few of us. I understand that everyone is over committed, try having four kids to run around I'm living it. 

This year we will be communicating all of our Mite/U8 information on our MYHA Web page under the Mite/U8 section and on their team pages. It’s very important that you get in the habit of checking it often at: www.mahtomedihockey.pucksystems.com 

What I'm looking for are people that can take initiative, are organized and follow through with what they have offered to do. Please read the below information and email me back on what area's you would like to help with.

1) MYHA Mite/U8 Registration                                                    You can register online at: www.mahtomedihockey.pucksystems.com

Pre kindergarten & Kindergarten:             Mite Intro

1st grade:                                              Mite 1

2nd grade:                                             Mite 2 & U8

3rd grade:                                              Mite 3 & U8

2) MYHA Mite/U8 Coaching Opportunities                                     If you are interested in being a head coach or an assistant coach this year for our Mite/U8 level please send me over an email with your contact information ASAP:  name, cell phone, mite/U8 level you want to coach at, look at above info on how we have the age levels set up.  You also need to register with USA hockey and with Mahtomedi Hockey.  Both registrations are done online and are required whether you plan to head or assistant coach. Please consider coaching if you have any hockey or coaching experience, this group requires a lot of on-ice help.  All we ask is that coaches are there to help ALL children at their level.  After I receive everyone's coaching information I will send out more detailed information on what you will need for forms, coaching class's dates & times and online classes.

3)  Member of the MITE/U8 Event Committee
Events that need to be planned throughout the year include: indoor jamborees, outdoor jamborees, Mite/U8 Fun Night, Holiday Skate night, Hockey Day Across Minnesota Day, End of the Year Skate Party.   We need a Chair for each event and a committee of volunteers to help.  There will be a MITE/U8 Event Meeting where different groups will form for each event.  You can help in one, a few or all.

Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns that you may have. I'm looking forward to spending a fun filled year with all of you, with hopefully a lot of you helping me.

Lory Keeney
MYHA Initiation Coordinator
redkeeney@gmail.com

When does the season start?
The hockey season typically starts in late October for older Mites and U8's (Grades 2 and 3), and early November for younger children

When are practices held?
Typically on Saturday and/or Sunday mornings

Where are practices held?
Usually at the St. Croix Valley Rec Center (click here for map), or the White Bear County Arena (click here for map).  

Do they ever skate outside?
Yes!  Mahtomedi is fortunate to have 3 outdoor rinks located at the District Education Center.  Outdoor practices and events are held here when the outdoor season opens and the weather permits.

What equipment will my skater need?
A helmet, chest protector, elbow pads, shin pads, breezers, skates and a stick.

That sounds like a lot....
Mahtomedi is holding its first ever "garage" sale this fall, where plenty of used equipment will be available.  Play It Again Sports and other stores also have gently used equipment at substantial discounts. 

Are there girls that play hockey?
Yes, quite a few!  Brand new skaters and all pre-K and Kindergarteners should register for Intro Mites.  Mite 1 will be all 1st Graders.  Both of these levels are co-ed, however girls will be grouped with each other on the ice, if they would like.  2nd and 3rd Grade Girils will be U8's.

Can my skater be on the same team as our neighbor?
We can't guarantee that, however ALL same age/level skaters always practice at the same place at the same time. 

I still have more questions!
Contact Lory Keeney, information listed below, or attend our Mite Info Night In October sometime. More detalis to follow on date and time..