St. Paul Capitals Hockey
Mite/8U
The focus for Mites/8U is to teach and develop the basic skills of skating, puck handling, shooting and passing. Cross-ice, half ice and small area games (Red, White and Blue) are recommended to maximize ice utilization, increase puck touches and increase the competition and fun. The American Development Model (ADM) provides the overall blueprint for player development. Players will be evaluated and placed on a team with other players of similar skills. Players must have some skating experience. Mites are a co-ed program and 8U is a girls-only program.
Ages
The Mites/8U program is intended for youth ages 7-9, but can include players eligible for Mini-Mites. The 8U program is girls-only. However, girls are able to skate with the boys as a Mite if they would like. We encourage 1st graders that have skating experience and have already played Mini-Mites to move up to Mites/8U.
When
Evaluations for Mites and 8U are typically held the first week of October with the first practices starting the second week of October and running through February.
Where
Most practices are held at Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena, but may also include Pleasant, West Side and SPA Arenas. Some practices may also be held outside at Groveland Rink. Check our Rink location page under the Resources tab.
Practices
Games
Jerseys
Additional Costs
Players placed on Mite 4 and 3 and 8U A and B teams will have an additional $150 fee to cover additional ice/skills, jerseys/socks and away tournament cost increases. Mite 2 players will be assessed an additional $100 for additional ice/skills.
2023-24
We look forward to another great year of hockey for you and your family, and are excited to officially get things started!
The first step of your registration should begin with your USA Hockey registration, before returning to this site to complete Registration with the Capitals.
Make sure to read our volunteer and fundraiser requirements before registration. Those can be found in the Parent section under the Resources tab on our website.
All Mite teams are co-ed.
All 8U teams are girl specific.
Evaluations
Evaluations will begin the first week of October.
Fees
Registration fees for 2023-24 season are $500.
Additional fees may apply:
Players placed on Mite 4 and 3 and 8U A and B teams will have an additional $150 fee to cover additional ice/skills, jerseys/socks.
Mite 2 players will be assessed an additional $100 for additional ice/skills.
Registration
We ask all players to be registered by September 15th to ensure our jersey order is submitted on time.
Payments
We are offering a 5-month payment plan. Everyone registering must choose the payment plan. No offline payments are allowed this season.
Questions? Please contact our Mite/8U Director