Mite
The focus for Mites 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.
Ages
The Mites program is intended for youth ages 7-9, but can include players eligible for Mini-Mites. 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.
When
Evaluations for Mites and are typically held the first week of October with the first practices starting mid-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
Players in the Mites program typically practice 2-3 times per week.
Games
Mite games typically begin December 1st. Mite games should be cross or half ice for the first half of the season, ending on December 31. During the second half of the season, teams will be allowed to play up to 10 full-ice games in addition to cross/half-ice games, unless the request to play more full-ice games is approved by the District Director.
Jerseys
Mite jerseys and socks are supplied by the association.
Additional Costs
Players placed on Mite 4, 3 and 2 will have an additional $170 fee to cover additional ice/skills, jerseys/socks and away tournament cost increases.
2025-26
REGISTRATION OPENS FIRST WEEK OF JULY.
We look forward to a great hockey season for you and your family!
How to Register
The registration process begins with your USA Hockey registration. Once completed, return to this site to complete your registration with the Capitals.
Before you register, be sure to review our volunteer and fundraiser requirements. You can also find these requirements in the Parent section under the Resources tab on this website.
If you are registering a first time hockey player that was born June 1, 2016 or after, please contact our Executive Director Katie Murphy before registering. The St. Paul Capitals Hockey Association is part of the Skate It Forward program and your registration fees may be waived.
All Mite teams are co-ed. If you wish to register for a girls-only team at this age level, please register for the Girls Co-op Program at the 8U level.
Evaluations
Evaluations will begin the first week of October.
Evaluation Schedule - COMING SOON
Fees
Thanks to the continued success of our charitable gambling operations, we are not increasing registration fees, even with rising costs. Registration fees for 2025-26 season remain at $500.
Some additional fees may apply:
Players placed on Mite 2, 3, and 4 teams will have an additional $170 fee to cover additional ice/skills, jerseys/socks.
Registration
We ask all players to be registered by September 15th to ensure our jersey order is submitted on time.
Payments
We offer a convenient 5-month payment plan. Please note that all payments must be made online this season.
Thank you for your participation. We look forward to seeing your skater on the ice - and you in the arena in October!
Questions? Please contact our Boys VP.