U8 Mites
U8 Mites
Our U8 Mite teams compete in the Valley Hockey League which feature teams that range from AAA to A level competition to ensure the best competitive experience for our players and teams.
The program is design as the building blocks for our players hockey career with focus on skating, hockey skills, and game play in a balanced fun and competitive environment.
Ages
U8 Mites are open to any player in birth years 2018 and younger
It is recommended for players ages 6 and older, younger players can be considered for participation.
Season Schedule
The Season starts the last week in August and runs through Mid-March.
Teams will receive at least 40 practices during the season at the Civic Center. Our goal is for 1 to 2 times per week at 5:30 or 6:30pm. There are some weeks during the peak season (Jan / Feb) where practice ice can be challenging
In addition, the teams will have added skills nights scheduled separately from the practice schedule, and still held at Wallace Civic Center
Games
U8 Mites Travel teams games are almost all played on the weekends.
U8 Mites Travel teams play a cross-ice game
Jerseys and other team items
All players are provided Game and Practice Jerseys and game socks.
New Players to the program will also receive a player bag and pant shells once assigned to team and paid deposit commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Coach my Son / Daughter's team?
Thank you for your interest in coaching! We very much appreciate our volunteers, especially our Coaches. To be considered as a Head or Assistant Team Coach, complete the attached application and send via email to Coaches Director: jrfalconshc.coachrep@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Are there any extra charges I can expect during the season?
If teams decide to play tournaments, scrimmages or any additional team experiences (i.e. UMass Lowell / Boston College, misc Team Nights) those would be separate cost per player.
2026 / 2027 Season
Registration for the 2026-2027 U8 Mite Season is now open.
The Mite division offers all players to rotate into the Goalie spot, we do not have a rostered spot for Goalies in this U8 Division.
If you are registering after our Player Evaluations took place in March, please send an email to admin26@jrfalcons.org for further assistance.
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