♦ Age & Skill Progression
♦ Competitive & Challenging Environment
♦ Under the direction of Professional Suburban Staff
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 - MARCH 24, 2026
(No skates Oct. 18 Nov. 15, 29 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Feb. 7 due to rink events.)
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WELCOME TO THE ROYAL OAK HOCKEY CLUB!
Our mission in all programs at John Lindell-Royal Oak Ice Arena is to ensure that every player is playing at the proper competitive level so that he/she can truly enjoy playing the game, while developing age-appropriate skills and knowledge of the sport. With this in mind we have designed an 8 and Under program that incorporates age and skill progression in a competitive and challenging environment under the direction of trained professional John Lindell-Royal Oak Staff. Please review the different levels below and feel free to contact us with questions.
LEVEL 1: Lil Eagles - Ages 4-8
September 6 - March 21
FALL/WINTER
No skates Oct. 18 Nov. 15, 29 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Feb. 7 due to rink events.
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Recommended as a first step for beginning hockey players who completed a Learn to Skate class and have a solid base of fundamental skating skills.
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​One 1-hour skate each week on Saturdays. ​
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​Emphasis on creating a fun, challenging environment for players to learn the basic principles of skating and stickhandling through station based drills and skill building games
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Players will be grouped by skill level
LEVEL 1 - Lil EAGLES
SEPTEMBER 6 - MARCH 21
FALL/WINTER
$200
Registration
$75
Due 9/15
$75
Due 10/15
$75
Due 11/15
$75
Due 12/15
Total: $500
LEVEL 2: Mini Mites - Ages 5-6
September 9 - March 23
FALL/WINTER
No skates Oct. 18 Nov. 15, 29 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Feb. 7 due to rink events.
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Program serves as an introduction to "team" play with practice sessions and small-ice games.
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Consistent Monday and Saturday skates
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Program runs September through March
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Introduction to team play with skill building practices on Mondays and cross-ice games on Saturdays
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Teams are drafted at the end of training camp, by Royal Oak Hockey Club personnel.
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Each player will have the opportunity to play as a goaltender utilizing USA Hockey Quick-change Goalie Equipment
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We strongly believe that keeping the players active and moving on the ice, having fun, and building confidence is essential.
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Games will be cross-ice which is played width-wise in the end zones of the rink.
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Opportunities for jamborees and to play in an outdoor tournament at The Rink in downtown Royal Oak
LEVEL 2 - MINI MITES
SEPTEMBER 9 - MARCH 23
FALL/WINTER
$200
Registration
$212.50
Due 9/15
Due 10/15
$212.50
Due 11/15
$212.50
Due 12/15
$212.50
Total: $1,050
LEVEL 3: Mites - Ages 7-8
September 8 - March 24
FALL/WINTER
No skates Oct. 18 Nov. 15, 29 Dec. 27 Jan. 17 Feb. 7 due to rink events.
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Consistent Monday, Thursday and Saturday skates
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Development of team play with skill building practices and half-ice games
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Teams are drafted at the conclusion of training camp, by coaches with the assistance of Royal Oak Hockey Club director.
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Players will rotate as goaltender and will use the quick-change goalie equipment provided
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Teams will have the opportunity to play in local jamborees and 8U Mite Cup State Playoffs
LEVEL 3 - MITES
SEPTEMBER 8 - MARCH 24
FALL/WINTER
$200
Registration
Due 9/15
$293.75
Due 10/15
$293.75
Due 11/15
$293.75
Due 12/15
$293.75
Total: $1,375
Registration with USA Hockey is mandatory and your membership number will be required during registration.
Register NOW at USA Hockey:
https://membership.usahockey.com
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Birth certificates may be required. You will be notified if you need to provide a copy prior to training camp.
