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8U Hockey


John Williams

Hockey Operations Manager

Phone: (248) 246-3950

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 - MARCH 30, 2024
No skates (October 21, November 11, November 23rd, November 25th, December 23rd, December 25th, December 28th, December 30th, January 1st, January 13th, February 17th) 
New to the sport? Here's our Hockey Equipment Checklist!

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)

  • 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.
  • One 1-hour skate each week.  

LEVEL 2 - MINI MITES:
(Ages 5 - 8)

  • Program serves as an introduction to "team" play with practice sessions and small-ice games. 
  • We strongly believe that keeping the players active and moving on the ice, having fun, and building confidence is essential.  
  • Games will be cross-ice which is played width-wise in the end zones of the rink.  
  • Two 1-hour skates each week. Enhances the fundamental skill development of each player.

LEVEL 3 - MITE LEAGUE:
(Ages 7 - 8)

  • Teams will be selected by Royal Oak Staff with the assistance of volunteer coaches
  • Advanced players will play against other Advanced players and same for Intermediate players  
  • Game Day Format: half-ice (red line to goal line) using the board dividers, 4 v 4 using two - 22 minute periods, small nets and goaltenders, referees and scorekeepers
  • Three 1-hour skates each week.   

USA HOCKEY MEMBERSHIP
Registration with USA Hockey is mandatory and your membership number will be required during registration. Register NOW at 
www.usahockeyregistration.com. Your registration is good through August 31, 2024.

8 & UNDER HOCKEY
 ♦ Age & Skill Progression 
 Competitive & Challenging Environment   
♦ Under the direction of Professional Suburban Staff

8 & UNDER PROGRAM 2023-24 PRICING & PAYMENT SCHEDULE COMING SOON

DIVISION REGISTRATION FEE PMT 1 - DUE 9/1 PMT 2 - DUE 10/1 PMT 3 - 11/1 PMT 4 - 12/1 TOTAL COST
Lil' Eagles $150 $150 $150 $450
Mini Mites $200 $175 $175 $175 $175 $900
8U Mites $200 $243.75 $243.75 $243.75 $243.75 $1175