This program will introduce beginners to the game’s basic skills. This is designed to make children’s first contact with hockey a safe and positive experience. Our participants will become contributing members of a team effort, develop self-confidence, and experience a sense of achievement.
All players must have proper hockey equipment which includes: Helmets with facemask, skates, shin guard, elbow pads, and hockey pants. All equipment can be rented through the Minot Hockey Boosters. As they progress we will advance our teaching “one step at a time”. Our goal is to build a solid foundation and “what children learn first, they learn best”!
The initiation group will have 12 sessions during a six week period.
This group falls under the USA Hockey Pilot Program for Development. The primary emphasis for this program is to promote fun, develop skills, and increase opportunities for athletes and to modify the playing environment to meet the needs for this age of athletes.
All practices and games will be conducted cross-ice with the ice divided into thirds. Games will be played with four skaters per side and no goaltender if possible.
It is necessary for a parent to serve as team parent.
All teams will be selected by the Coaches Committee and the Program Director, using the skating test results. The goal of this committee will be to have teams of equal numbers and equal abilities, to provide the best competition within league play.
This group falls under the USA Hockey Pilot Program for Development. The primary emphasis for this program is to promote fun, develop skills, and increase opportunities for athletes and to modify the playing environment to meet the needs for this age of athletes.
Some practices will be full ice shared with two teams. Games will be conducted half ice with the ice divided into half. Games will be played with three skaters per side and a goaltender if possible.
It is necessary for a parent to serve as team parent.
All teams will be selected by the Coaches Committee and the Program Director, using the skating test results. The goal of this committee will be to have teams of equal numbers and equal abilities, to provide the best competition within league play.
Emphasis in the Squirt league is placed on skating ability and basic hockey knowledge. Coaches should encourage their players to play at and learn all positions.
All teams will be selected by the Coaches Committee and the Program Director, using the skating test results. The goal of the committee will be to have teams of equal numbers and equal abilities, to provide the best competition within league play.
No body checking or boarding allowed, a 2-minute penalty will be assessed. An opposing player may be “ridden” off the puck. Referees will use their judgment in assessing penalties for checking. No slap shots allowed. Two minute penalties may be assessed to players who are not wearing proper equipment as described by Minot Hockey Boosters. Players will not be allowed back on the ice until they have the proper equipment, and are using it.
Line changes will be made on the fly or at breaks during the game. Goalies will wear full equipment.
Only USA Hockey certified coaches and players are allowed in the player box. Some additional practices may be held at outdoor rinks at the coaches or program directors discretion.
After the “A” and “B” post season teams are selected in January. We will be having practices as “A” and “B” teams with possible games scheduled before the post season begins at the end of February. During this time you will still have your house league games and practices.
The Squirt “A” team will be comprised of the top 12 to 15 skaters and 1 to 2 goalies, no matter of age and number of years in Squirts. When the number of interested players is 15 or more, we will have a tryout before January 15th. If there are less than 15 players interested in Squirt “A” travel, the program director and the selection committee will make the team decision. The parents will pay for all expenses for this team. This will include but is not limited to coaches travel expenses, ice time, and tournament fees. This team will continue on as a post-season team. The cost per player will be approximately $300 - $375 plus your travel expenses.
Registration will be due the first Friday in January for both Squirt “A” and Squirt “B” teams. Teams will be selected by the program director and selection committee by January 15th. The teams will start at the completion of their in house season. Squirt “A” will practice 2 ½ to 3 hours each week and play 3 to 4 tournaments.
All squirt house league players not participating in Squirt “A” will be eligible for Squirt “B”. Squirt “B” will share 2 practices per week with other Squirt “B” teams and play 2 to 3 tournaments.
One of the allotted tournaments will be our local Squirt Tournament of Champions. Single games will be scheduled on coaches’ discretion.
PeeWee travel teams are under the jurisdiction of Minot Hockey Boosters. The purpose is to provide more uniformity between team schedules and practices.
Minot Hockey Boosters will fund ice for games and practices. Coaches’ hotel rooms are the responsibility of the players’ parents or guardians.
No player will be omitted from a travel team because of his/her parent’s inability to meet the financial obligations of travel team participation. If you feel that you cannot meet your player’s full share of the costs, please make arrangements with the league commissioner or coordinator of the player’s team.
There will be one “A” team of 11 and 12 year olds. There will also be one or more “B” teams, depending on the number of skaters in the league. If there is more than one “B” team, players will be divided to make the teams as equally balanced as possible. Selection of travel teams will be made by a Selection Committee and the Program Director. Selection will be made based on player skill evaluation and game play. If any portion of the tryout process will be missed. Players must
have Board approval. Selection notification procedure will be determined by coaches and program director. The total enrollment of players may alter the final number of players per team. It is MHB policy that each team will have approximately the same number of players per team. There will be an “A1”, “A2”, “B1”, and “B2” State Tournament at the PeeWee level. Whenever the number of B teams in the state dictates there will also be a “B3” State Tournament.
The rules of Minot Hockey Boosters and the PeeWee league also apply to out-of-town trips. Remember, the PeeWee players are representatives of Minot Hockey Boosters and the City of Minot.
It is mandatory that each PeeWee travel team select a team Parent and a team Manager. No games can be played until these are selected.
All travel team players will receive a MHB jacket with registration. This jacket must be well cared for. It is intended to be used for two years. The participant agrees to purchase a replacement jacket should your jacket become unsightly or lost.
Travel players dress code will be as follows:
Home/Away Games: Players will be required to wear Team Jacket, Khaki dress pants (no cargo),
collared shirt and no baseball hats.
Travel team Curfew:
Night before home games 9:30 pm at your own house. Hotel curfew 11:00 pm or earlier depending
on when you play in the morning.
** Additions and exceptions can be made with program director’s approval.
The Bantam travel teams are under the jurisdiction of Minot Hockey Boosters. The purpose of this is to provide more uniformity between team schedules and practices.
Minot Hockey Boosters will fund ice time for games and practices. Coaches’ hotel rooms are the responsibility of the players’ parents or guardians.
No player will be omitted from a travel team because of his/her parent’s inability to meet the financial obligations of the travel team participation. If you feel that you cannot meet your player’s full share of the cost, please make arrangements with the league commissioner or coordinator of the player’s team.
Bantams will have one “A” team of 13 and 14 year olds. There will also be one or more “B” teams, depending on the number of skaters. If there is more than one “B” team, players will be divided to make the teams as equally balanced as possible.
Selection of travel team players will be made by the Selection Committee and the Program Director. Selection will be made based on player skill evaluation and game play. If any portion of the tryout process will be missed. The player must have Board approval. Selection notification procedure will be determined by coaches and program director. The total enrollment of players may alter the final number of players per team. It is MHB policy that each team will have approximately the same number of players per team.
There will be an “A1”, “A2”, “B1”, and “B2” State Tournament at the Bantam level. Whenever the number of B teams in the state dictates, there will also be a “B3” State Tournament.
The rules of Minot Hockey Boosters and the Bantam League also apply to out-of-town trips. Remember, the Bantam players are representatives of Minot Hockey Boosters and the City of Minot.
It is mandatory that each Bantam team select a team Parent and team Manager. No games can be played until they are selected.
All travel team players will receive a MHB jacket with registration. This jacket must be well cared for. It is intended to be used for two years. The participant agrees to purchase a replacement jacket should your jacket become unsightly or lost.
Travel players dress code will be as follows:
Home/Away Games: Players will be required to wear Team Jacket, Khaki dress pants (no cargo), collared shirt and no baseball hats.
Travel team Curfew:
Night before home games 9:30 pm at your own house. Hotel curfew 11:00 pm or earlier depending on when you play in the morning.
** Additions and exceptions can be made with program director’s approval.
The Girls travel teams are under the jurisdiction of Minot Hockey Boosters. The purpose of this is to provide uniformity between team schedules and practices.
Minot Hockey Boosters will fund ice time for games and practices. Coaches’ hotel rooms are the responsibility of the players’ parents or guardians.
No player will be omitted from a travel team because of her parent’s inability to meet financial obligations of the travel team participation. If you feel that you cannot meet your player’s full share of the cost, please make arrangements with the league commissioner or coordinator of the player’s team.
All teams will be selected by the Coaches and Program Director. Travel teams will be divided into NDAHA league format at the discretion of the board.
The rules of Minot Hockey Boosters and the applicable league also apply to out-of-town trips. Remember, the players are representatives of Minot Hockey Boosters and the City of Minot. It is mandatory that each Girls team select a Team Parent and Team Manager. No games can be played until they are selected.
All travel team players will receive a MHB jacket with registration. This jacket must be well cared for. It is intended to be used for two years. The participant agrees to purchase a replacement jacket should your jacket become unsightly or lost.
Travel players dress code will be as follows:
Home/Away Games: Players will be required to wear Team Jacket, Khaki dress pants (no cargo), collared shirt and no baseball hats.
Travel team Curfew:
Night before home games 9:30 pm at your own house. Hotel curfew 11:00 pm or earlier depending on when you play in the morning.
** Additions and exceptions can be made with program director’s approval.
