GREATER NEW HAVEN WARRIORS 

MITE DEVELOPMENT HOCKEY PROGRAM

Registration is now open!

This program is designed for boys and girls making the transition from learn-to-skate and learn-to-play hockey programs to a more team-oriented, skill-development hockey league.

Format:

The Warriors half-ice USA Hockey ADM format focuses on player’s ice awareness, skill development, and most importantly fun as they begin their journey in hockey. The focus in practice is on the fundamentals:  skating, stick handling, shooting, and hockey IQ in a safe and fun environment. There are no tryouts for Mite Development. All players sign up and are evaluated at the beginning of the season before they are split into four teams.

Schedule:

Mite Development starts September 12th

Days and Times:  Tuesday 5:10 pm - 6:10 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 am,  Sunday 9:10 am - 10:10 am.

All skills, practices, and games are held at Northford Ice Pavilion. 

Tuition: 

$1500 Includes on-ice three times per week (excluding Holidays)

Full equipment is required. Discounted equipment packages are available from the Pro Shop at Northford Ice Pavilion and at Hamden Sports, 2858 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

Volunteers:

If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, please contact Mite Development Director Paul Mastriano at Paul@screentek.net

2021 FALL LEARN-TO-PLAY HOCKEY CLINIC 

REGISTRATION OPEN

The fall program runs for twelve weeks! 

September 25th to December 19th

The Warriors Learn-to-Play Hockey clinic is a preparatory program designed to teach new and returning players 4-10 years old proper skating and introductory hockey skills. This program is for players who have recently completed GNH Warriors First Strides or a similar program and want to advance to the next step in learning the game of hockey. It consists of 24, one-hour sessions at the Northford Ice Pavilion.

Equipment: 

Full equipment is required. Discounted equipment packages are available from The Pro Shop at the Northford Ice Pavilion or  Hamden Sports on Whitney Ave in Hamden. Players will receive a Warriors jersey.

Times:

Saturdays 9:10 - 10:10 AM

Sundays 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Cost: 

$500 (All participants must register at USA Hockey Registration prior to participating.)

For more information, contact President Dennis Mastriano @ dennismastriano@att.net or Bryan Leitch  bryan_leitch009@hotmail.com

TWO Spring Programs are Now Open for Registration

Starting April 10th and 11th

Spring Skating and Skills Clinic is a 12-week program on Saturdays at 9:00 am beginning April 10th. The program is geared for players 4-10 years old. The program is designed to teach new and returning players proper skating and introductory hockey skills.

Skills and Scrimmage Squirts-Bantams is a 12-week program on Sundays at 9:00 am beginning April 11th.  The program is designed for players with game experience. Players will work on their hockey skills and then be grouped by age for Half-Ice games.

Here are the player age and level guidelines for the 2018/2019 season:

Bantams 14U - Birth years 2007 & 2008

PeeWees 12U - Birth years 2009& 20010

Squirts 10U - Birth years 2011 & 2012

Mites 8U - Birth years 2013 & 2014