MITE/8U

This program is for players born on or after June 1, 2016.

Our Mite program is co-ed, and our U8 program is girls-only.

Note: A birth certificate will be required as part of the registration process when you register for your first season.

Season begins with a preseason skate of large group practices in October. Teams are seeded after skills testing in mid-to-late November. The season runs through March.

Practices are held at the Furniture & Things Event Center in Elk River.

Home games are hosted at the Furniture & Things Event Center in Elk River. Lower level Mite teams largely play each other, while upper level Mite teams play other teams within the District 10 area.

Jerseys are provided once teams are established. Full equipment is required.

Mandatory:

Helmet with face mask, mouthguard, neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, breezers, shin guards, skates, and stick.

More info can be found on the MN Hockey 101 page.

USA Hockey membership is required for both the player and parents and/or guardians, and needs to be renewed prior to registration each season.

The player registration has a small fee, and the adult (volunteer) registration has no charge.

Completion of SafeSport training by each parent and/or guardian is required by USA Hockey and is free to complete once you've secured a USA Hockey membership.

SafeSport training is not required to be completed ahead of registration, but is required to be completed prior to claiming any volunteer hours.

Completion of a background screening is required by USA Hockey for parents and/or guardians who will be volunteering.

The background screening is valid for two years and has a small fee.

Minnesota Hockey requires players to register with the association that serves their home or school address.

For ERYHA, families must reside within or attend school in the Elk River or Zimmerman districts—waivers may apply.

Questions? Contact ERYHARegistrar@outlook.com.

ERYHA is a community-based program and volunteers make our program possible and more affordable.

ERYHA families are required to complete annual volunteer hours or opt for a buyout to help support tournaments, events, and operations. Full program details can be found on our volunteer page.

ERYHA requires all families to sell $250 in raffle tickets per player, with a max of $500 per family.

There is a buy-out option available.

Full program details can be found on our fundraising page.

To promote a positive, development-focused experience, ERYHA partners with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to provide training for coaches and parents.

All coaches and one parent or guardian per family are required to attend a one-hour session annually.

All ERYHA families are required to agree to the Parent and Player Codes of Conduct during registration.

We recommend reviewing these expectations with your player at the start of each season to help foster a respectful, sportsmanlike environment on and off the ice.