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New To Hockey

 

Welcome to the St. Louis Park Hockey Association

Thank you for your interest in our youth boys & girls program!

Why Hockey?

1.  Hockey IS fun
Hockey is a great spectator sport with many opportunities to meet new people & make new friends (for the whole family). 
 
2.  Hockey is great exercise for the body & mind.
A cardiovascular, interval, fast-paced sport that also helps you develop high levels of physical coordination, mental focus and concentration.
 
3.  Hockey teaches life skills -- teamwork & character
Kids learn the value of working with others toward a common goal in a fun, encouraging environment.  They experience a team spirit that promotes trust, responsibility, sportsmanship, self-confidence and determination.  They build character through their accomplishments and by rebounding from disappointments.
 
4.  You live in MN.
During the winter months, it is a great way to keep your child active.  Besides, MN is the state of hockey!

Where do I begin?

If your son or daughter is new to hockey, then they will most likely start in the Mite program  (coed) or Girls 6U program(please visit for FAQ and Mite 101 info).

  • Mites are for boys and girls, ages 4 - 9 years old.
  • Levels range from Mite 1 - 4.  Mite 1 is for first time skaters
Questions?  Please contact our Mite Coordinator
 
  • Squirt (coed) or 10U (all girls) program is for ages 9-10.
  • Peewee (coed) or 12U (all girls) program is for ages 11-12.
  • Bantam is for boys and girls ages 13-14
  • 15U is for girls ages 13-15

How much does it cost?

  • FREE for a first year youth / girls player
  • $99 for a  Mite 1
  • $215 for Mite 2 and 3
  • $290 for Mite 4

What equipment does my child need?

SLPHA rents equipment (excluding skates and a stick) for $30 per year for any registered player.

  • Helmet
  • Hockey pants (breezers)
  • Gloves
  • Shin guards, elbow & shoulder pads
  • Ice skates  (need to buy or rent) and hockey Stick  (need to buy)
 

What is the time commitment?

Mite 1, 2 and 3 teams typically skate on Saturdays and Sundays at the St. Louis Park Rec Center.  Mite 4 teams practice 1 additional weeknight and sometimes at Hat Trick Hockey in St. Louis Park.  There will never be a 6am or 9pm practice in the SLPHA Mite program. 

Casy Anderson

Casy Anderson

Mite Coordinator

Resources to get started

USA Hockey & MN Hockey have a number of helpful resources to get you and your family ready for the great game of hockey.