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Termite & Mite/ 8U Hockey (In-House) Program Overview

This program is offered to our younger skaters, age 5/pre-k to 4th grade. The primary purpose of the Termite and Mite is to create a welcoming environment for the kids and to foster a love of the game. Players in this program develop hockey and skating skills, and most importantly they have fun.


Youth Hockey Eligibility

Any person who is age-eligible per USA Hockey requirements and who lives or has parents who live in the Grand Forks school district is eligible for play. Individuals who live in the Greater Grand Forks area, outside of the Grand Forks school district, and wish to play for the Grand Forks Youth Hockey Association must request a waiver/transfer from their member organization through the NDAHA and receive approval from NDAHA.


Age Group/ Level of Play

Level: Start to End

Bantam, 15U/14U: 6/1/2010 - 5/31/2012

Peewee, 12U: 6/1/2012 - 5/31/2014

Squirt, 10U: 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2016

Mite, 8U: 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2018

Termite, 6U: 6/1/2018 - 5/31/2020


Equipment

Players will need to have the following items.

  • Helment
  • Neck Guard
  • Mouth Guard
  • Practice Jersey
  • Shoulder Pads
  • Elbow Pads
  • Jock
  • Gloves
  • Hockey Sticks
  • Hockey Pants
  • Shin Pads
  • Hockey Socks
  • Skates
  • Hockey Bag
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