Hockey & Mini-Mite Academy

This academy is designed for skaters who have an interest in playing hockey and would like to develop the necessary skills to be able to participate in a hockey program.

Skaters are required to have participated in our Learn-to-Skate program and have completed (evaluation sheets will indicate when the skater has passed the level) classes through either Tot Advanced and/or the Pre-Alpha class based on their age. Skaters will then work in their respective skill leveled break out groups to develop and improve their skating skills and receive proper training on playing. Related skills skater will develop include: stick handling, puck handling, and shooting.

Mini-Mite Academy skaters will typically be 5 years old and younger.

Hockey Academy skaters will typically be between 6-13 years old.

Hockey & Mini-Mite Academy Brochure

Saturdays 7:30 am - 8:15 am

Required equipment:  These can be borrowed thru NIHA's shed program upon request.) You will need to purchase the socks, protective under garment, and mouth guard.

  • Elbow pads

  • Shin-guards

  • Hockey gloves

  • Helmet

  • Hockey pants

  • Shoulder pads

  • Mouth guards

Once the skater passes the skills needed to move up  NIHA  will have them join a team. HSSA provides  each player with the necessary skills needed to compete at the House and / or Travel level.  Each player will advance through  this program and eventually be placed on a team within the Newark Ice Hockey Association (NIHA).

The First step is getting your skating skills in place…everything else is built around skating… Have a strong skating ....technique and hockey skills will follow!

Hockey & Mini-Mite Academy Classes  consist of 45 minutes of lessons and  practice.   Please read the "First day of class" information … this will prepare you for what you need before starting class.

Session Dates

Fall I Session: September 7- October 12

September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12

Fall II Session: October 19 - December 7

October 19, 26, November 2, 16, 23 (No class 11/9 or 11/30) December 7

Winter Session: January 4 - February 15

January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15

Spring Session: March 15 - April 26

March 15, 22 (No class 3/1, 3/8, or 3/29) April 5, 12, 19, 26

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