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Mite Clinics

2023-2024 Mite Early Season Clinic Information

For general information about the Minneapolis Storm Mite Program, please see our In-house Program page.

All Mites registered for the 2023-2024 season are welcome to participate in early season on-ice clinics. Once scheduled, clinics schedule will be posted here. Typically they will start in October and take place on Saturdays and Sundays through October. Sessions will be run by Storm Mite coaches and include a mix of drills and scrimmage time to help players find their hockey legs before team formation in November.

Clinic dates and times will be available via the SportsEngine app. Within a few days of registering your player, you will be able to access the appropriate level (Mite 1, 2, 3) clinic schedule within the SportsEngine app. 

Clinic Participation Information/FAQ

  • Your player must be registered for the 2023-2024 season to participate
  • Which session should your player attend?
    • If your player is registered for Mighty Mites/6U – please disregard, Mighty Mites do not participate in preseason clinics
    • All players registered for Mites should attend the session that aligns to their respective level for the upcoming season:
      • Mite 1: First grade for the 2023-2024 school year (generally born between June 1, 2016 and May 31, 2017) Note: Players in this age group are also eligible to register for Mighty Mites/6U; skill, grade level and size may help determine level.
      • Mite 2: Second grade for the 2023-2024 school year (generally born between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016)
      • Mite 3: Third grade for the 2023-2024 school year (generally born between June 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015)

        If you have questions about which level your player should be at, please reach out to Mite Director Andy Krall (info below).
  • How do I sign up to coach?
    • Submit an MHA Coach Registration and fulfill ALL requirements listed below to be permitted on the ice for clinic sessions. 
    • Be sure to complete the registration and certification requirements due prior to participating (see below)

Requirement

Location

Due Date

Renew

Cost

Time Est

Register as a coach with USA Hockey

Online

Prior to participating

Annual

$46*

5 mins

Apply for and pass a Background Screening

Online

Prior to participating

Bi-annual

$30

5 mins

Complete SafeSport Online Training Module

Online

Prior to participating

Annual

$0

1-2 hours

Complete a Concussion Training

Online

Prior to participating

Bi- annual

$0

1-2 hours

Complete the USA Hockey Mite/8U Age Specific Module

Online

Prior to participating

One time

$10

2-4 hours

Register as a coach with Minneapolis Hockey Association

Online

Prior to participating

Annual

$0

5 mins

Attend a USA Hockey CEP Level 1 Class

Virtual Meeting

Dec 31st

One time

$50

6-8 hours

*Reimburseable by MHA

If you have any questions about the above information, including what level your child should play, please contact Mite Director Andy Krall.

Andy Krall

Mite Director