The purpose of ACYHA's Learn-to-Skate Program is to introduce skating to kids before the regular hockey season kicks off.  Our goal is to provide your kids with a great experience: one that offers an excellent and comfortable learning environment, where they feel encouraged and have a desire to join our successful hockey program!

No prior skating experience is necessary!  Recommended age is 4-9.

The Learn-to-Skate program is included with the $50 New Mite Registration for the 2022-2023 season.

Program Details:

• Included in the $50 New Mite Season Registration 
• Four One-Half (1/2) hour Skating Sessions
• Equipment provided by ACYHA, except skates

Generally, we have players ages 4-9 attending our Learn to Skate Program.

* After the four week Learn-to-Skate program, you may email the Mite Coordinator at MitesACYHA@gmail.com if your player does NOT want to continue with the Mini-Mite hockey season.  You may re-register the following year for New Mite if your skater needs more time to commit to hockey.    

**USA Hockey Registration is also required with our Learn to Skate Program. To see the USA Hockey Fee structure click HERE.

Participants are encouraged to dress in full hockey gear.  Gear bags, hockey equipment, and a practice jersey with socks will be available for our new mites.   See our Mite Equipment website for more info and to sign-up for your Equipment Pickup  Time.     

What should kids wear for Learn to Skate?

MANDATORY= Skates and Helmets

Parents are responsible for providing skates.  New skates can be purchased at the local sports store All-Star Sports in New Hope.  Used skates can be purchased at Play It Again Sports, Dave's Sporting Goods in Maple Grove, or Facebook Marketplace.

Please register as a New Mite, which includes the Learn-to-Skate program.  The cost is $50.  LATE registrations for Learn-to-Skate will be accepted.  Scholarships are available.  Please contact a Mite Director for information.

Fall 2023 dates are October 15th, October 21st, October 29th, and November 5th.  Players will be assigned to Session A or Session B before the session begins.