AJH 8U/6U MITES

For seven and eight-year-old players (2018-2019), AJH offers a comprehensive 8U Mites program running from October through February. Practices are twice per week, led by AJH Executive Director Harlan Pratt (and other top-qualified coaches). The objective of the 8U Mite program is to develop on-ice balance, coordination, agility, and speed. Lessons are varied and exciting; the overriding goal is that all participants leave the ice with a smile, emphasizing the foundation of skating, speed, power, and endurance. AJH plans to use activity-based, small-area, and cross-ice games. Introducing players to controlled competition during several Jamboree-style games throughout the season (minimal travel for these events). During Jamborees, Aspen 8U players (8U Mites and 8U Girls)  compete against other mountain programs in cross-ice games. 

*Our AJH 8U Girls have the option to skate Tuesdays & Thursdays with our 10U Girls. They will be split into groups to work separately, allowing them to skate on ice with girls only. This will start on Tuesday, September 29th. Prior to this date, girls will skate as co-ed with the scheduled dates and times to the right.

AJH offers a comprehensive 6U Mites (2020 & younger) program from October through February. Practices are weekly, led by AJH Executive Director Harlan Pratt (and top-qualified coaches). The 6U Mite program provides boys' and girls' age-appropriate training, emphasizing physical literacy. The program aims to successfully teach on-ice balance, coordination, and the development of a passion for hockey in all children. 6U Mites practice twice per week with no formal competition. Activity games and small-area games are incorporated into every session. 

AJH 8U (2018-2019) programming begins on September 14th and is officially from October through the end of February. Practices are twice a week. *8U Players may be adjusted into smaller groups to help get the most out of each practice. Updates to practice times/groups would be in November.

Schedule: 

Sept 14th-Sept 25th

Aspen Ice Garden

Monday 4:00-5:00 PM

Wednesday 5:00-6:00 PM

Sept 28th- Feb 24th, 2027

Lewis Ice Arena

Monday 5:00-6:00 PM

Wednesday 5:00-6:00 PM

Cost $575

AJH 6 & Under (2020-2022) programming begins on October 6th and continues until the end of February. Practices are twice a week. *6U Players may be adjusted into smaller groups to help get the most out of each practice. Updates to practice times/groups would be in November.

Schedule:

Oct 5th- Feb 24th, 2026

Lewis Ice Arena

Monday 4:00-5:00 PM

Wednesday 4:00-5:00 PM

Cost $325