8 and Under
Ages
For the 2026-27 season this program will be for players born in 2018 and 2019.
Where
Your practices and home games will be played at the Bethlehem YMCA.
When
Registration will open during the summer and closes at the end of September. Practices begin the mid October and your season runs until the beginning of March.
Practices/Games
Our 8U program will practice 3 times per week. Practices are station-based and follow USA Hockey ADM practice plans. Skill sessions with our Skills Instructor are included in your ice allocation.
We are lucky to have North American Hockey System coach Dave Randall and his staff run our skills night practices each week.
Our 8u team will play in a house league style game format for the 'games' portion of the season. This means athletes will be assigned to a team and play peers within the organization. We plan to have multiple teams and up to 10+ house league games for our athletes.
Some of our 8u athletes will also play in games against other local organizations. These athletes will travel to various rinks around the area and participate in weekend long tournaments.
All athletes and teams are coached by USA Hockey certified adults and will always practice together.
Additional Costs
Your team may participate in a few tournaments. One of these tournaments typically costs each player around $50. Details concerning this will be discussed within the teams.
2026-2027 Season
Our 8U program follows the USA Hockey ADM Model, where player development is the primary focus. The 8U teams will enjoy half-ice games, ADM practices, and on ice skill sessions.
We are lucky to have North American Hockey System coach Dave Randall, and his staff run our skills night practices each week, as well as Scott Rock from winning edge assisting our players on hockey fundamentals.