Youth Hockey

Programs & Schedule | Registration & Fees

Iowa City Blizzard All Teams

NEW TO HOCKEY

Mini-Mites – Beginner Skaters (7 and under)
This program teaches skating and hockey fundamentals with an emphasis on having fun while learning.

EXPERIENCED SKATERS
Players with skating experience will enter either the Storm or Blizzard program. These programs place an emphasis on skating, hockey fundamentals, and team play. Storm and Blizzard skaters practice together within their age groups.

STORM - Recreational (Non-Travel) Program
Storm skaters are members of our local recreational teams. These skaters will play intra-squad games during the course of the season.

BLIZZARD – Competitive Travel Program
Blizzard skaters are members of the competitive travel teams. These skaters play in games against teams from other area associations.

AGE LEVELS - USA Hockey Guidelines
Skaters in the Storm and Blizzard programs are divided into subgroups according to birth year.

Mites: 7-8 years old (2002-2003)
Squirts: 9-10 (2000-2001)
Peewees: 11-12 (1998-1999)
Bantams: 13-14 (1996-1997)
Midgets: 15+ (high school aged)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

All practices are held at Coral Ridge Ice Arena

Beginners (Mini-Mites)/Mites*: 5:30-6:30 MON and  THURS

*Additional practice for Mites travel team: 6:30-7:00  THURS

Squirt: 6:45-8:00 MON, 7:00-8:15 WED

Peewee/Bantam: 8:15-9:30 MON, 7:15-8:30 THUR

**Game schedules will be posted later in the season