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posted 05/19/2013 May, 2013
Dear CCYH Mite Families:
I am writing to update you on the plans for the CCYH Mite program for the 2013-2014 season. CCYH remains committed the USA Hockey’s ADM model, which suggests cross – ice play for U8 players as a way to tailor the game to the strengths and capabilities of this age group. We feel strongly that a well-managed program which includes small area games and cross-ice competition build skills more quickly for these young players by increasing the “touches” each has in a given practice or game, and by exposing each player to more hockey situations in a shorter period of time.
Still, we (and other programs like CCYH) have listened to our membership, and realize that the thrill of playing a “full ice” game is an important part of the hockey experience for U8 players. As a result, we will be entering our three Mite teams in the new Valley Hockey League “hybrid” league for 2013-2014. Membership in this USA Hockey-approved league will allow our teams to compete with other town programs in cross-ice games from September through December, and then advance to full ice games for the remainder of the season. As with our other Valley League entries, teams of similar ability will be “seeded” into divisions to ensure balanced and competitive play. CCYH will continue to conduct weekend “Pond Hockey” cross-ice games at Middlesex School on Saturdays and Sundays beginning in November, and will participate in Mite jamborees and tournaments as they become available.
Our 2013-2014 age group coordinators will be reviewing the evaluation results and current coach comments in the coming weeks, and CCYH will announce the rosters for the three Mite teams in mid-August. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact me or AJ Griswold (
) and Kevin Labadini (
) the Mite age-group coordinators.
Sincerely,
Matt Crozier
President, CCYH
Email:
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Cell: 978.394.2185
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