Important Bantam Team Information

The Patriots and Wildcat Youth Hockey are joining at the Bantam level for one year to make two Co Op teams. Per WAHA's decision, the A team will play as the Patriots and the B team will play as Wildcats. This allows us to field competitive teams with similarly skilled skaters playing together in a safer and more enjoyable environment.

In-House Programs

Level 1 (ages 4 and up) For children who have never been on skates or have limited skating experience. It is designed to build self-confidence on the ice with emphasis on the fundamentals of skating and stickhandling. Sessions are Sunday afternoons for 45 minutes. Season is broken into two 8 week sessions: November – December and January – February.

Level 2 (ages 5-7) Teaches kids with at least one year of skating experience the basic components of the forward and backward stride as well as more advanced skating techniques when appropriate. Teams will have two practices per week and play cross ice games on the weekends. Season begins in late October and ends in early March.

Level 3 (ages 6-8) Builds on skills learned in Level 2. For more advanced skaters or those wanting less of a commitment than the Mite Travel Program offers. Teams will have two practices per week and play cross ice games on the weekends. Season begins in late October and ends in early March.

U10 Recreational (ages 9 and up) For older beginner skaters or those wanting less commitment than the Mite or Squirt Travel Programs offer. Advanced skill development and game situations will be taught. Teams will have two practices per week and play half ice games on the weekends.
Season begins in late October and ends in early March.

Travel Programs

Mites (7-8 year olds). 1-2 practices per week and approximately 25 games during the season. Season begins in late September and ends in early March.

Squirts (9-10 year olds).1-2 practices per week and approximately 30 games during the season. Season begins in late September and ends in early March.

Pee Wees (11-12 year olds). 2-3 practices per week and approximately 35 games during the season. Season begins in late September and ends in early March.

Bantams (13-14 year olds). 2-3 practices per week and approximately 35 games during the season. Season begins in late September and ends in early March.