Nassau County Mite Program
After initial registration according to ages, players will be placed in one of the following programs: “USA Hockey’s Red, White & Blue Program” (ages 5-8) designed to teach basic hockey skills without the competitive pressure of actual games.
Fundamentals, learning and practicing skills in small groups are emphasized. The Mite Development League is designed for intermediate level players with emphasis on fundamentals, learning and practicing skills. Sessions are usually held on Sundays. Schedule does vary and outdoor ice slots may be impacted by weather conditions.
Ages
What aged players are appropriate for this program?
This program is open to all players, male and female born between January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2020
When
What time of the year does this program run?
This program will start on the first Sunday in October (October 5, 2025) and runs through the second Sunday in March (March 8, 2026).
Where
Where are sessions typically held?
All Sunday Clinics are held at Cantiague Park. All of the Saturday Games will be held at Christopher Morley Park in Searingtown.
Practices
When are practices and how often are they?
There are two sessions each week. Saturday intra-squad games led by coaches at Morley Park on Saturday mornings (weather permitting) and Sunday clinic sessions at Cantiague Park. Both Saturday and Sunday are in the morning and are 1 hour sessions.
Games
How many games will they play? What days of the week?
Games will be held on Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 9:30am (weather permitting) at Christopher Morley Park. This is an outdoor rink. Games usually start the first Saturday in December, (based of Rink opening).
Jerseys
Are jerseys provided or are they purchased separately?
All players will receive a Jersey and one pair of socks. This is included in your fee.
Cost
Payable to the Treasurer of Nassau County. $310.00
Cost 2
Payable to Nassau Parks Conservancy $110.00
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I pay by credit card?
- NCHL only takes checks at this time. Please follow the instructions in the application form for how to complete the checks for payment.
- Is there a phone number I can call for questions?
- Unfortunately, we do not have a dedicated person answering phones for Hockey questions. Best way to have your questions answered is to send email directly to pzsamboky@nassaucountny.gov.
- I have two players in the program in two different age groups; can my younger child play in the division with my older child?
- Mites cannot play in the older NCHL divisions.
- Is there a player assessment? If so, when?
- Mites do not have a player assessment. All players beginner to more advanced are welcome to join. Our program is a developmental program designed to give players the skills they need to progress into older age groups. Our coaches adapt the program and small area games to help each skill level progress.
- Are there certified coaches or mainly parent coaches? Do the same coaches run the practice sessions as well as games?
- All our coaches are USA Hockey certified, and background checked. A long list of requirements is included with the player application with links to what all our coaches certification requirements.
- Parent coaches are welcome to join players on the ice once all requirements are completed and verified.
- What equipment do players need?
- Please note that Nassau County Hockey does not provide equipment for players. For mites looking to try the goalie position we do have goalie gear to lend the players - we encourage all players to try playing goal.
- A good guide for hockey equipment can be found on the Pure Hockey website - https://www.purehockey.com/c/youth-hockey-gear-guide-a-checklist-for-parents
- USA Hockey also has a lot of information about gear and what to expect in playing hockey. You can start here: https://www.usahockey.com/comeplayyouthhockey
Mite Program
MITE PROGRAM (Ages 5-8): Skill Development and Cross-Ice Games.