Sabres 6U/8U Hockey
Registration opens on April 1, 2026.
Our Mites program is for players with Birth Years 2018-2022
Sabres players will be split by skill level into teams, at an evaluation held in September.
The top 2 teams (Half-Ice A & Half-Ice B) will play independently scheduled games against other Half-Ice CBHL (Chesapeake Bay Hockey League) teams.
The remainder of the players will play on Cross-Ice teams which will play independently scheduled games both at home and at other rinks.
Players can opt out of Half-Ice if their desire is to play Cross-Ice. All teams should expect to travel some for games, but the travel schedule for Half-Ice is heavier.
Experience Required
The only “experience” required to become a Sabre Mite player is that the player must be able to stand up on their own on the ice if they fall down. Programs such as Learn To Play, Snowplow Sam, etc. are certainly beneficial - but are NOT required to become a Sabre.
When
Program starts in September with evaluations, and practices will begin that week as well. Season will run through the end of February.
Where
Practices
Players will practice 2 times per week. Half Ice players will have a 3rd skills practice with the Sabres Skills instructors.
Games
Teams will play games against other clubs in the DMV area, and will also participate in the Beach Bash tournament in Ocean City, MD at the end of the season in late February.
Jerseys
Players must purchase game jerseys in addition to registration fee.
6U/8U MITE HOCKEY 2026-2027
6U/8U (Mite) Birth years: 2018-2022.
Sabres Mites Registration will open on April 1, 2026.
In order to register for Sabres Mites, all players must have a USA Hockey Registration number for the 2026/2027 season. You can go here to register with USA Hockey:
https://membership.usahockey.com
If you are new to the Sabres Club, we will also need a photo or a scan of your child’s birth certificate. This is only required once (not every season), and is a requirement of USA Hockey for age verification purposes.
Evaluations will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 8:10am - 10:10am. Players will be split into 2 groups for evaluations. Group 1 will go on from 8:10-9:10am, and Group 2 will go on from 9:10-10:10am. Group assignments will be emailed out the week of Evaluations.
All the teams will be put together and announced no later than Sunday, September 13, 2026. Parents will be notified of which team their child has been placed on via email.
SEASON COST:
Cross Ice Mites: $1,150.00
Half-Ice Mites: $1,700.00
* A $500 payment is due upon registration. The remaining balance is split evenly and paid monthly over the course of the next 5 months.
** Players who are assigned to a Half Ice team will pay an additional $500 which is due upon notification after evaluations.
Half-Ice teams will begin their practice schedule the week of September 14th, 2026. Cross Ice teams will begin practice on Saturday, September 19th, 2026.
We will have 2 Half-Ice teams, and up to 4 Cross Ice teams (as numbers allow).
If you do not want your child to be placed on a Half-Ice team, please email the Hockey Director before evaluations to let him know: Scott Kelly - hockeydirector@somdsabres.org
At this time, the practice schedule is still TBD. However, Half Ice teams will have 1 Saturday practice, 1 weekday practice, and 1 On-Ice Skills weekday session.
Cross Ice Teams will practice on Saturday and Sunday mornings, time TBD - but most likely 8:00-9:00am each morning.
The Mite game slot at the Capital Clubhouse will be on Saturdays. The time is TBD, but will likely be from 11:20am - 12:20pm. Mite teams will NOT have home games every weekend.
Home games are scheduled very fluidly throughout the season, and games will be added as they are scheduled. The Mite teams will also have away games, and Jamborees - which are also scheduled on a fluid basis.
Any other questions may be directed to our Hockey Director, Scott Kelly: hockeydirector@somdsabres.org
Thank you!
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