U7
All individuals who are 5 or 6 years of age, as of December 31st, are eligible to register in the U7 division, which offers structured practices and games at a ratio of 3:1.
Participants are rostered to teams consisting of a maximum of 19 players.
All players play all positions, including goaltender; goaltender equipment is provided by MMHA.
A qualified coach will facilitate all on-ice activities; however, each team will require several parent volunteers.
Practices will focus on technical skills, with an introduction to individual tactics.
Games commence in the second week of November and will be played cross-ice 4-on-4 (plus 1 player defending the net) for the entire season.
A 2x3 net will be utilized.
The score clock is utilized to time game lengths (2x25 minute periods) and shift changes (2 minutes) - the score will not be recorded and game sheets are not utilized.
Games will be officiated by certified officials. There is no offside nor icing; minor infractions (penalties), goals and puck freezes will result in change of puck possession.
Efforts will be made to facilitate a tournament; however, this is dependent on the number of registrations.
