8U Hockey
- NCYH'S U8 Program is the very foundation - the base upon which the Association builds its travel and recreational teams.
- The USA Hockey Initiation Program is designed for players 5-8 years old.
- It encourages a non-competitive environment in which children can learn the basic skills without the distractions that are often associated with an over emphasis on winning.
- Mastery of fundamental skills and the fun of playing are essential to the development of a lifelong interest in hockey.
OBJECTIVES
- Modify the playing environment to meet the needs for this specific age group
- Increase opportunities for players to touch and handle the puck
- Stress participation, fun and skill development
- Increase the practice to game ratio to a minimum of two practices to each game
- Provide a positive environment for learning the fundamental skills of hockey
- Improve the utilization of ice time
AGES
Our 8U league is for birth years 2018-2023 for the upcoming fall hockey season.
(Please note: 2023 birth year registrations are subject to final approval by the NCYH Hockey Office.)
WHEN
Evaluations start early October
Practices will start mid-October.
The season will conclude early March.
WHERE
NoCo Ice Center
7900 Fairgrounds Ave
Ft. Collins, CO
PRACTICES
- Beginner - Thursday and Saturday
- Intermediate Beginner - Thursday, Saturday
- Intermediate - Tuesday and Saturday
- Advanced - Tuesday and Saturday
NCYH U8 LEVELS
The NCYH 8U Program is divided into four levels:
- Advanced (Blue)
- Intermediate (Yellow)
- Intermediate Beginner (Red High)
- Beginner (Red Low).
Each level has a forty five minute session, twice (2) a week
They will generally follow a 2 practice and 1 game rotation, but subject to change.