Little Bruins

Come see what hockey is all about! This program is offered to new, first-time players and provides the opportunity for participants to develop fundamental skills of hockey. It is an excellent platform that serves as a steppingstone to Mite Lites. Hockey equipment is included with registration. Little Bruins meets once a week for 1 hour in October. Upon completion, players have the option to join Mite Lites. 

Mite Lites

An introductory program for players under 8 years old that are new to hockey. This program focuses on the basic fundamental skills of hockey. Emphasis is placed on fun and learning skills such as skating, shooting, and passing and aims to build confidence in a player’s progressing abilities to prepare for 8U. Practices are twice a week for 1-hour and run November through February. There are occasional intrasquad scrimmages but no travel or competitive games.

8U House

This program provides opportunities to play for enjoyment, fitness and fellowship. Skill development and team concepts are stressed, rather than competition. Practices are two times per week from November through February. Players are grouped into house teams and play 10-15 cross-ice scrimmages over the course of the season. An optional game or tournament may be offered throughout the season for additional fees. There will be a House Mite Jamboree at the end of the season where each team will play games over the course of a weekend. 

8U Co-ed Travel

This program focuses on skill development, fun and balanced player development. At this level, players begin to learn about competition through games that introduce teamwork, effort, and sportsmanship in a supportive environment. 8U Travel teams typically practice twice a week for 1-hour and have one to two cross-ice weekend games with a 4 on 4 half-ice format. Optional away tournaments will be offered throughout the season for additional fees. There will be a Travel Mite Jamboree at the end of the season where each team will play games over the course of a weekend.

10-14U Co-ed House

This program is intended for kids new to hockey, or those not wanting to play on a travel team but want to continue to play hockey. The focus is on an equal balance of skill development and game and team concepts. Practices are two times a week for the first four weeks and then one practice a week for the remainder of the season. The league also has 12-16 intra-squad games. There is also the potential to host an intra-league playoff and championship to conclude the season. 

10U, 12U, 14U Co-ed & Girls Travel

These programs provide an opportunity for higher-level skill development for players who have the desire and ability for a competitive experience. A balance of winning and sportsmanship is stressed. Travel is required for competition with other teams within Vermont and nearby states. Teams will likely choose to travel within New England and New York to play in away tournaments during the season. Travel Teams at the 10U, 12U and 14U brackets are tiered according to overall skill level of the team. RAHA submits the initial tiering to VSAHA at the onset of the season. Teams may change tiers based on team records, recommendations and/or petitions. VSAHA has the ultimate authority to designate a team to a specific tier.