preseason information
Girls 8U
8U STRUCTURE
In November & December, 8U teams can expect 2 weekend (1 Saturday and 1 Sunday) and 1 weeknight ice touch. These include shared ice practices with another 8U or 6U team and possible in house scrimmage/games.
District 6 half ice games may begin in December, at which point the weekend structure changes to 1 practice and 1 game. 8U teams participate in a tournament during the first half of the season.
In January through the end of the season in March, the 2 weekend and 1 weeknight ice touches continue. Practices will be shared ice with another 8U or 6U team. The 1 game/scrimmage will be in house or with other D6 teams. 8U teams will follow D6 limits regarding scheduling full ice games.
As weather permits, there is potential for an OPTIONAL 2nd weeknight practice outdoors. 8U teams will participate in a late winter Jamboree and the CCHA Hockey Hoopla in March.
Ages
Girls 8U Program is for players in 2nd or 3rd grade.
Please see Age Classifications page for more details.
Where
Practices will take place at Chaska Community Center or Victoria Rec Center.
Some away scrimmages in second half of the seasons take place at nearby community rinks.
Extra Costs
Beyond USA Hockey registration and season registration there are no additional association fees.
Teams will, at their own discretion, incur other costs such as coaches gifts. However, these are not required expenses.
Required Equipment
All players must have skates, stick, gloves, shin pads, elbow pads, breezers, pelvic protector, shoulder pads, helmet, mouthguard, and neck protector. Players without all required equipment will not be allowed on the ice.
Jamborees
Information
8U Commissioner
Name: Shelly Dolenc
Email: lowergirls@cchockey.org