Levels of Hockey

Mini mites (Initiation and learn to skate)
Ages 3-6. Skating, stick handling, passing, shooting and game situation fundamentals are taught at this level. Boys, girls and new skaters are welcome. Mini mites play up to 2 games per season – possible end of the year tournament.

Mites (Super Mites)
Ages 7-8. Also a great level to start and learn hockey for boys and girls. Mites learn and continue to build on the skills listed above. Emphasis is on developing knowledge of the rules of the game and proper positioning. 20-30 games per season with some travel.

Squirts
Ages 9-10. A no checking league where positioning and team play are further enhanced. Players are challenged to skate faster, harder and cleaner. Players often discover preferred positions and comfort level. Coaches work with players, improving individual skills and building game knowledge.

Peewees
Ages 11-12. Players at this level just love to play the game! They learn how to be a physical player while mastering checking, learning to take a check and to develop hands – particularly their shooting skills. Kids blossom at this level as hockey players. Team first attitude, off-ice expectations and representation of the association take on a greater meaning for players.

Bantams
Ages 13-14. Bantam players fine tune their positions while developing physically. Bantams are safely pushed to their limits in an environment that encourages team play and constructs bonds that carry into their high school careers. Development of individual skills is practiced.

Varsity (&JV)
AYHA belongs to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).  Amery, Clear lake, Clayton and Unity Schools have formed an alliance at the varsity level to play other high school leagues across the state. 

Girls 
Last year Some Very dedicated parents formed a girls league at our rink.  Within the first 2 weeks they had 15 girls signed up and practicing.  The Girls league doesn't check but they have as much, or more fun than the boys. The fundamentals of hockey are stressed, including stick handling and positioning while maintaining a fun and positive atmosphere. The goal is to provide a venue where young girls can learn the great game of hockey and have appropriate age-level based teams. Travel to games occurs within a 60-120 mile radius with 20-25 games scheduled for the team.