Mite Development
The CCYHA Development Team program offers high caliber players in the Blue Jackets Hockey League additional opportunities to develop their skills as individual skaters and team players. Emphasis is on the supplemental and continued growth of the players in their skills and hockey knowledge under the guidance of CCYHA coaches.
2025 TRYOUTS SCHEDULE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
WHEN
Tryout
Typically held in May, information and registration happens in March + April.
Season
Exact start varies by each team but usually runs August to March.
TEAMS
CCYHA may add or subtract to the number of teams below based upon the following:
- Number of qualified level players trying out
- Players accepting roster spots
- Ice availability
- Availability of qualified coaching
CCYHA anticipates rostering the following teams in the 2025-26 season:
MITES
- 2017
- 2018
practices
All practices will be half-ice.
On Ice
Summer – Offseason: Due to ice limitations in central Ohio, Development teams will practice on ice on average 6x times a season at the various OhioHealth Chillers.
Season: Due to ice limitations in central Ohio, players on development teams will practice with their Blue Jacket Hockey League teams. If ice becomes available, it will be offered to Development teams for practices. This may or may not be a reality depending on ice availability.
We are partnered with Heatwave Arena and will utilize their rink throughout the season to alleviate the on-ice constraints.
https://www.heatwavearena.com/youth-hockey
Off Ice
During the season, Development teams will have weekly team off ice training sessions at The Spot Athletics https://www.thespotathletics.com/
costs
Players selected will incur an additional fee (approximately $800 - $900 for a standard rostered team; however, final fees will depend on number of rostered players as well as practice/training, ice, and tournament fees).
Upon making the team, each player will be asked to pay a $300 commitment deposit. Final payment will be due no later than July 31.
Fees include practice sessions (on ice and off ice), game ice / referees, The Spot related expenses, Heatwave Arena sessions and tournament registration fees.
Fees for 8U Mite DO include game jerseys and socks but DO NOT include equipment, or travel-related expenses such as gas, food, lodging, etc. which are paid separately by each player. Please note that most tournaments expect a two-night hotel stay minimum for players.
games/tournaments
Games: Due to ice limitations at the Chiller, we anticipate that each team will have budget to schedule 2 home games.
Tournaments: Anticipated 3 – 5 tournaments will be scheduled for each team. Out of town travel will be required.
Exact Tournament Weekends are TBD and will be published once finalized.
Overall game estimate: 20-30 games.
Jerseys/Socks
Jerseys and Socks are included in the fees.
2025-26 Mite
Registration for the 2025-26 CCYHA Mite Tryouts (CO-ED) is now open
Registration Cost: $50*
After April 1, you will need to enter a valid 2024-25 or 2025-26 USA Hockey Number in order to ATTEND TRYOUTS. If you accept an offer to be on a team, you will be required to update to a 2025-26 USA hockey number.
On the following pages you will be able to complete the registration process. You will provide contact information, sign consents and submit payment.
Please read through each page carefully to ensure that all information is provided accurately.
To complete registration through our secure site, please have your credit card or checking account information available.
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