The schedule for 10/26 and 10/27 is:

10/26

• 7:00am - 8:00am (WIA):  Mite 3 (2nd grade)
• 8:15am - 9:15am (WIA):  MIte 1 (PreK-K)
• 9:15am - 10:15am (WIA): MIte 2 (1st grade)

10/27

• 2:10pm - 3:10pm (Velocity): Mite 4 ( 3rd grade Last names beginning with A-Johnson)
• 3:20pm - 4:20pm (Velocity): Mite 4 ( 3rd grade Everyone else)

Velocity Ice Center  - 7901 Fuller Rd. Eden Prairie 55344

Mite 3-4/U8 Girls Update - With mite registration closing in the next few weeks, we wanted to provide a quick update with regards to our plan for our mite teams this year.  Our goal is to have one all-girls team at the mite 3 level and one all-girls team at the mite 4 level.  Due to ice time limitations, all boys and girls at each age level will still practice together but we will work to schedule scrimmages and jamborees for these girls teams against other U8/all-girl mite teams as we get farther into the season.  The specific makeup of these teams will be determined and finalized once registration closes, but we wanted to provide a quick update to share our plan.  Again, all practices will still take place with all kids of the same grade level (i.e. 2nd grade girls and boys will practice together and 3rd grade girls and boys will practice together), but we'll work to schedule separate games for our girls against other all-girl mite/U8 teams

WHA will be hosting its Free Rookie Camps again this fall for those who are looking at giving hockey a try! 

Rookie Camp again this fall will be for those players who have never played for an Association or are not participating in the MN Little Wild Learn to Play program this fall.  This is to allow the maximum number of children brand new to hockey, participate in the WHA Rookie Camp. We appreciate your understanding! 

Camp is for youth ages 4 to 3rd grade who are new to hockey! 

Held at Waconia Ice Arena 

Rookie Camps have concluded for this fall.

Mite Season 2024-2025 is just around the corner! 

Mite 1: Boys and Girls in PreK and Kindergarten 

Mite 2: Boys and Girls in 1st Grade 

Mite 3: Boys and Girls in 2nd Grade 

Mite 4: Boys and Girls in 3rd Grade 

Registration for the 2024-2025 Season is now open!  

New this year is ALL required forms will be submitted electronically with your registration!  They are also available on our website.

Registration Deadlines:

Mite Level – Sunday, Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m.  Registrations after this date the player’s name is not guaranteed to be on the back of their jersey.

Communication from Waconia Hockey Association

To ensure your family is receiving all the updates that Waconia Hockey Association will be sending out, please ensure your player’s Sports Engine Profile is set correctly:

1. Log into your Sports Engine Account.
2. Click on your Account Icon at the top Right-Hand side of the page.
3. Click on Account Settings
4. At the top of page, click on "Communication Settings”
5. Make sure your preferred emails for Waconia Hockey Association are checked.  If you need additional guardians with a different email you will need to add them to your household as a Guardian.

Mite level information 

• Mite 1: Boys and Girls in PreK and Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year   (Fee for season is $530)

• Mite 2: Boys and Girls in 1st grade for the 2024-2025 school year  (Fee for season is $530)

• Mite 3: Boys and Girls in 2nd grade for the 2024-2025 school year (Fee for season is $780)

• Mite 4: Boys and Girls in the 3rd grade for 2024-2025 school year (Fee for season is $780)

Fees:  Are noted with the levels above.  If pay in full, there is a 5% discount.  Payments are also an option you can select when registering. 

New to WHA Mite Families can receive a $100 discount for their first season per family.   Contact the Lisa Abernathy at communicationsdirector@waconiahockey.org  to receive a discount code.  

At the discretion of parents, the Mite Coordinator(s) and the Hockey Development Committee or HDD, new skaters in 2nd or 3rd grade may initially start the season at younger level to allow for a more appropriately skill-matched level. If a new player shows continued improvement, a move back to their age-matched peers during the season may be considered. The recommendation for this consideration should come directly from either the player's parents/guardians or the lead Coach(es) of the appropriate levels and include approval from the other head coaches, the Hockey Development Committee (HDC), and also the player's parents or guardians.  In cases of disagreement, the HDC will have the final word on the matter. However, Mite 3 or Mite 4 players playing down at Mite 2 will need to move with their age group to the Squirt/U10 level the following season. 

Check out our Waconia Hockey New Player guide for all you need to know regarding your first years of hockey in our Mite Program.  

Dib hours are your season volunteer hours that each family is required to complete throughout the season.  There is a Dibs section on the WHA website. Please find the document below that gives you a great tutorial on how to view and claim your Dibs. 

Sports Engine App and Schedule Access

As we move into the hockey season, please find the following tips in regards to your Sports Engine App and accessing your player’s schedule:

Via Sports Engine App

1.  Download the Sports Engine App on your smartphone.
2. Once your player is Rostered (after Nov. 5)  you will be able to + Add a Team .  This will be the name of your player’s team.  Example – Mite 1 Purple
3. You can now view the team schedule, RSVP to practices and chat with your other team members, coaches and managers.

If you run into the issue of only one guardian being able to access it or to become more than a “Fan” follow these directions:

1.  In your player’s profile please make sure both parents or guardians are listed as “Guardians”
2. Add a Guardian through the app:
   1. Go into your player’s Team
   2. Click on PLAYERS
   3. In the bottom right-hand corner, tap the BLUE PENCIL (edit) symbol.
   4. Tap the ADD GUARDIAN (+) symbol.
   5. Enter “Email Address” of  the new guardians
   6. Once complete, tap the CHECKMARK (Android) or SAVE (IOS).   This will invite the user to accept and confirm the email address entered.  Once confirmed full Guardian Privileges will be granted.

Via  Team Page – This will be updated once teams are rostered.

1. Visit your Team page HERE  and in top tool bar select “Teams”
2. Select “More+” and scroll down to find your player’s team
3. This page will have a link to their Team Schedule as well as their Team Center (view schedule, roster, etc.)
4. Your team manager or coaches may add more information to this page.

Mites will have pictures Saturday, December 14, more information to come!

Check out all the details about trying out a Goalie position!