Hello Families,

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as the team manager and scheduler for the Stowe U-6 Mite team. Some of you are new to this season and a bunch of us (including me) have kids rejoining the Stowe Youth Hockey for a second season as U-6 Mites. 

The practice schedule has been posted on the SYH web site. But if you were unaware, practice starts Tuesday, October 15 at 5 PM. Weekly practice schedule is Tuesdays 5pm-6pm and Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm. All the kids (both U-8 and U-6) will be on the ice at the same time, grouped by head coach Graham Mink. Coach Ramsey and Coach John will be in charge of the U-6 Mites this year. Also, take advantage of Stick and Puck time at the ice rink. Here is a link to the Stowe Arena web site for ice time. 

Please have your children at the rink half an hour before they are to be on the ice. Getting them suited up takes time, especially for the parents figuring out where everything goes. A standard equipment list would be as follows: skates, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin guards, jersey, socks, stick, and helmet. A mouth guard is a good idea for them to have, so they get used to feel, but you will find that most of the time they wont need it.  If you need equipment, please visit the ice rink and look for Tony Whittaker, he should be able to help you find the missing gear you may need. Also, check out the local sporting good stores, most will have a used section of every size needed.

A tentative schedule is attached for the upcoming season. This schedule is not finalized yet. It would be nice to receive feedback from all of you regarding how far we are all willing to travel. If we don't take advantage of some away games, the group will only play five home games. 

Please be in touch with the schedule and away games. Thank you and look forward to seeing you at the rink this season!

Pete Teubert