Explanation of Levels of Play, News (Milton Minor Hockey)

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Apr 15, 2024 | Tracy Gaetan | 842 views
Explanation of Levels of Play
MMHA offers Houseleague and Representative play.

Other than the traditional houseleague and rep levels there are a few other options and those are defined here:
(Note: these programs are not guaranteed to be offered annually and are dependent on OMHA approval, interest/skill level, registration numbers and other factors)

MD (Minor Dev't) program:

    • currently only offered for U8 and U9 and possibly being offered at U7 next season as well
    • Players must live in Milton
    • Players ONLY play on this team
    • Non-contact (no body checking at any age group)
    • Travelling team, in a local loop currently determined by TriCounty/OMHA
    • Top up fees to cover added costs (extra ice/jerseys, jamborees etc)
    • On ice 2-3 times a week,
    • Tryouts in the Fall

 

Select program:

    • Potentially for U7 to U18 age groups, determined annually, dependent on interest/skill level-typically one team per age group
    • Players for this team are "selected" from their houseleague teams.   They play on both teams.
    • On ice once a week with their select team AND on ice with their houseleague team (typically twice a week).
    • Weekly select ice can be used for a practice or an exhibition game vs. another centre.  There is no set loop. Teams find their own opponents
    • Top up fee to cover jerseys/extra ice, tournaments etc.
    • Players do not need to reside in Milton
    • Non-Contact (no body checking at any age group)
    • Tryouts in the Fall if program is offered

 

Advanced Houseleague Program: 

Potentially for U10 to U18 age groups, determined annually, dependent on interest/skill level

o   Houseleague team that players tryout for

o   Tryouts in the Spring

o   Team is removed from Milton houselegue scheduling and represents Milton in the Mississauga Hockey League

o   Players ONLY play on this team

o   Set schedule provided by Mississauga

o   Some games in Milton, most of  the games to be played at Mississauga rinks (Erindale, Meadowvale, Clarkson, Port Credit etc.)

o   Practice ice in Milton weekly

o   Players do not need to reside in Milton

o   Top up fee to cover jerseys/full ice practices, tournaments,  etc.

 
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