Mite Hockey is for skaters in Pre-K thru 3rd Grade. Our program has 5 levels - Mini Mite, Mite 1, Mite 2, Mite 3 and Mite 4. 

Skaters in our Mini-Mite level need not have any skating experience. If your skater is starting hockey later than 1st grade or you are unsure what level or evaluation to attend, please reach out to us at mites@oronohockey.org. 

Note: Mites who do not live within the Orono School District will likely not be able to play for Orono, due to a new MN Hockey rule. However, there are some exceptions. Please reach out to registration@oronohockey.org if you are unsure of your players eligibility.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

Players must be four years of age by May 30, 2026

All mites will register and pay a tryout fee of $150. Depending on what level your child is placed in, the difference will be invoiced to your account. You will accept this fee schedule when registering in Crossbar.

We appreciate your partnership and are excited for the growth both the boys and girls programs are seeing!

After evaluations and team rostering, additional fees will be charged:

New to hockey:

Mini Mite (not new):

Mite 1:

Mite 2:

Mite 3:

Mite 4:

Check out our level guides for more information on each Mite level.

Mini Mite (Pre-K/K)

If your player is new to hockey, there is no need to attend evaluations. Players are placed automatically.

Mite 1, Mite 2 (K–1st grade)

Players attend a non-timed practice for evaluation. Parents can request to opt into timed evaluations for potential higher placement.

Mite 3 / Mite 4 (2nd–3rd grade)

All players participate in timed, drill-based evaluations. No subjective scrimmages are used.

Goalies

Players at the Mite 3 or Mite 4 level wishing to be evaluated as a full time goalie will attend a goalie evaluation. 

Fair, fun, and focused—our goal is to place every skater where they can grow and shine. Please check out our Evaluation Process and Evaluation Drills.