Age:  Typically 3 - 6 Years old

Recommended For:
* 1st time skaters or just learning how to skate
* Girls & Boys to try hockey without full time commitment
* Emphasis on Fun & Basic Skating Instruction

Dates and Time for 2025 - 2026:  

Saturday mornings, November - January

• 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 (Bantam Tourney), 11/22, 11/29 (Thanksgiving weekend)
• 12/6 (Girls Tourney), 12/13, 12/20 (w/Santa), 12/27 (Christmas weekend)
• 1/3 (Peewee Tournament), 1/10, 1/17, 1/24

Ages 3-4:   9:20-10:20am

Ages 5 and Up:   10:30-11:30am

*** Note: siblings can all skate together either hour, regardless of age

Cost:
* Free for Anoka Hockey Families ($150 fee for those outside of the boundaries)

* Equipment will be provided

* Skates can be loaned from Hat Trick Hockey

* Sticks are optional and not needed for skaters who use a walker to aid in skating)

* Mini Cyclone Jersey provided

To Register:
* Click on the registration link (at top of page)
* Registration includes a place to sign up for equipment and skate loans.

Unlike most hockey programs this one has no fundraiser commitment or Parent volunteer hours

Parents and new skaters welcome to the Anoka Hockey Mini Cyclone Program.  Before we start the program, we just want to pass along some tips so your child can have a very enjoyable experience.  Equipment and skates are the basic components to becoming a hockey player and correct size and comfort are a must.  Below are some helpful tips.

• Please make sure they are correctly sharpened. Sharp skates are a must to learn proper technique. Hat Trick Hockey has reduced sharpening for Mini Cyclone Skaters.
• Do not over tighten.  Skates should be snug but not overly tight.  Over tightening will result in lack of circulation to the feet causing cold and sore feet. Kids will not enjoy learning to skate if their feet are cold and hurt.  Please ask a helper if you are unsure.

• Please have your child wear sweat pants over the shin pads and under the hockey breezers.  This will keep them warm and prevent the shin pads from falling off.  Use a little hockey tape or straps to keep them in place.
• DO NOT put the shin pads on the outside. They must be covered by sweat pants or hockey socks.  I do not recommend hockey socks at this age because they will not stay up.  You can buy any cotton sweat pant at Walmart or Target. Get them a color they like.

Just emphasizing the importance of proper fitting equipment.  From the helmet to the skates.  Your skater will enjoy his/her experience if the equipment fits properly.  Just ask any helper, board member or the staff at Hat Trick Hockey.

Each Mini Cyclones skater will need the following equipment:

Wondering if you will play with Anoka Hockey for years to come?  Check out this map to see if you're within our Anoka High School boundaries!

https://app.guidek12.com/ahsd/school_search/2023/

Parents:  We typically do not need parent coaches on the ice for our Mini-Cyclones sessions, but if you are interested in being on the ice, you MUST have permission from Coach Rob in advance.  Helmets and skates are required for anyone stepping on the ice.