Youth Hockey
Welcome to Registration with Manitowoc Youth Hockey!
Program details and instructions to register for Youth Hockey are on this page. Additional registration instructions can also be found here. If you are registering multiple players, please register your oldest first. If you are registering additional players you can use the discount code MULTIKID during registration to receive a discount.
The Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (WAHA) and USA Hockey have adopted online registration that requires parents to register each skater’s name and address for each season and pay a registration fee directly to USA Hockey. This is in addition to completing the Manitowoc Youth Hockey's registration forms and fees.
This MCYHA registration is intended for 6U and up players. Mites in the 6U and 8U programs play cross-ice hockey while 10U and up play full-ice hockey. Children new to hockey should first register through our Hockey Initiation Program (HIP).
Youth Hockey Program Details
6U Mini-Mites
6U Mini-Mites are typically 5 or 6-year-olds and/or first-year skaters working on basic skating and stickhandling skills.
8U Mites
8U Mites are generally 7 and 8-year-olds continuing their development in skating and stickhandling while also gaining awareness of team play.
10U Squirts
The 10U (Squirts) division is for skaters aged 9-10 and offers co-ed teams at varying skill levels to develop all players while introducing full-ice hockey
12U Pee Wees
The 12U (Pee Wees) is for co-ed skaters aged 11-12. Play becomes more competitive and skills sharpened.
14U Bantams
The 14U (Bantams) division is for ages 13-14. At this level body checking is allowed. Players may move on to our co-op high school program after Bantams (if enrolled in a participating high school).
Ages
Player birth year determines age (compared to year the season starts).
- 6U Mini-Mites - 5 (2019) or 6 (2018)
- 8U Mites - 7 (2017) or 8 (2016)
- 10U Squirts - 9 (2015) or 10 (2014)
- 12U Pee Wees - 11 (2013) or 12 (2012)
- 14U Bantams - 13 (2011) or 14 (2010)
When
MCYHA hosts Back-to-Hockey nights in September. Practices will typically begin in early October. Tryouts are in mid-October. Games are usually played from November through February. State tournaments are played in the first two weeks of March to end the season.
Where
Practices and home games are held at the Manitowoc County Ice Center. Away games are played as far away as Milwaukee, Oshkosh and Marinette.
Practices
Practices will begin in early October. Teams will have two practices per week. If there is ice availability, teams may hold optional practice sessions. Teams are also allowed to conduct optional off-ice practices if parents and coaches choose to do so.
Games
Teams usually play 35-50 games per season, typically playing a double header during most weekends
There are usually 1-3 tournaments during the season that may involve overnight stays.
Jerseys
6U and 8U Mites will need to purchase a reversible jersey.
Players 10U and above will need to purchase a set of home and away Manitowoc Breakers jerseys with their name and chosen number (number depends on availability in the age group).
Ordering is coordinated through the MCYHA during the off-season and during back-to-hockey events in the fall.
Registration Fees
6U - $175
8U - $275
10U - $425
12U - $525
14U - $625
Fees can be paid up front, or using a payment plan. Payment plans require an initial deposit on day of registration and then spread the remaining cost across payments occurring Oct 3rd, Nov 3rd, Dec 3rd and Jan 3rd
Volunteer Requirements
- 6U (Mini-Mite): 10 Hours
- 8U (Mites): 30 Hours
- 10U-14U: 50 Hours
All families are required to work at least:
- 2 public skate shifts (concessions or pro-shop)
- 2 game concessions shifts
- 4 hours total from any hosted tournaments.
Fundraising Requirements
Extra Costs
In addition to the registration fee collected at initial registration, there are fees for travel tournaments that will be collected at the end of the season using your registration payment method. There may be additional fees for things such as team bonding events, however these events are not required and are typically funded through the team manager and parents.
Youth Hockey Registration Steps
Step 1
Review the participation agreement
All participants and their families should be aware of what is in this document
Step 2
Register with USA Hockey
Players need to register and pay this fee every year. Includes WAHA fee
Step 3
Add player to MCYHA account
If you've played with MCYHA before, this will already be done
STEP 4
Add USA Hockey Number to MCYHA
Click on participants profile and +ADD the new USA Hockey number under "Associations"
Step 5
Register with MCYHA
Once you've completed Step 4, you can then register your player
2024-25
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please register your oldest skater first. When you register your second child, use discount code MULTIKID when asked for a code. The registration session will allow you to complete contact information, read and consent to policies, provide volunteering preferences, register your skater for hockey, jerseys and socks and pay online. You will need to register each of your children separately.
Step 1: Review the MCYHA Participation Agreement - all members of the association must adhere to the rules, guidelines and policies found within this document.
Step 2: Each player needs to register for a USA Hockey number - this number needs to be renewed annually by all hockey players. There is a fee for this registration that is charged directly by USA Hockey. This number will be in the format of "123456789SMITH" (9 digits followed by the first 5 letters of your last name).
Step 3: The USA hockey number must be added to your player's profile. While logged into Crossbar, click "Account" in the upper left of the page. This will open the Participants page for your account. Click the large PLUS sign to add a participant. If you have already registered with MCYHA in past years, your participant will already be listed.
Step 4: On the Participants page, click on the player's image/profile to add the USA hockey number to their profile. Scroll down to "Associations" and click "+Add" . Select USA Hockey and then enter the 14 character number as the membership number. Click "Add Association"
Step 5: Register your player for the 2024-25 season
Register