AMHA Youth Hockey

Ames Minor Hockey Association has the following levels for youth hockey:

Learn to Play

House

Mites

Squirts

Peewee

Bantams

Learn to play (LTP) is for players who have some skating experience and are ready to learn more about the game of hockey. If your player needs skating experience, AMHA partners with Ames Figure Skating Club (AFSC) offers a learn to skate program which can be found here.

When: LTP has three sessions throughout the year, Summer, October-December and January-March. Each session is about 8 sessions, twice weekly on the ice.

Where: All participants will practice at the Ames Ice Arena

Who: Players aged 4-12, by December 31st

Players who move to house have completed at least one session of LTP and tested out by AMHA LTP/House Director.

Players Will get 2-3 ice touches per week, one of which will be for in-house scrimmages against other AMHA house teams 

Coaching will continue to focus on USA Hockey’s LTS curriculum, as well as introduce more complex skating, puck handling, and shooting skills through practice sessions. It's recommended to continue with Ames Figure Skating Club learn to skate program & other non-AMHA ice touches for continued development.

When: Season starts Mid-October - December with another season

Where: All participants will practice at Ames Ice Arena

Who: Players aged 5-12 by December 31st.