Mini Rebels
CPYHA Mini Rebels is a Free Learn-to-Skate program allowing those in the CPYHA boundaries to experience hockey!
Ages
4-7, with little to no experience
When
Fall 2025- Typically on Saturday mornings
Where
Champlin Ice Forum
Jerseys
Jerseys Provided
Frequently Asked Questions
What gear is needed?
Players are required to wear skates and helmets at all times.
Once your player progresses, it is recommended to get full hockey gear
Can I help support on the ice?
Parents/guardians are required to follow USAH Coaching Guidelines to help on the ice. See our Coaches Resources for more info.
Mini Rebels
The CPYHA Mini Rebels program is a FREE program designed to introduce players, ages 4-7, with little or no experience, to learn to skate and play hockey! The goal of our program is to prepare the players for future hockey participation at the entry-level.
Ages 4-7, with little to no experience
Cost: FREE
Must be in CPYHA Boundaries
Player must be registered with USA Hockey. CLICK HERE https://membership.usahockey.com/register/age
Helmet and skates required
1 Session per week
45 minutes per session
Will generally be held Saturdays mid/late morning
One goal/purpose of this earlier session is to graduate the Mini Rebels into the Rookie Mite program this fall
We will be moving players up to Rookies as we feel they are ready to join the Rookie Mite group
Skaters that do not move to Rookie Mites will be invited to register and continue Mini Rebels for the 2nd/Winter Session
Registration is FREE
*Any Mini Rebels that graduate to Rookie Mites will then have practice 2-3x per week (Saturday and Sunday mornings and 1 night per week outdoor ice).