2026-27 SEASON Information:
- Practice Groups will be Posted (Blue or White) on Tuesday, October 21st.
- Practices begin Saturday, October 24, at VMCC (Blue - 1:20-2:20pm) and White - 2:30-3:30p)
- Equipment: There are no color requirements for 8U equipment. All skaters will receive a reversible SpartaCats Jersey and socks - similar to that in the picture on this page.
- Season: Practices will start in October and wraps up in mid-March.
- Locations: Ice times are primarily at IGH VMCC Arena, but some practices will be at Eagan Civic Arena and Woog Ice Arena.
- Coaches: Parent volunteer coaches. The more the merrier. Two lead on ice coaches will be determined and named as the season gets closer.
- Practices: Three (3) practices per week. (1 practice could be scrimmage). Practices will focus on skating, competition, puck handling skills. Skaters will be grouped with like-skaters and abilities. Practices are typically Wednesday night and Saturday/Sunday during the day. Additional outdoor ice will be added as weather permits. Wednesday practice may occasionally be held outside depending on ice availability.
- Games: In house scrimmages and out-of-association games will be scheduled. Focus is always on development and at least a 3-1 Practice-Game ration will be adhered to.
- Jamborees: Two jamborees are planned.
