6U/8U - Winter
Welcome to the 2027 winter 6U/8U hockey season!
Please see below for more detailed information about the season, including practice schedules, games, and other relevant details.
All players registering for this program must be able to stand and move on the ice without the assistance of a skate aid or coach. Any players who don't meet this requirement should register for learn to skate lessons using the links below:
Gunnison Parks & Rec (Tuesday afternoons during January/February)
Crested Butte Parks & Rec (Friday afternoons during January/February)
Ages
6U - 2020, 2021, and 2022 birth years
8U - 2018 and 2019 birth years
When
Early-January to late-February
Gunnison Practices
Practices take place at the Jorgensen Events Center in Gunnison.
Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Crested Butte Practices
Practices take place at Big Mine Ice Rink in Crested Butte.
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Games
Cross-ice games will begin on Friday, January 22, 2027, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm and run consecutively for six weeks, ending February 26, 2027.
Game location will alternate for each age group (6U and 8U) between Gunnison and Crested Butte.
Jerseys
All players will receive a jersey that needs to be returned following the final game/practice.
Rental Gear Bags
Equipment is available to be loaned for the season. Failure to return loaned equipment will result in a charge to your account of approximately $150.
AS OF AUGUST 1, 2024, USA HOCKEY REQUIRES ALL PLAYERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 TO WEAR NECK LACERATION PROTECTION DURING ALL GAMES AND PRACTICES.
Equipment
All players will need the following equipment:
- Helmet (black is encouraged)
- Mouth guard
- Shoulder pads
- Elbow pads
- Gloves (black is encouraged)
- Hockey pants (black is encouraged)
- Shin guards
- Hockey socks
- Skates
- Stick
- Neck laceration protection (neck guard)
Other equipment: Duffle bag, jock strap, water bottle
Winter 2027
Practices for the winter 6U/8U hockey program take place in Crested Butte or Gunnison. You will be asked during the registration process to select your practice location.
Season cost - $100
All players registering for this program must be able to stand and move on the ice without the assistance of a skate aid or coach. Any players who don't meet this requirement should register for learn to skate lessons through Gunnison Parks & Rec or Crested Butte Parks & Rec.