Jumpstart! (for new 7-12s)

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Our Jumpstart! program is an on-ramp for kids who are discovering hockey a little later.

These fundamentals sessions are available for 7- to 12-year-olds who are new to ice hockey or skating. Whether a child hasn't skated at all, or has only skated recreationally, Jumpstart! gives them a supportive, age-appropriate entry point into the amazing sport of hockey.

Though it's a beginner program, Jumpstart! is meant to provide a developmental on-ramp for older kids who are motivated, curious, and ready to learn the game.

Our program goal is simple: help players build the skills and confidence they need to fall in love with ice hockey and, if they want to, eventually join their peers in other Middleton Youth Hockey programs.

Spring Jumpstart! will run on Sunday afternoons from April 12th through May 31.

Summer Jumpstart! runs from June 14th through August 23rd.

Players are certainly encouraged to do both sessions (if they like) to get ready for winter hockey opportunities.

1) Register your player with USA Hockey. This is required annually for all skaters.

2) Log in to (or create) your family MYH CrossBar account.

3) Register your player for the season with MYH in CrossBar.

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Please email mites@middletonyouthhockey with any Jumpstart! questions.

Jumpstart! Spring: $150 per skater for the April & May season for MCPASD kids.

Jumpstart! Summer: $200 per skater for the mid-June through August season (a few more ice times than spring) for MCPASD kids.

Non-MCPASD Skaters: Our Jumpstart! program is an additional $100 per season for kids that don't reside in the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District.

Your skaters may be just getting started. Middleton Youth Hockey offers a good rental gear program for our Jumpstart! kids.

To rent gear, you'll need to plan ahead. First, read our gear rental page to learn what's included and what you'll need to buy. Next, register for the gear rental program on the rental page. Then, coordinate a gear try-on/pick-up date with our Equipment Director by emailing gear@middletonyouthhockey.com (you'll need to do this before the first day of practice). Finally, purchase a few items not included in our rental gear (like skates and a hockey stick), which can also be found on the gear rental info page.

Practices are held at Bob Suter's Legacy20 Arena in Middleton (aka Capitol Ice Arena) with the possibility of a practice at another local rink as needed (rarely).

Does my skater need a USA Hockey membership?

Yes. All MYH skaters do. Learn more here.

Does my skater need full hockey gear?

Yes. We offer a fantastic gear rental program or you can buy your skater's gear.

My skater is younger than 7 years old. What should we do?

If your new hockey player is 6 or younger, please visit out Learn to Play program. If your skater has experience, we offer our 6U Cross-Ice program.