3 v 3 Cross-Ice Development League

Our 3 v 3 Cross-Ice Development League enhances player development by increasing game intensity, puck touches, and situational repetitions, while keeping all players actively involved throughout each shift. Coaches will emphasize puck protection, puck support, and playing both sides of the puck — offense and defense. Players are encouraged to be creative and experiment during games. All divisions are non-checking.

NEW! Added Friday 3 v 3 League: Our 3v3 League has expanded to include both a Friday night division and a weekend (6 Saturdays, 2 Sundays) division! Players are eligible to sign up for 1 or both divisions.

NEW! Decreased 3 v 3 Ice Length: We have decreased our 3 v 3 ice length from 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, allowing us to add Fridays and give all divisions improved start times.

NEW! Decreased 3 v 3 Team Size: With decreasing ice length we have decreased team size to 8 players and 1 goalie

 

🏒 Divisions

 

  • Mini Mite 2019, 2020
  • Mite 2018, 2019 AAA/AA
  • Squirt 2016, 2017 AAA/AA
  • Pewee 2014, 2015 AAA/AA
  • Bantam 2012, 2013 AAA/AA
  • High School – Midget 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 AAA/AA

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    ⚠️ AAA/AA Level Players: This league is designed for travel-level players, as it assumes participants already possess a strong foundation in skating and puck skills, helping to keep divisions balanced in talent.

     

    ⚠️ 2019 Birth Years: 2019 birth years are eligible for both the Mite (2018 – 2019) and/or Mini Mite (2019 – 2020) divisions. It is suggested that lower level/newer 2019 players sign up for the Mini Mite division and that higher level/more experienced 2019 players sign up for the Mite division.

     
    For any questions regarding player level or registration, please email mark@markzarbohockey.com.

     

    🏒 Schedule

     

    Friday Evening Division
  • April 24
  • May 1, 8, 15, 29
  • June 5, 19, 26

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    ⚠️ Game Times: Mini Mite Fridays will run every week from 4:30 – 5:45pm. All other Friday divisions will rotate between 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, and 7:15pm start times. Exact game times will be released once registration is complete and the total number of teams and divisions is finalized. The full schedule is typically released by March.

     

    Weekend Division → 6 Saturdays & 2 Sundays
  • April 18, 25
  • May 1, 8, 30
  • June 7, 20, 28

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    ⚠️ Game Times: Saturday game times will be released once registration is complete and the total number of teams and divisions is finalized. Depending on the number of divisions, game start times may range from morning to early afternoon. The full schedule is typically released by March.

     

    🏒 How Do We Make the Divisions & Teams?

     

    Players register as individuals and are placed on a team. Teams are organized based on birth year and skill level. On Day #1, players will complete a skating timed test, which—along with Day #1 performance—is used to balance teams accordingly. Requests to play on the same team as friends or teammates will be considered but not guaranteed to maintain balanced and competitive teams.

     

    Each team will consist of 8 players and 1 goalie, with a designated coach from the Mark Zarbo Hockey staff to ensure equal shift rotation and structured gameplay.

     

    Teams will play two games per ice time, with a 14-game regular season followed by semi-final and final rounds — 16 games total. Each game is 25 minutes long, with 1-minute shifts and player changes on the horn to maintain high tempo and balanced ice time. The final scheduled ice time will include the semi-finals and finals (playoffs).

     

    We take pride in ensuring divisions and teams are as competitive as possible. We carefully review registrations and may contact or move players to maintain balanced divisions. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email mark@markzarbohockey.com.

     

    🏒 Why is Cross-Ice Best for Skill Development?

     

     

    🏒 Player Cost

     

      $205 (8 ice times – 10 hours ice – $20.5/hour ice)

       

      ⚠️ Spring Main Program Discount: Players registered for one of our main weekly spring programs — Mini Mite Skills, Mite Skills, Mite Battling, Girls Skills, or Hockey IQ/Midget Program — are eligible to join the 3v3 League at a discounted rate of $180 (just $18 per hour of ice) . Please note this discount is not automatic per our invoicing system; it will be manually applied after your submission is reviewed. We will contact you once your registration has been processed to adjust the total and apply the discount.

     

    🏒 Goalie Cost

     

    $150 (8 ice times – 10 hours ice – $15/hour ice)

     

    ⚠️ Goalie Discount:

  • Goalies signed up for any Bob Janosz Weeklong Camp: $125 ($12.5 per hour ice)
  • Goalies signed up for Bob Janosz Camp AND Mark Zarbo IQ/Midget Program: $100 ($10 per hour ice)

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    NOTE: To receive the goalie discount you must email proof of sign-up and payment (receipt) for a weeklong Bob Janosz Camp or a Mark Zarbo Hockey IQ/Midget program to mark@markzarbohockey.com. The 3v3 League discount will not be applied until proof is submitted and verified.

     

    To sign up for Bob Janosz Weeklong Programs and/or Mark Zarbo Hockey IQ or Midget Programs as a goalie, visit www.BobJanosz.com

     

    Goalies average over 25 shots per game — that’s nearly 50 shots every ice time. With 3v3 cross-ice play, many shots come from high-danger areas including net drives, breakaways, and 2-on-1s. Goalies looking for a fun, fast-paced, and challenging league with lots of shots and situational repetition will love this format!

    Note: All divisions, except the Mini Mite Division, use full-size nets.

     

    🏒 League Rules / Information

    • Max 8 players + 1 goalie per team.
    • Players sign up as an individual. Teammate requests are accepted but not guaranteed.
    • Mark Zarbo Hockey Staff coaches all teams.
    • All players and goalies receive a jersey.
    • Games are 25 minutes (2 – 12 minute periods per game), 2 games per ice time
    • Only team stats tracked (W, L, +/-, GF, GA). No individual stats tracking.
    • Horn every 1:00 for shift equal shift rotation.
    • Penalties: 4 v 3, 30-second powerplay.
    • No body checking in all divisions.
    • Mini Mite divisions uses small nets. All other divisions use full size nets.
    • Fighting = automatic ejection. Major penalties may result in expulsion. No refunds.
    • If tied after regulation: penalty shots, then sudden death shootout.
    • Playoff tiebreakers: Head to Head, +/-, GF, GA.

     

    🏒 Full Season Schedule

     

    Below is the full spring and summer calendar, NOT the currently available sessions. Sign-up form will list all currently available sessions for each program.

     

    🏒 Payment Policies

     
    To secure your spot(s), payments must be received by the dates listed below. Any payments not received by the specified deadlines may result in spot cancellation.
     

    • All Spring Ice (April – June): due in full by March 13th
    • All Summer Ice (July – August): due in full by June 1st

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      Venmo: Username: @Mark-Zarbo (3724) –> Preferred method of payment.
       
      Cash: Cash payments are accepted but must be received by March 13th.
       
      Personal Checks: Mail too address
       
      Mark Zarbo Hockey
      PO Box 41
      Grand Island, NY 14072
       
      Bank Checks: Set up Mark Zarbo Hockey with your bank’s bill pay system
       
      Mark Zarbo Hockey
      PO Box 41
      Grand Island, NY 14072
      Phone: 716-208-3724
       
      Credit Card:If you prefer to pay by credit card, please email mark@markzarbohockey.com to request a payment link.
       
      Note: A 2.99% + $0.30 processing fee applies to credit card transactions (this is the exact cost of the service). There is no fee for cash or check payments.

     

    🏒 Spring & Summer Cancellation Policies

     

    Spring Programs (April – June) Last Day To Cancel: March 13th
     

    Summer Programs (July – August) Last Day To Cancel: June 1st

     

    After specified dates credits will only be issued if we are able to find a replacement player to fill the spot. Once the program has started the roster is frozen and no refunds or credits will be issued.

     
    Players are always welcome (and encouraged) to find their own replacement. Please notify Mark Zarbo Hockey of any substitutions. Applies to all cancellations, including sickness or injury.
     

    🏒 How Do I Sign Up for Programs?

     

    To sign up, please complete the form below. Sign-ups are ONLY accepted through this form.

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    Step 1: Fill out parent/guardian contact information.

    Step 2: Select the number of players you wish to register. The corresponding number of player sign-up forms will appear.

    Step 3: Complete each player’s information.

    Step 4: Check the box next to each program you want the player to attend. Additional instructions or fields for each program will appear—follow these to complete the sign-up.

    Step 5: Repeat Steps 3–4 for each additional player.

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    After submitting the form, you will be redirected to a page to complete the liability waiver. You will also receive an email receipt containing:

    • A copy of your sign-up
    • Invoice and payment information
    • Confirmation email is sent automatically as soon as sign up is submitted, check SPAM/Junk folders if not received right after form submitted

     

    ⚠️  IMPORTANT: Double-check, save, and print the confirmation for your records. You are responsible for all dates signed up for.

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    Tip: You can register multiple players and for multiple programs on a single form—no need to complete separate forms for each player or program.

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    Press Submit 1x Only:  Once you are finished with your form press the submit button only 1x.  Please give our system a second to load your form.  If you press the submit button more than once it will cause a submission failure.

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    2025 - 26 Fall & Winter Sign Up Form

    Review your sign-up form before submitting. After submitting you will receive an emailed copy of your form as a receipt. Save or print this email for your records. Check SPAM/Junk folder if email receipt not received within 1 - 2 minutes of submission.

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    After selecting number of players, the signup forms for each player will appear.


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