Mite Skills & Scrimmage Program

The Mite Skills & Scrimmage Program is designed to help players build strong foundational skating, edge work, and puck control skills. Every aspect of hockey can be traced back to a player’s ability to skate efficiently and handle the puck with confidence—these two skills form the base for all other areas of the game. Our practices and drills are structured to strengthen these fundamentals, helping players develop balance, control, and coordination while setting the stage for future skill growth.

🏒 Program Details

 

  • Schedule: Tuesdays at Holiday Rinks

    • Group #1: 4:45 – 6:00pm
    • Group #2: 6:00 – 7:15pm
    • Players may register for one or both groups (no discount for both)

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  • Dates:

    • April 14, 21, 28
    • May 5, 12, 19, 26
    • June 2, 9, 16, 23

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  • Age: 2018–2019 Birth Years

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  • ⚠️ No Beginners Please: These sessions are not appropriate for beginner-level players.
    A beginner is defined as a player who has not yet mastered the basic skating skills of stops/starts,
    crossovers, tight turns, backward skating, basic puck control, and basic edge work.
    We assume all participants can perform these fundamental skills, as all practices and sessions
    are designed with this in mind.

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  • Total Practices: 11 practices → 13.75 hours of ice

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  • Maximum Players: 24 → Jersey is provided

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  • Player Groupings: On Day 1, players will complete a basic skating timed test. Based on results, players will be grouped into 4 groups of 6 according to ability. This ensures each player trains with peers closest to their skill level.

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  • Practice Format:
    Sessions focus on edge work, skating, and puck/stickhandling skills.

    • 50–60 minutes of skill development
    • ~15 minutes of 3v3 scrimmage

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  • NOTE: 2020–2021 Birth Years see our Mini Mite Skills & Scrimmage Program
     
    Looking for a second day of ice?!: Check out our NEW! Mite Battling & Puck Protection Skills Program

 

🏒 Program Cost

 

    $275 (13.75 hours ice — $20/hour)

 

🏒 Family Discounts

 

Sign up for this program and your entire family is eligible for generous discounts on other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs:

 

Program Discounted Price Notes
3v3 Summer League $195/player ($16.25/hr) Normally $225 (13% off)
Spring & Summer Skill Sessions $18/session Normally $25 (28% off)
Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps $125/player Normally $150 (17% off)
Squirt & Peewee Defense Skills Camps $350 Normally $385 (10% off)
Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp $350 Normally $385 (10% off)
Mite Skills & Skating Camps $125 Normally $150 (17% off)
Skating & Edge Work Camps $125 Normally $150 (17% off)

 
Build Your Own Personalized Spring–Summer Program

At Mark Zarbo Hockey, our mission is to provide players of all ages and skill levels with:

  • Comprehensive training opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Affordable pricing and incentives
  • Best-in-class coaching

No other program in the WNY/Buffalo area combines all of these at this level.

 

Example:
A player registered for the Mite Skills & Scrimmage Program ($275), 3v3 League ($195 Discount), and 15 Skill Sessions ($18/session) receives 40.75 total hours of on-ice training — averaging just $18.15 per hour ice!

 

🏒 Goalies

 

This program is for players only.
 
Goalies — please visit Bob Janosz’s website for goalie-specific training programs.

 

🏒 Payment Policy

 
Payments are due in full March 13th .
 
Cash:
Cash payments are accepted but must be received by March 13th to reserve spot.

Venmo:
Username: @Mark-Zarbo (3724)

Personal Checks:
Mail too:
Mark Zarbo Hockey
PO Box 41
Grand Island, NY 14072

Bank Checks:
You can set up Mark Zarbo Hockey through your bank’s bill pay system and have your bank mail the payment directly to:
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.
 

🏒 Cancellation Policy

     

    Last day to cancel without penalty or receive a full refund: March 13th

     

    After March 13, refunds or credits will only be issued if we are able to find a replacement player to fill the spot. Players are allowed to find their own replacements.

     

    Once the program has started the roster is frozen and no refunds will be issued.

     

    🏒 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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