Mite Programs
Baltimore Youth Hockey Club (BYHC) has programs for players 6U and 8U, which focus on instruction and development based on USA Hockey's American Development Model. In addition to skills development, BYHC expects to field two 8U travel teams that participate in the CBHL.
BYHC will also participate in a pre-season jamboree, the Reisterstown Rampage. This is only available for BYHC players registered for a 2026-27 session.
Ages
6U: 2020 and 2021 birthyears
8U: 2018 and 2019 birthyears
When
Programs start in October and run through the end of January.
Where
The Baltimore Stars utilize Reisterstown Sportsplex in Baltimore County and Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena in Baltimore City for practices and home games.
Skills Sessions
Two skills sessions are scheduled each week during the season.
Games
Players participate in informal cross-ice and half-ice games during skills sessions. Teams will also be formed to participate in Jamborees in the region.
For players that tryout and are selected for 8U Travel teams, additional games will be scheduled against teams within the DMV region.
Jerseys
Jerseys and socks will be provided by the club.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Rec and Travel?
The BYHC Mite Rec program is focued on skills development and teaching basic game fundamentals to young hockey players. All sessions occur on Thursday evenings at Reisterstown Sportsplex and Saturday mornings at Mount Pleasant Ice Arena. On occasion, BYHC may participate in local ice hockey jamborees, which are fun, developmental tournaments that allow players the opportunity to play against other rec programs in the area.
8U Travel participates in the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League. In addition to skills sessions, there are team practices, league games, and the opportunity to participate in jamborees.
Summer Jamboree
The Baltimore County Crash and the Reisterstown Sportsplex present the 5th Annual Reisterstown Rampage - a full day of half-ice hockey games for 6U and 8U players. This event will take place on August 9th, 2026 at the Reisterstown Sportsplex in Reisterstown, MD.
BYHC intends to field 1-2 coed teams and 1 girls team to participate in the event.
Participation fee = $50 (to be billed once teams are formed)
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2026-27 Travel
For players with birth years in 2018 or 2019 only.
Tryout fee = $0
Program fee = $750
Tryout dates will occur in early fall. Official dates to be announced soon.
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2026-27 Rec
6U: 2020 & 2021 birthyears
Program fee = $350
8U: 2018 & 2019 birthyears
Program fee = $400
Registration now open!
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