Achieve, U8 Hockey Jamboree

Welcome to the "ACHIEVE" U8 Coed Hockey Jamboree at the College of Holy Cross!

An Unforgettable Hockey Experience for Future Stars

Are you ready for an extraordinary day of hockey fun and inspiration? The "ACHEIVE" U8 Coed Hockey Jamboree is here to make dreams come true for our young, aspiring hockey stars. Hosted at the prestigious College of Holy Cross, this event promises an unforgettable experience for all involved.

Hockey Role Models at Your Service

What sets our jamboree apart is the presence of the Holy Cross Men's Ice Hockey team, who will be on the ice as officiants and "coaches for the day." These remarkable hockey role models are here to show our young players that they too can ACHIEVE greatness. The opportunity to learn from and be inspired by these D1 college players is a unique feature of our jamboree.

For First-Year U8 (Mite) Teams

The "ACHIEVE" U8 Coed Hockey Jamboree is specifically designed for first-year U8 (Mite) teams. Whether your team competes in house leagues or development leagues, this event is all about having FUN and celebrating the love of the game. We're here to foster a positive and encouraging environment where young players can showcase their skills and enjoy every moment on the ice.

A Day Full of Excitement

Our jamboree is not just about hockey; it's a day full of excitement and entertainment. Enjoy the beats with music that will keep everyone pumped up, try your luck with our raffles, grab some cool swag, and indulge in delicious concessions to keep the energy up throughout the day.

Experience the Fun at a D1 College Rink

The icing on the cake is the setting - we'll be taking over the ice at a D1 College rink! It's a chance for our young athletes to step onto a big-league stage, and who better to inspire them than D1 college players themselves? The College of Holy Cross is the perfect backdrop for this event, where the next generation of hockey players can witness the potential and the greatness that lies ahead.

Join Us for "ACHIEVE" U8 Coed Hockey Jamboree

We invite you to be part of this exceptional event where young talents meet their idols, where hockey is celebrated with enthusiasm, and where the path to greatness begins. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the "ACHIEVE" U8 Coed Hockey Jamboree.

We look forward to seeing you at the College of Holy Cross for a day filled with passion, inspiration, and the pure joy of hockey!

For any inquiries or questions, please contact us at ACHIEVE@JrCrusadersHockey.com

Let's ACHIEVE greatness together!

• All games will be played in a half-ice format
• Two Divisions based on team skill level 
• Two half ice games will run simultaneously on the same sheet. One Game per side.
• Blue Pucks and Intermediate Nets will be used for all games
• Game time will be 20 minute running time
• Games will be played 4 vs. 4 plus one goalie per team.
• One on-ice official (Holy Cross Men’s Player Volunteer) per each half-ice game. 
• Final game will take place based on standings for the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division.
• Game scores will not be displayed on scoreboard. The scoreboard will only be used to track time.
• Benches will be utilized by both teams. Each team will have its own door to operate for line changes. Line change will occur every 2 minutes on buzzer.
• The whistle will blow if a goalie covers puck. At that time the offensive players must immediately clear the zone/area and allow the defensive players to take the puck out so play can resume. No face off will occur.
• Apart from face-offs, play will be continuous. Face offs will only occur at the start of game, when a puck goes out of play, for an injured player or after a goal is scored. Face offs will be held in the middle of the ice.
• Only obvious/clear infraction will be called for the purpose of learning the game. Penalties will not be served. No power plays, no penalty kills. The on-ice official will alert the penalized player and coach of the infraction and the player will be substituted for another player. Opposing team will be award the puck & play will continue during the player substitution.
• All players must be in full equipment and teams must be ready to take the ice 15 minutes before the start of the games.
• All players and coaches must be registered with USA Hockey