Online registration is available in our new registration platform, powered by FinnlyConnect. We heard the feedback from our community and have moved to a system that will create a better experience for our users.

Because FinnlyConnect is a new system, everyone will need to create a new account before registering for youth hockey. Setting up your account only takes a few minutes and will make it easy to register for Vail Rec District activities going forward. Any current registrations in our old system (summer sports camps, summer races, etc.) at register.vailrec.com will remain active.

• Log In or Create Account in the new registration system.
• Once you are logged in, go to Register>Activity in the blue bar at the top of the website. 
• Once you are in Available Activities, you can filter by "Activity Type" in the filter bar or search by Activity Name. Select your activity and follow the prompts to complete your purchase.
• To view your Account, click your name in the right hand corner of the screen (desktop). From there, you can view and export your calendar, add account members, view open invoices, sign necessary waivers and more. 

Fall hockey registration is open now at www.vail.finnlyconnect.com; winter program registration will open in early November.

• U6 Mini Mites Registration
• U8 Mites Registration
• Girls Intro to Hockey Registration
• Colorado Avalanche Mile High Mites Learn to Play Hockey Registration

Register Here

2020 and 2021 birth years

Mini Mites will learn the fundamentals of ice hockey through fun and educational instruction and enjoy an introduction to competition. A couple of weekends each season will include scheduled games at the Eagle Ice Rink. Dobson Ice Arena offers rental equipment available for $50 on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please email Andy at aholland@vailrec.com to set up an equipment fitting.

• Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m. and Sundays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Fall Season: November 5-December 20, 2026
• Winter Season: January 8-March 7, 2027
• Fall Season $135. Winter Season $175. $50 off winter season if participated in fall season.
• Location: Dobson Ice Arena, Vail CO

 Register Here

2018 and 2019 birth years

Mites will build on the fundamentals of ice hockey through fun and educational instruction and enjoy an introduction to competition. A couple of weekends each season will include scheduled games at the Eagle Ice Rink. Dobson Ice Arena offers rental equipment available for $50 on a first come, first served basis.  Please email Andy at aholland@vailrec.com to set up an equipment fitting.

• Thursdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. and Sundays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• Fall Season: November 5 -December 20, 2026
• Winter Season: January 3 - March 7, 2027
• Fall season $135.  Winter season $175. $50 discount on winter season for fall season participants.
• Location:  Dobson Ice Arena, Vail CO

Register Here

Ages 9 and older

Girls will learn the fundamentals of skating and hockey in a fun and educational environment. Rental equipment may be available for $50.  Please email Andy at aholland@vailrec.com regarding equipment for this program.

• Fall Season: Nov. 8 - Dec. 20
• Winter Season: Jan. 3 - Mar. 7
• Sundays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Fall season - $75. Winter season $100.
• Location:  Dobson Ice Arena, Vail CO

Register Here! 
A great introductory program for any kids looking to join our Mini Mite or Mite programs, Dobson Ice Arena runs this program in conjunction with the Colorado Avalanche, NHL and NHLPA. Learn to Play is open to boys and girls ages four to ten years old. This program is offered to players that are not currently on a team and registration is based on that criteria. While not a prerequisite to our other hockey programs, this is a great way to get a full set of equipment and an introduction to the sport in a fun environment. Registration cost includes a full set of brand-new hockey equipment - skates, a Mile High Mites stick, Mile High Mites jersey, helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, shin guards, elbow pads, and pants - plus six, one-hour, on-ice sessions. Upon completion of the Learn to Play program, participants will be able to keep their equipment.

• Fall 2026 Season: November 11, 18, 25 & December 2, 9, 16.
• Wednesdays, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
• $308 per player (includes a full set of hockey equipment!)
• Location:  Dobson Ice Arena, Vail CO