ELITE YOUTH SPORTS
Program Details
Thunder Bay Elks Hockey Association offers competitive minor hockey teams across multiple age divisions. Players register through Superior North Minor Hockey Association (SNMHA) or Thunder Bay Minor Hockey Association (TBMHA), and the Elks provide team programming, coaching, development, schedules, and competitive team experiences.
U7 Program
An introductory minor hockey program for young players registered through SNMHA, focused on helping players build confidence, learn basic hockey skills, and enjoy their first experiences on the ice.
Program Highlights
- Fun-first environment
- skill development
- teamwork
- confidence building
- age-appropriate instruction
U9 Program
A development-focused program for players registered through SNMHA, continuing to build skating, puck skills, teamwork, and game understanding in an age-appropriate setting.
Program Highlights
- Skill development
- modified/age-appropriate play
- teamwork
- confidence
- positive coaching
U11 Teams
Competitive minor hockey teams for U11 players registered through SNMHA, focused on player development, team play, and continued skill growth.
Program Highlights
- Competitive play
- practices, games
- team development
- sportsmanship
U13 Teams
Competitive minor hockey teams for U13 players registered through SNMHA, focused on developing individual skills, hockey sense, teamwork, and game readiness.
Program Highlights
- Competitive schedule
- player development
- team systems
- sportsmanship
- tournament opportunities
U15 Teams
Competitive minor hockey teams for U15 players registered through TBMHA, supporting advanced development, competition, leadership, and preparation for higher levels of play.
Program Highlights
- Competitive play
- player development
- team systems
- leadership
- tournament opportunities
U18 Teams
Competitive minor hockey teams for U13 players registered through SNMHA, focused on developing individual skills, hockey sense, teamwork, and game readiness.
Program Highlights
- Competitive hockey
- leadership development
- team play
- sportsmanship
- preparation for future hockey opportunities
