The San Jose Jr. Sharks youth hockey organization Sharks mission statement is to “Provide a fun atmosphere to foster a lasting love for the game of hockey while developing players on and off the ice, to create competitive opportunities in all appropriate age, skill and dedication levels, and to promote our players within the Jr. Sharks organization, to junior and college hockey.” To achieve this, the purpose of the Jr. Sharks will be driven by three major themes: develop, compete, and promote.

Develop - field programs that allow kids at all age and skill levels to enjoy the game of hockey and to compete successfully at local, state, and national levels.

• Offer age and skill appropriate opportunities for youth hockey players
• Work within the guidelines of USA Hockey and Long Term Athlete Development principles to give our players a strong foundation in skills, tactics, and systems as it relates to hockey
• Teach our players about sportsmanship, hard-work, and accountability

 Compete - provide a hockey development program that allows kids to achieve the highest competitive level of hockey that they can achieve.

• Offer teams for players seeking recreational, competitive, and college preparatory hockey programs
• Participate in appropriate levels in NORCAL, CAHA, and USA Hockey Tier I leagues and tournaments.

 Promote – build a path for our players in which players can grow at their own pace and have an opportunity to play within the Jr. Sharks.

• Promote our players within the Tier, Travel, and Girls tracks from Mites until Midgets
• Graduate our players to junior and collegiate hockey