U10 & Older: MO Hockey

Our U10 & Older program plays in a competitive league that is tiered appropriately for all skill levels and age levels. Teams can expect to potentially practice 2-3 times a week on average, and travel out of town an average of 1-3 times; depending on individual team and coach preferences and desires. There is also an expected level of commitment. All coaches, regardless of their team designation, are required to provide the same development model, ensuring that every player, regardless of their current abilities, will have the same opportunities to develop.

We aim to sustain a successful formula that provides excellent development opportunities for all players, fun and excitement for players and families alike, and a good overall youth hockey environment. These teams compete primarily against hockey associations from the St. Louis area; however some of these clubs will reside outside of the immediate St. Louis area. Additionally, travel teams may participate in out-of-town competitive tournaments based upon the interest level of the team members.

While our program is certainly designed to help improve a child’s skating abilities, we do require children to have some experience in skating before signing up. Since the fundamentals of playing hockey involve skating, we want to make sure children who have an interest in playing are starting off correctly with the tools to succeed.

We retain the right to move players to a Learn to Play or Continue to Play program if it is deemed appropriate for their hockey development.

• Evaluations start: Saturday, August 17th
• Registration closing: Monday, August 12th at 11:59pm
• Jersey Fittings: The FINAL Fitting for the 2024-2025 season for ALL 10U and above Lady Falcons and Co-Ed players, will take place on Sunday, August 18th, one hour prior to your evaluation.

UPDATED: 8/12/24 at 2:50pm

Team fees are not optional. They will be determined by the individual teams after teams are formed for the season, they pay for jamboree costs, tournament fees, team parties, etc. They are not part of the club payment listed above. In fairness to all individuals on the team, we require any additional team fees to be equally split among the families of those teams, unless other mutual agreements have been put into place by the teams.

Your club fee also does not include any required hockey equipment cost, travel or accommodations cost, or any other fees necessary to participate.

Cost: $250 - This is not included in the club fee.

U10 and older participants will be required to purchase their U10 and older game jerseys and socks; along with choosing a permanent jersey number (subject to availability). Typically participants will get 2 years use before they outgrow the jersey and socks. You will own these items. For players who already have their U10 and older game jerseys and socks, please verify they still fit. If not, you will be required to attend a fitting session.

Fitting dates for all 2015 and older birth year players and goalies will take place on July 25th. You must sign up for a fitting time slot; which are on a first come first serve basis. Full payment due at time of fitting. You must bring your shoulder pads and shin guards for proper fitting.

Additional Details & Sign Up for a Fitting Time Slot >

Important Notice: USA Hockey to require neck laceration protection starting August 1st. This applies to all games and all practices. All players will be required to wear a neck guard at Chesterfield Hockey Association facilities beginning August 1st for all activities, including evaluations.

Evaluations: They are a mechanism we utilize to appropriately group kids with other similar kids, based on their current skill sets. Players are expected to attend all evaluation sessions unless otherwise told. 

All Full Time Goalies will be required to supply all of their own equipment & play this position for the season.

The full time goalie registration includes club sponsored dedicated goalie training clinics. Specifics will come after the season starts.

Unlike the U6 & U8 programs, once participants reach the U10 and older age levels they will need to know if they wish to participate as a player or goalie for the entire season; as this is the criteria they will be evaluated against to determine their team placement.

All players U10 and older must have a black helmet, black pants (main color) and black gloves (main color). It's okay if there are accent colors of white, gray or red; but the main color must be black. 

Chesterfield Hockey Association is a volunteer organization dedicated to introducing youth to the world of ice hockey and providing them with opportunities to grow as both a player and an individual. Both on the ice and off the ice. Without the dedication of parents like you, we would not be able to provide the experience our kids will remember for a lifetime.

Every member will be asked to donate 4 hours of their time (per family) this season to help with a club level activity. Volunteer opportunities will be made available throughout the season. For families with multiple children playing with the Chesterfield Hockey Association, we will only require a volunteer commitment based on one child.

By agreeing to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours, you not only will help our club function at an efficient level in order to help keep cost down, you will be helping provide an opportunity for kids to grow as individuals.

At the end of the season, any unfulfilled volunteer obligations will be billed accordingly.

BUY OUT OPTION: Should you wish to buy out your volunteer commitment for the season - you will have that option through this registration, and will be charged an additional $100 to your credit card once you submit this registration. The Buy Out fee non-refundable.

Volunteer opportunities will be posted to the club website throughout the season.

• What are the schedules and times for this program? Your schedule will fluctuate weekly, however times will be appropriate to their age group. We do not have fixed schedules for any program outside of Learn to Play and Continue to Play.
• Are evaluations mandatory? Yes - unless you are specifically told not to attend a certain day, consider all evaluations mandatory to attend. Remember - this is the time period and method we use to determine their current skill level and team placement for the season.
• What if my kid is injured and can not attend evaluations? We have a procedure in place to account for this. Essentially we rely on any existing data we have on your child, and talk to their previous coaches when possible. We will do our best to appropriately place them for the season.
• Where will the practices and games be held? We own and operate the Maryville University Hockey Center as well as Pacific Ice Rink. Assume practices will generally be scheduled at either of these rinks throughout the season. We reserve the right to schedule practices at another facility if necessary. As far as games; home games most likely will be at the Maryville University Hockey Center or Pacific Ice Rink; although there is no guarantee. Any away games will be at what ever facility the away team utilizes. Ultimately once teams are formed for the season, it is up to the Team (Coaches and Team manager) to determine what dates / times will be scheduled as home games and away games (after talking to their counter parts at the other clubs).

If you have any questions, please reach out hello@chesterfieldhockey.com

Registration closed on August 12th at 11:59pm.

Questions? Email brooke.schaub@chesterfieldhockey, CHA Registrar