8U Program
Our 8U program follows the USA Hockey ADM Model, where player development is the primary focus. Our 8u program will consist of half-ice games, ADM practices, and on ice skill sessions. Major and Minor players will all be placed on competitive teams based on skill/ability. Each team will consist of 9-12 players.
Ages
This program is for players born in 2016 and 2017.
When
Registration will open in Mid-June and closes in Mid August. We will hold evaluations to form our teams in August. Practices begin the first week after Labor Day, and your season runs until the middle of March.
Where
Your practices and home games will be played at the RecPlex in St. Peters and Wentzville Ice Arena.
Practices
Our 8U program will receive two ice touches per week (Monday to Sunday). Depending on ice and team availability, a third ice touch may be added. Ice touches encompass practices, skill sessions, home/away games, and STP-hosted jamborees.
A typical weekly schedule will consist of one practice or skill session from Monday to Friday, along with one or two additional practices or games on Saturday and Sunday. Practices will be station-based and follow USA Hockey ADM practice plans. Skill sessions led by our Skills Instructors are included in your ice allocation.
Ice touches will include game ice, multi-team ADM practices, half-ice practices, and skill sessions.
Games
Our 8U teams will participate in 4-on-4 half-ice games against teams from other local clubs. Each team will consist of 9-12 players and will be coached by volunteer parents. If you’re interested in coaching, please refer to the Coaching Requirements under the Resources tab on our website. During registration, there will be a checkbox to indicate your willingness to coach.
St. Peters Hockey will aim to schedule the following games for 8U:
- 8-10 home games (against St. Louis area clubs and/or STP teams)
- 4-6 away games
- 4-5 games at the STP Jamboree
Please note that additional games may be added during the season, depending on the availability of other clubs and ice schedules. Teams are welcome to seek extra games from jamborees, but this may limit availability for weekend practices.
Jerseys
Players in this program must purchase our club jerseys. You can find more information about jerseys under Resources.
Additional Costs
Your team may vote to participate in jamborees (similar to tournaments). One of these jamborees typically costs each player around $40. Teams will have the opportunity to earn funds to help pay for some of their additional costs, by helping with the 8U Jamboree hosted by St. Peters Hockey Club during the season. Details concerning this will be discussed in detail at the Team Manager meeting.
2024-25
Pricing: $1,320 for all players
A Payment plan is available when you register. Registration fee will include a Yearbook for each player. Additional yearbooks will be offered for purchase when printed.
Pre-skates and Evaluation dates are posted on our homepage.