Chesterfield Hockey Association
Initiation Program
Next session will be January 10th - March 14 - Time TBD
If you have questions please email the Initiation program Director
- Register online at https://secure.websoft.net/cha/initiation.2008a.asp.
- View 2008 Schedule
CHA INITIATION PROGRAM LEAD INSTRUCTOR:
TITUS DARE
Titus' playing career began back in 1969 in New Haven Conneticut where he played for the Jr. Blades. His family moved to Saint Louis in 1972 and he began playing for the Rainbow Rocket (AAA). He was the youngest Jr. "B" player in AHAUS (Amateur Hockey Association of the United States) history (14 years of age!). In 1975, he was the youngest player invited to tryout for Coach "Badger" Bob Johnson's 1976 Olympic Team and he played for the St. Catherines Blackhawks Major Jr. "A" (OHL) as a Developmental Player in 1975-76.
His coaching career stretches back to 1975 when he was an instructor for the Howie Meeker Hockey School Power Skating Instructor. Titus was also the Huron Hockey Midwest Power Skating Coach & Coaching Director from 1993-1997. He has also served as a coach for the St. Louis AAA Blues (1995), St. Louis Thunder Junior "C", and the Springfield Jr. "A" Blues (NAHL).
He has also served as the Learn to Play Director for Huron Hockey, Fairview Heights, The Mills "Lil Blues" Program, and Chesterfield Hockey "Lil Otters" program.
Chesterfield Hockey Association is pleased to offer a comprehensive program that introduces children of all skill levels into the game of ice hockey. The Initiation Program consists of three major on-ice components:
Learn To Hockey Skate - Beginner
- A progressive program that teaches the fundamentals of skating specific to ice hockey.
- For beginners ages 3-8.
- 10 week program - .5 hour/week=5 hours of ice instruction.
- Saturdays - Times will vary week by week.
- Hockey helmet with face shield, gloves and skates are required.
- Free skate rental available through Hardees Iceplex.
- Offered Fall and Winter sessions
- Program cost - $49
Learn To Hockey Skate - Advanced
- A progressive program that teaches the fundamentals of skating specific to ice hockey.
- For beginners ages 3 and up.
- 10 week program - 1 hour/week=10 hours of ice instruction.
- Saturdays - Times will vary week by week.
- Full Hockey gear required.
- Hockey equipment available at no charge if needed - $150 deposit required.
- Offered Fall and Winter sessions
- Program cost - $89
- This program is a progressive Learn To Play curriculum for basic hockey skills.
- For beginners ages 4-10.
- 10 week program - 1 hour/week=10 hours of ice instruction.
- Saturdays - Times will vary week by week.
- Full Hockey Gear required.
- Hockey equipment available at no charge if needed - $150 deposit required.
- Offered Fall and Winter sessions
- Program cost - $89
Equipment Rental
CHA offers equipment rental for $150 deposit. The deposit is refunded upon return of ALL washed equipment!
- Helmet
- Elbow pads
- Shin guards
- Shoulder pads
- Hockey pants
- Hockey gloves
- Neck guard
- Hockey equipment bag
Equipment Rental DOES NOTconsists of: - Skates
- Stick
- Protective cup
- Hockey socks
- Mouth guard
Equipment Rental consists of:
Full equipment is required for the Learn to Hockey Skate - Advanced and Learn to Play programs. Hockey helmet/face shield, hockey gloves and skates are required for Learn to Hockey Skate - Beginner program.
All three of these components will focus on skill development with a major emphasis on skating. This program offers a progressive teaching curriculum designed to introduce beginners to the games basic skills. Participants are introduced to the skills of skating, passing, puck control and shooting in a progressive one step at a time manner. Children learn through participating in practice drills and informal modified games under the direction of USA Hockey Certified On-Ice Coaching Instructors.
INITIATION PROGRAM - GOALS: Our goals are to develop a fun and learning experience in a safe environment. We will help the child build self-confidence while building fundamental skills while being introduced to the concepts of cooperation and fair play.
The FOCUS of our program is to develop basic hockey skills including skating, passing, puck handling, turning, stopping and shooting. Each skill is introduced and practiced in a progressive "one step at a time manner".
All players must register with USA Hockey annually. The cost is $30 if over 7 years of age. Read more about the USA Hockey membership.
Before you can register for our program follow these steps:
- Register online for confirmation number: (hockey insurance number)
- Go to www.usahockey.com and click on the “register online” button.
- Choose member type: Ice Player & Coaches.
- Check the “I am currently 18 years of age or older” check box.
- Select the correct season – 2007-08
- Follow the prompts, fill in all data correctly. Be sure to choose MO as the state your team is based in. (this is step 4 of the registration process)
- Checkout – Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express (credit or debit cards) are accepted. You will be paying for the IMR number (Individual Membership Registration) which is for insurance. This payment is only for the IMR and not the CHA club fees.
- You may print your Confirmation page at this time. It will also be emailed to you immediately after the registration is completed. Take a copy of the confirmation when you check in with CHA Hockey at the rink. You will need this hockey insurance number when you register.
All Initiation program questions should be directed to: