6U & 8U Spring Development Program

• This is the 6U & 8U Information for Spring of 2026.
• Looking for more information on the 10U & Older Spring Development Program?

The program is run by Chesterfield Hockey Skills instructors and selected Chesterfield Hockey Coaches. On-ice support may be provided by current Maryville University players.

• Program Options: Coed or All-Girls 
• Birth Years: 2018-2021

This 10‑week, once week spring program combines high‑tempo skill development sessions with in‑house games to reinforce concepts in a competitive setting. The focus is on skating, puck control, shooting, game awareness, and confidence so players can elevate their game heading into next season.​

• Chesterfield Hockey selected coaches
• Supported by current Maryville University

A mix of forward and defense coaches at each level to ensure individualized instruction for all positions​.

• 6U (Coed & Girls) 2020 & 2021
• 8U (Coed & Girls) 2018 & 2019 

The organization reserves the right to adjust program details, dates, and times at its discretion. Because evaluations are player‑specific, special requests for particular group assignments (including car‑pooling) cannot be accommodated for Evaluations or Group placement.

Frequency

• 10‑week program 
• Once per week

Location

• All sessions will take place at the Maryville University Hockey Center.​

Standard Weekly Pattern (Coed)

• Saturdays

Standard Weekly Pattern (Girls)

• Saturdays

Specific ice times and final group assignments for all divisions will be confirmed and posted closer to the start of the program. We reserve the right to adjust this schedule for any reason.

Practice jersey included with cost.

No refunds will be issued after registration.

Coed & All-Girls

• $275

Note: Dedicated goalie positions are only at the 8U level; however 6U players will have the opportunity to try goalie in a "pass the goalie gear bag around" scenario, if they wish (just let the coaches know during Spring if this interest your child).

Dedicated separate Goalie training is not part of this Spring program.

Evaluations & Group Placement

• Players attend evaluations March 29th and are placed on a skill‑appropriate team to maximize individual and team development.​ 
• Group assignments and times will be posted after evaluations and closer to the start of the program. 
• Because evaluations are player‑specific, special requests for particular group assignments (including car‑pooling) cannot be accommodated for Evaluations or Group placement.

Any frequently asked and answered questions will be added to this section of the webpage as they become available.

• We're brand new to hockey. Is this the right program for my child? If you are brand new to hockey, please explore our Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs. The Spring Development program requires prior hockey experience. If you have any doubt or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

• How do I register for just the St. Louis Knights Spring Program? There isn't a separate Spring program. This is a shared Spring program between all of the clubs listed above. Evaluations will determine team skill level placement for Spring.

• Can we get a prorated fee due to conflicts? We're sorry. We will be unable to prorate any fees.

• Can I request my child be placed in the same group as their friend? Because evaluations are player‑specific, special requests for particular group assignments (including car‑pooling) cannot be accommodated for Evaluations or Group placement.

• Will there be a waitlist if registration is full? Yes. We will provide a waitlist link on this webpage if necessary. Please note by placing your name on a waitlist, we can not guarantee any registration openings will become available.

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