Chesterfield Hockey Association
Getting Started in Hockey
Overview
Hello Parents! Welcome to the Chesterfield Hockey Association! We are a youth ice hockey club located in the Maryville University Hockey Center (which we own & operate) within the Chesterfield valley area. Our programs include All-Girls options (Lady Falcons program) as well as Co-Ed options (boys & girls), and we tailor our programs for all skill-levels (beginners to elite).
If you are reading this page, you probably have a bunch of questions on how to get your daughter or son started in youth hockey. Don’t worry, we’re here to help!
If at any time should you have ANY questions, please reach out to our Communications Director & Club Secretary - Greg Papuga - via email or our social media channels. We are more than willing to talk to you.
Learn to Play AND Continue to Play Hockey Programs
Open to GIRLS and BOYS
All classes are at the Maryville University Hockey Center
You'll choose a program within registration.
Skating Ability: Participants must know how to skate. We ask that they have passed at least a Sam 3 Learn to Skate class. If you have questions, please ask. For more information on our Learn to Skate program, visit the Maryville University Hockey Center (Chesterfield Hockey is the owner and operator of the facility)
Required: Full hockey gear is required for both programs.
Winter Session # 2
Starting on Mondays in mid February!
Register Today!
Email greg.papuga@chesterfieldhockey.com for more info.
- Moving to Monday Nights for both Learn to Play & Continue to Play
- Price is $75
- 5 weeks long
- 45 min long
- All classes at the Maryville University Hockey Center
Schedule:
- February 27th
- March 6th - No Class
- March 13th
- March 20th
- March 27th
- April 3rd
Times:
- Learn to Play - starts 5:10 PM (45 min long)
- Continue to Play - starts 6:05 PM (45 min long)
Winter Session # 1
Registration Status
- Now Closed
Email greg.papuga@chesterfieldhockey.com for more info.
- Held on Friday Nights
- Price is $75
- 5 weeks long
- All classes at Maryville University Hockey Center
Schedule:
- January 6th @ 7pm
- January 13th - No Class
- January 20th @ 7pm
- January 27th @ 7pm
- February 3rd @ 7pm
- February 10th @ 7pm
Maryville University Hockey Center (UHC)
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Directly behind the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel
Required Hockey Equipment
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Helmet & Full Cage / Shield
Make sure it does not press hard on their temples (to avoid headaches) and that the chin strap is on their chin (not below). They will also need a full face mask (cage or clear shield - your decision). Note: By the time they join a team with Chesterfield Hockey, they will need a black helmet.
Shoulder Pads
Make sure the shoulder pads don't ride up when moving your arms up and down, and side to side. You'll want enough protection between the bottom of the chest protector and top of your hockey pants for your stomach, and from the elbow pads to the end of the shoulder pads.
Elbow Pads
Make sure your elbow pads fit snug so they don't slip, yet are large enough to cover the elbow and to protect more of the forearm and tricep.
Gloves
Hockey gloves come in a variety of fit profiles to suit a multitude of players.
Jill / Jock Strap
Usually a mesh short with a built in protective cup, which also contains velcro straps on the front and back of the shorts to help secure the shin guard practice / game socks from sliding down. There are girl and boy equivalents available.
Pants
They look more like shorts, but they are called pants. Go figure. Be sure they sit snugly on the waist (after tightening them) and that they end about 1/3 to 1/2 down the knee cap of the shin guard.
Shin Guards
Hockey shin guards protect a vulnerable area of a player’s legs from slashes, pucks, and other skates.
Skates
Make sure they are comfortable and have some padding. There is nothing worse than skating in a pair of skates that hurt your feet.
Jersey
For our Learn to Play participants, we will supply you with a practice jersey.
Practice Hockey Socks
These go over the shin guards and connect to the velcro of the Jill / Jock Strap. For Learn to Play and Practices, we don't care what color they are. Once they join a team, they will need to get a pair of game socks.
Sticks
Make sure you get the correct stick for their age and the size. We recommend visiting the hockey store for specifics on sizing. Do not cut an adult stick down to a youth size.. Typically their dominant hand will go on the top of the stick, but not always. It's purely preference whether they shoot left or right.
Neck Guard (Optional - but Recommended)
It's not required by USA Hockey or Missouri Hockey - but we recommend wearing a neck guard. They also come in a shirt form.
2023 - Winter Session - LTP & CTP
See web page for details.