Getting Started in Hockey
Learn To Play
Hello Parents! Welcome to the Chesterfield Hockey Association!
We are a youth ice hockey club based at the Maryville University Hockey Center (which we own and operate) located in the Chesterfield Valley area. Our programs include all-girls options (Lady Falcons program) as well as co-ed options (boys and girls), and we tailor our programs for all skill levels, from beginners to elite players.
If you are reading this page, you likely have questions about starting your child in youth hockey. Don’t worry, we’re here to help!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
Questions
Colin Patrick
Learn to Play Director
Registration
Current Session:
FALL SESSION #1 - LEARN TO PLAY
- September 5–October 10
- 7:10 PM–8:10 PM
- Please note: this session is on Fridays
- Fee: $120
- Registration: IS OPEN
Next Session:
FALL SESSION #2 - LEARN TO PLAY
- October 17–November 21 (No practice 10/31)
- 7:10 PM–8:10 PM
- Please note: this session is on Fridays
- Fee: $120
- Registration: TBA
Where to Begin?
Step 1: Learn to Skate
* The steps below will apply to both girls and boys.
Before our Falcons can play, they need to learn to fly! Begin with Learn to Skate classes at the Maryville University Hockey Center (or any other facility).
** The button above will take you to the Learn to Skate program information on our rink website. Note: This is a separate program from Learn to Play
Step 2: Learn to Play
Next, after learning the fundamentals of ice skating (passing at least the Sam 3 or Basic 2 skating classes or equivalents), they are then ready to play! Sign them up for our Learn to Play program! Information on our Learn to Play program is located farther down this page.
In order to join the Learn to Play program, they will also need a full set of hockey equipment. Don’t have Equipment? No worries! Through our partnership with the St. Louis Blues, your son & daughter can acquire all of the necessary equipment they need to get started; which you also get to keep! Reach out to us to learn more! hello@chesterfieldhockey.com
Step 3: Joining a Team
After Learn to Play, she should be ready to join a team. The specific details will depend on their age and current ability. It also is heavily dependent on the time of year, as the team based programs have a short registration window. Please reach out and let's have a 1-1 conversation about next steps for your daughter or son in their hockey adventure!
Additional Details
- All new & first-time participants: Including those coming from all other St. Louis Blues Youth Hockey program — will start in Learn to Play.
- Participants will be evaluated in their first session to ensure proper group placement for skill level, safety, and the best learning experience.
- Existing participants: Players will be informed by our staff when they have gained the sufficient level of knowledge and skill to progress to the Continue to Play level.
- Genders: Open to both Boys & Girls
- Skating Ability: Participants must know how to skate. We ask that they have passed at least a Sam 3 level class in a Learn to Skate program (or equivalent)
- Required Gear: Full hockey gear is required. We do not provide any of it.
- Jersey: Upon their first class - we will provide them a jersey
- Note: This is an individual development program. This is not a team program. This is not the program for those who have already played a season on a team within the Chesterfield Hockey Association (reach out to us for help in choosing an appropriate program)
Directions
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Directly behind the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel
Fall Session #1 - 2025 LTP
- Dates: September 5 – October 10
- Times: 7:10 PM – 8:10 PM
- Fee: $120 + USA Hockey membership fee
- Registration: IS OPEN
Fall Session # 1 - Dates
- Friday, 9/5
- Friday, 9/12
- Friday, 9/19
- Friday, 9/26
- Friday, 10/3
- Friday, 10/10
Questions
See our FAQs on this page
USA Hockey Membership
2025-26 USA Hockey membership is mandatory. This membership fee is not included in the Learn to Play registration cost. Equipment is also not provided. Your child will be required to have a 2025-2026 USA Hockey number before registering with Chesterfield Hockey. It will remain valid until August of 2026.
If you create it right now, it may take a few minutes for it to update on the USA Hockey servers before our website will be able to validate it and let you register.
RegisterFall Session #2 - 2025 LTP
- Dates: October 17 – November 21 (*no practice 10/31)
- Times: 7:10 PM – 8:10 PM
- Fee: $120 + USA Hockey membership fee
- Registration: Coming soon
Questions
See our FAQs on this page
USA Hockey Membership
2025-26 USA Hockey membership is mandatory. This membership fee is not included in the Learn to Play registration cost. Equipment is also not provided. Your child will be required to have a 2025-2026 USA Hockey number before registering with Chesterfield Hockey. It will remain valid until August of 2026.
If you create it right now, it may take a few minutes for it to update on the USA Hockey servers before our website will be able to validate it and let you register.