U6: MO Hockey

U6 is often a player's first step into hockey — or the next step after Learn to Play and Continue to Play — for our Falcons (boys) and Lady Falcons (girls). Following USA Hockey's ADM model, players develop through small-group, station-based practices focused on skating and basic skills. This year, U6 moves to a new hybrid game format — a mix of cross-ice and half-ice play — that builds core skills while introducing the game in a fun, development-focused environment (details below).

Players need basic skating skills to join. If your player needs to build that foundation, our Learn to Play and Continue to Play programs can help — just ask.

Chesterfield Hockey, alongside USA Hockey, is excited to introduce a hybrid model for U6 — a mix of cross-ice and half-ice games across the season.

• Cross-ice is the foundation of early development, focused on individual skating and basic skills in a space sized for young players.
• Half-ice gives players more room to grow and an exciting next step, featured in jamborees throughout the season.

Players are placed on teams by current ability. Cross-ice games run throughout the season — in-house and with other local clubs — and half-ice jamborees on planned weekends bring all players and teams together. All events — including jamborees — are included in your registration fee, with more details closer to the season.

Half-ice jamboree weekends

• Labor Day Weekend — Sept 4–7
• Thanksgiving Weekend — Nov 27–29
• New Year's Jamboree — Dec 26–31
• MLK Jamboree — Jan 15–18, 2027
• Blue Note Cup Weekend — Feb 26–28
• St. Patrick's Day Jamboree — dates TBD

Every U6 player will have the opportunity to try the goalie position throughout the year.

This is how we place every player on a team for the season — attendance at all assigned sessions is mandatory. All evaluations are held at the Maryville University Hockey Center.

Dates and Times: Will be communicated soon

Schedule: Will be posted soon

Stay current. It is 100% your responsibility to keep up with schedule and detail changes. Don't expect an email — check this page often, including throughout evaluations. We reserve the right to change the schedule at any time, for any reason.

Bring to every session: a water bottle, freshly sharpened skates, and a set of WHITE and BLACK no-name practice jerseys.

Group assignments are posted closer to each session. After each evaluation, check back for your player's next group.

Please make every effort to attend. Evaluations determine your player's team and skill-level placement for the entire season, so missing them can directly affect where they're placed. If you truly can't make a session, submit the "We can't make evaluations" Google Form — and remember you must still register for the season before evaluations begin. Missing due to injury? We place players using existing data and, where possible, prior-coach input.

2026–2027 club fee:

• All players — $1,145

A $100 late registration fee applies after the registration deadline.

Pay in full, or in 6 installments — a $190.85 deposit at registration, then five auto-billed payments of $190.83 on Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1, Jan 1, and Feb 1. (A $25 late fee applies to any installment 30+ days past due.)

The club fee does not include USA Hockey membership, required equipment, or travel and lodging.

Mandatory and set by each team after evaluations — typically covering tournaments and team events. Separate from the club fee, and split equally among the team's families unless the team agrees otherwise.

**See the " New This Year: Hybrid Game Format " information section above about the new hybrid format and what cost the club is covering

U6 jerseys and socks are included in your club fee — no separate fitting cost. Fittings take place during your player's Day 1 evaluation timeslot, so there's no extra appointment to schedule.

Each family completes 4 volunteer hours per season — one requirement per family, no matter how many players you enroll. Prefer not to? Choose the $100 non-refundable Buy-Out at registration. Unmet hours are billed at season's end.

• Boys (Falcons) eligibility: Players must live within the club's designated ZIP boundaries — see the Missouri Hockey website.
• Girls (Lady Falcons): Any ZIP code, as long as you register for an all-girls program. Previously with the St. Louis Cyclones or Affton Lady Liberty? Contact Matt.Jeans@chesterfieldhockey.com before registering — districting rules may apply.
• Equipment colors: U6 has no color requirement, but at U10 players need a black helmet, gloves, and pants as the primary color. If you're buying gear now, consider black so it carries into U10.
• Neck guards: Required at all times on the ice — practices and games.
• Schedule & locations: Ice times vary weekly and are age-appropriate; no fixed schedules outside Learn to Play and Continue to Play. Most practices and home games are at our two rinks — Maryville University Hockey Center and Pacific Ice Rink — though other venues may be used. Away games are at the opponent's facility.

Please review our refund policy and codes of conduct before registering.

Questions? board@chesterfieldhockey.com