Gateway Elite Club Information

The Gateway Elite Club season runs from late March 2022 through February of 2023 and includes training, league game play, summer camp, and various local, regional and travel tournaments throughout the season.  Elite Club is for players looking to play year round and to raise their game to the next level in U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, and U19 divisions.  Gateway is the top ranked club program in Missouri and is ranked in the top ten in all age divisions in the country by USA Field Hockey.

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration Opens - January 24th, 2023

Early Bird Registration Ends - February 15th, 2023

Free Club Fees Drawing - February 16th - 5pm (must be registered by noon on February 15th)

Late Fee Registration begins - March 16th, 2023

Elite Club Seasons

  • Spring Season - Current Ks-12th Graders
  • Summer Camp - 1st-12th Graders
  • Fall Season - 1st-8th Graders
  • Winter Season - 1st-12th Graders
  • HS athletes do not participate in club in the fall due to MSHSAA rules

Spring Teams

  • U19 Red, U19 White, U19 Blue, U19 Green (11v11 teams)
  • U16 Red, U16 White, U16 Blue, U16 Green, U16 Yellow (11v11 teams)
  • U14 Red, U14 White, U14 Blue, U14 Green, U14 Yellow (11v11 teams)
  • U12 Red, U12 White, U12 Blue, U12 Green, U12 Yellow  (7v7 teams)
  • U10 Red, U10 White, U10 Blue (7v7 teams)
  • U8 Sparkle, U8 Shimmer (7v7 teams)
  • All seasonal club practices and league games...
    • Spring - April and May (K-12th Grade)
    • Fall - Late August, September, and October (K-8th Grade)
    • Winter - December, January, and February (K-12th Grade)
    • Breaks in practices/games in March, the summer (camp during this time), and November as we transition from one season to the next.
  • All seasonal league games...
    • Spring - April and May (K-12th Grade)
    • Fall - September and October (K-8th Grade)
    • Winter - January and February (K-12th Grade)
  • One summer camp (June or July) - Athletes may attend both camps for a discounted fee for club members only
  • Summer fitness training for rising high school athletes
  • College recruiting guidance for high school athletes that are interested in playing in college (additional fees apply for videos and NCSA)
  • Local, regional and national tournament opportunities and additional practices to prepare for those events open exclusively to Elite Club members (additional tournament fees apply)
  • Additional Elite Premier opportunities open exclusively to Elite Club members (additional clinic fees apply)
  • U19 - $545 - current seniors graduating in spring of 2023
  • U19 - $985 - Athletes born in 2004, 2005 and 2006
  • U16 - $985 - Athletes born in 2007 and 2008
  • U14 - $985 - Current 8th grade U14s born in 2009 going to HS in the fall
    • discounted as they are in HS in the fall of 2022
  • U14 - $1175 - Athletes born in 2009 and 2010
  • U12 - $1175 - Athletes born in 2011 and 2012
  • U10 - $1085 - Athletes born in 2013 and 2014
  • U8 - $985 - Athletes born in 2014 and later

Important Notes

  • All club fees INCLUDE one summer camp - either June 12th-15th or July 24th-27th.
  • HS athletes do not participate in club during the fall HS season which is why their fees are lower than 8th grade and below. Please make note if you are in U14 but going into HS in the fall so you register with the correct fee.
  • Rising 9th-college athletes also receive Elite Fit Club in July included with their fees. 
  • If you plan to participate in all seasons of the "seasonal" club it is beneficial to do Year Round Elite Club instead as there is a discount included and EC includes one summer camp.

Important Dates

  • $20 discount for early bird registration on or before February 15th
  • $20 late fee for registrations after March 15th
  • All 2022/23 club members continuing this spring, must renew their membership before March 15th when registration closes

 

Leagues are held in the spring of 2023, fall of 2023 and, winter of 2024.  All leagues are included for Elite Club players and players will be automatically put on teams. 

Spring League Divisions:

  • PK and Kindergarten
  • 1st and 2nd Grade
  • 3rd and 4th Grade
  • 5th and 6th Grade
  • 7th and 8th Grade
  • High School

Spring League Dates: Sundays, April 2nd, 16th, 23rd 30th and May 7th and Saturday, May 20th - No games on Easter

Spring League Locations:

Games held at Sportport International and Villa Duchesne.  Most games in April will be at Villa due to the new water turf being installed at Sportport. 

Practices are held during the weeknights between Mondays through Thursdays at our numerous locations including Sportport, Villa Duchesne, and STL Athletic Center.  Practice schedules will be emailed out before each season.

Spring Practice Schedule at Sportport - begins the last week in March through May 25th

  • U8 - Born in 2015 and later 
    • Thursdays - 5:30-6:45pm
  • U10 - Born in 2013 and 2014
    • Thursdays - 5:30-6:45pm
  • U12 - Born in 2011 and 2012
    • Wednesdays - 5:30-6:45pm
  • U14 - Born in 2009 and 2010
    • Wednesdays - 6:45-8pm or Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm
  • U16 - Born in 2007 and 2008
    • Tuesdays - 1.25 hours between 6:30-9pm
  • U19 - Born in 2006 and earlier
    • Thursdays 3/29-5/19 - 7:45-9pm

One summer camp is included for all year round Elite Club members.  Players can chose between the two camps... 

June 12th-15th - 9am-11:30am

July 24th-27th - 9am-11:30am

Note: Additional summer camp for Elite Club players is $135

These are the confirmed tournaments this spring that are held locally. Tournaments are optional and do incur an additional fee based on the length of the tournament. 

7v7 Tournament - April 22nd - St. Louis

Regional Club Championship and Regional Cup - May 13th and 14th - St. Louis

Additional tournament opportunities will be emailed to club players and parents. 

After you register for Elite Year-Round Club, you can order your uniform.  

Please click here to order uniforms and apparel!

Note: If you are NEW to club, you need to get your uniform number assigned to you by Lynsey at Lynsey@gatewayfieldhockey.com BEFORE you order.  

Apparel is optional but encouraged!

Current National Club Rankings

U14 - 10th in Nation - 1st in Missouri

U16 - 8th in Nation - 1st in Missouri

U19 - 3rd in Nation - 1st in Missouri

Link to the current rankings below

*USA Field Hockey only ranks U14, U16, and U19 divisions

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