Learn to Play for our Youngest Athletes!
ABOUT MINI STICKS
Mini Sticks is the perfect opportunity for girls and boys ages 3-6 years old learn the game of field hockey in a fun, informative, and exciting environment. Our coaches do an excellent job introducing the athletes to the most basic skills while developing them to be able to play small sided games and of course keeping it super fun and engaging! Mini Sticks groups are created based on friend requests and age and typically includes 2-3 coaches per team providing an excellent coach:player ratio. Not to worry, if you don't have a friend request, you are sure to make friends at Mini Sticks! Feel free to email Kate@gatewayfieldhockey.com with any questions.
PK/JK and Kindergarten Offerings
Winter Mini Sticks
Held during January and February, but only for Kindergarten!
Spring Mini Sticks
Held during April and May for PK/JK and Kindergarten!
Fall Mini Sticks
Held during September and October for PK/JK and Kindergarten!
season information
Spring Mini-Sticks
SPRING MINI STICKS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Includes: Gateway uniform shirt, coaching, and tons of fun learning field hockey
Divisions:
- JK/PK Division - All skills and drills with some game play towards the end
- Kindergarten Division - Skills and Drills with game play every week
Fees: Vary depending on program (JK/PK Fee / K Fee)
- JK/PK - $80 on/before Feb 10, $90 after Feb 10
- Kindergarten - $110 on/before Feb 10, $120 after Feb 10
- Registrations close when the program is full
- REGISTER HERE!
Location: Villa Duchesne - 10801 Conway Road, Frontenac, MO
League Dates: Sunday | April 6, 13, 19 (Saturday), 27, May 4, and May 17 or 18 (depending on Villa graduation)
Times: Mini Sticks will be assigned a practice slot between at either 10am, 10:50am, 11:40am.
Notes: Athletes must be potty independent and able to work in a small group/team with a few coaches while their parents are on the sideline.
SPRING MINI STICKS IS CURRENTLY FULL - PLEASE EMAIL KATE@GATEWAYFIELDHOCKEY.COM TO INQUIRE ABOUT WAITLIST
Fall Mini Sticks
FALL MINI STICKS REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15, 2025
Includes: Gateway uniform shirt, coaching, and tons of fun learning field hockey
Open to:
- JK, PK, and Pre-school division
- Kindergarten division (must be going into K in the fall of 2025)
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- Early Bird:
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Winter Mini Sticks
2025 MINI STICKS IS CURRENTLY ONGOING
2026 WINTER MINI STICKS REGISTRATION OPENS AROUND OCTOBER 1
Includes: Gateway uniform shirt, coaching, and tons of fun learning field hockey
Open to:
- Kindergarten division (must currently be in Kindergarten)
- We welcome on PK/JK athletes back to Mini Sticks in the spring at Villa!
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INTERESTED IN COACHING?
We would love to have parents help coach! Each Mini Sticks team typically has 2-4 coaches and we welcome enthusiastic and positive parents. All coaching is paid and you also get a discount on the program your child is in! Reach out to Kate@gatewayfieldhockey.com if you are interested!
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