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
Fall Mini Sticks
FALL MINI STICKS REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 15
Divisions Includes:
- JK/PK Division - All skills and drills with some game worked into stations
- Kindergarten Division - Half skills and drills and half game play each week (games will be reffed)
- All athletes will receive a Gateway Mini Sticks uniform shirt to wear each week.
Fees:
- JK/PK Fees - $80 on/before June 15, $90 after June 16
- Kindergarten Fees - $110 on/before June 15, $120 after June 16
- $10 late fee added after July 16 if space is available
- Registration closes when the program is full
- REGISTER HERE!
Location: Villa Duchesne - 10801 Conway Road, Frontenac, MO
League Dates: Sunday | September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12
Times: Mini Sticks will be assigned a practice slot between 10am-1pm (younger kids earlier)
Notes: Athletes must be potty trained and able to work in a small group/team with a few coaches while their parents are on the sideline.
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!
Fees:
- Early Bird:
- Regular:
- Late:
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Spring Mini-Sticks
2025 SPRING MINI STICKS REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY!
Divisions Includes:
- JK/PK Division - All skills and drills with some game worked into stations
- Kindergarten Division - Half skills and drills and half game play each week (games will be reffed)
- All athletes will receive a Gateway Mini Sticks uniform shirt to wear each 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
Location: Villa Duchesne - 10801 Conway Road, Frontenac, MO
League Dates: Sundays in April and May 2026
Times: TBA
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.
SUMMER MINI CAMPS
Mini Camps are the perfect opportunity to grow your field hockey skills, develop your team game, and have fun in a one day two hour camp setting! Kick off the 4th of July weekend early with the Firecracker Mini Camp or gather your friends and get ready for the fall season during the Pre-Season Mini Camp.
Firecracker Mini Camp Option 1: Tuesday, July 1 - 8:30-10:30am - $50 @ Villa
Firecracker Mini Camp Option 2: Wednesday, July 2 - 8:30-10:30am - $50 @ Villa
Pre-Season Mini Camp Option 3: Tuesday, August 12 - 8:30-10:30am - $50 @ TBD
Pre-Season Mini Camp Option 4: Wednesday, August 13 - 8:30-10:30am - $50 @ TBD
Open to Rising Kindergarten-6th graders - Must be 5 years old going into Kindergarten in the fall of 2025
**Limited Spots Available**
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