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
Winter Mini Sticks
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 - $125 before November 1
- Regular - $135 between November 1 - November 30
- Late - $145 - on/after December 1
- Registrations close when the program is full
Location: STL Athletic Center - 2300 Hitzert Court, 63026
League Dates: Sundays - January 12 - February 23 (excluding January 26)
Times: 1:30pm except for Super Bowl Sunday when the game may be earlier
Notes: In the winter, Mini Sticks is run similar to the 1st and 2nd grade league where the athletes participate in more game play. 🙂
Spring Mini-Sticks
SPRING MINI STICKS IS OPEN TO JK, PK, AND KINDERGARTEN ATHLETES AGES 3-6 YEARS OLD. REGISTRATION FOR SPRING MINI STICKS OPENS IN LATE JANUARY 2025! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THEN!
Fall Mini Sticks
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 2024)
Fees:
- Early Bird - $80 before June 15
- Regular - $90 between June 15-August 1
- Late - $110 - on/after August 1
- Registrations close when the program is full
Location: Villa Duchesne - 10801 Conway Road, Frontenac, MO
League Dates: Sundays - September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 (Rain makeup day - October 27)
Times: Mini Sticks is typically assigned the noon game slot, but could be between 11am-1pm due to numbers. The final schedule will be released in mid August.
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.
MINI STICKS IS CURRENTLY IN PROCESS!
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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