overview
Gateway Prep Club is designed for athletes who are ready to grow their skills, build confidence, and learn game concepts in a fun, development-focused environment. The program combines our weekly League as well as one club practice per week, giving athletes a balanced and engaging field hockey experience.
Prep Club is offered by grade level and runs seasonally throughout the year—fall, winter, and spring. It is one of our most popular entry points into Gateway Field Hockey, especially for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade athletes who are beginning their pathway toward Elite Club participation in the fall.
This program is a great fit for newer and intermediate players who want to experience club-level training without committing to a full year of Elite Club. It also serves as an excellent preparation option for older athletes looking to sharpen their skills ahead of their upcoming high school season.
Throughout the season, Gateway coaches emphasize strong foundational skills while gradually introducing more advanced techniques, positioning, and game strategies. This progressive approach helps athletes develop a deeper understanding of the game while continuing to enjoy a supportive and age-appropriate competitive environment.
INCLUDES
- One weekly club practice
- One weekly league game
- Uniform shirt
- High level of coaching
- Tons of learning and fun!
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Field hockey stick
- shinguards with socks over them
- mouthguard
- turf shoes or sneakers (no cleats allowed at Villa or Sportport)
2026/27 Winter Prep Club
OFFERED TO WINTER ATHLETES IN 1ST-12TH GRADE
1st/2nd Grade
1st/2nd Grade Winter Prep Club
Includes: Weekly practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Winter Location: STL Athletic Center - 2300 Hitzert Court, 63026 (turf)
Practice Dates: Thursdays - December 10 - February 20
Time: 5-6pm - This is the same time as U8 Elite Club for carpooling
AND
League Game Date: Saturdays, January 9 - February 20
Time: TBA when schedule is sent out in December (games between 8am-5pm)
Winter Break: There are no field hockey practices during winter break (between December 21-January 3)
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $345 - (Between Oct 1-Oct 31)
- Regular Registration - $355 - (Between Nov 1 - Nov 30)
- Late Registration - $365 - (On or after December 1)
- REGISTER HERE
3rd/4th Grade
3rd and 4th Grade Winter Prep Club
Includes:Weekly practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Winter Location: STL Athletic Center - 2300 Hitzert Court, 63026 (turf)
Practice Dates: Tuesdays - December 8 - February 20
Time: 5-6pm - This is the same time as U10 Elite Club for carpooling
AND
League Game Date: Saturdays, January 9 - February 20
Time: TBA when schedule is sent out in December (games between 8am-5pm)
Winter Break: There are no field hockey practices during winter break (between December 21-January 3)
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $345 - (Between Oct 1-Oct 31)
- Regular Registration - $355 - (Between Nov 1 - Nov 30)
- Late Registration - $365 - (On or after December 1)
- REGISTER HERE!
5th-8th Grade
5th -8th Grade Winter Prep Club
Includes:Weekly practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Winter Location: STL Athletic Center - 2300 Hitzert Court, 63026 (turf)
Practice Dates: Wednesdays - December 9 - February 20
Time: 5-6pm
AND
League Game Date: Saturdays, January 9 - February 20
Time: TBA when schedule is sent out in December (games between 8am-5pm)
Winter Break: There are no field hockey practices during winter break (between December 21-January 3)
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $345 - (Between Oct 1-Oct 31)
- Regular Registration - $355 - (Between Nov 1 - Nov 30)
- Late Registration - $365 - (On or after December 1)
- REGISTER HERE
High School
High School Winter Prep Club
Includes:Weekly practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Winter Location: STL Athletic Center - 2300 Hitzert Court, 63026 (turf)
Practice Dates: Tuesdays - December 8 - February 20
Time: 5-6pm
AND
League Game Date: Saturdays, January 9 - February 20
Time: TBA when schedule is sent out in December (games between 8am-5pm)
Winter Break: There are no field hockey practices during winter break (between December 21-January 3)
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $335 - (Between Oct 1-Oct 31)
- Regular Registration - $345 - (Between Nov 1 - Nov 30)
- Late Registration - $355 - (On or after December 1)
- REGISTER HERE!
2027 Spring Prep Club
OFFERED TO SPRING ATHLETES IN K-12th GRADE
1st/2nd Grade
2027 1st and 2nd Grade Spring Prep Club
This is a great program to prepare for Elite Club in the Fall 2027
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA
3rd/4th Grade
3rd/4th Grade Spring Prep Club
This is a great program to prepare for Elite Club in the Fall 2027
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA
5th/6th Grade
5th/6th Grade Spring Prep Club
This is a great program to prepare for Elite Club in the Fall 2027
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA
7th/8th Grade
7th/8th Grade Spring Prep Club
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA
High School
High School Spring Prep Club
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA
2027 FALL PREP CLUB
OFFERED TO FALL ATHLETES IN 1ST-8th Grade
1st/2nd Grade
2027 1st/2nd Grade Fall Prep Club
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Fall practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA
3rd/4th Grade
2027 3rd/4th Grade Fall Prep Club
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Fall practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
-
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA
5th/6th Grade
2027 5th/6th Grade Fall Prep Club
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Fall practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
-
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA
7th/8th Grade
2027 7th/8th Grade Fall Prep Club
Practices: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
League Games
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Includes: Fall practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
-
- Early Bird Registration - TBA
- Regular Registration - TBA
- Late Registration - TBA