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 Spring 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
- Seasonal club practices
- Seasonal league games
- 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 Spring Prep Club
OFFERED TO SPRING ATHLETES IN K-12th GRADE
K/1st/2nd Grade
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Spring Prep Club
This is a great program to prepare for Elite Club in the Fall 2026
Practices
Date: Thursdays | Between March 30 - May 17
Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Location: Sportport
Note: This is the same practice day/time as U8 Elite Club for carpool purposes
League Games
Date: Saturdays and/or Sundays - April 4, 12, 19, 26, May 3, May 16 (due to Villa's graduation on Sunday)
Times: Typically mid day (between 12pm-3pm)
Location: Villa Duchesne
Details
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $335 before February 10
- Regular Registration - $345 between February 10-March 10
- Late Registration - $355 after March 10
- REGISTER HERE
3rd/4th Grade
3rd/4th Grade Spring Prep Club
Practices
Date:
Option 1 - Wednesdays | Between March 30 - May 17
Option 2 - Thursdays | Between March 30 - May 17
Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Location: Sportport Water Turf Field 3
League Games
Date: Saturdays and/or Sundays - April 4, 12, 19, 26, May 3, May 16 (due to Villa's graduation on Sunday)
Times: Typically mid day (between 12pm-4pm)
Location: Villa Duchesne
Details
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $335 before February 10
- Regular Registration - $345 between February 10-March 10
- Late Registration - $355 after March 10
- REGISTER HERE
5th/6th Grade
5th/6th Grade Spring Prep Club
Practices
Date: Wednesdays | Between March 30 - May 17
Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Location: Sportport Water Turf Field 3
League Games
Date: Saturdays and/or Sundays - April 4, 12, 19, 26, May 3, May 16 (due to Villa's graduation on Sunday)
Times: Typically mid day (between 12pm-4pm)
Location: Villa Duchesne
Details
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $335 before February 10
- Regular Registration - $345 between February 10-March 10
- Late Registration - $355 after March 10
- REGISTER HERE
7th/8th Grade
7th/8th Grade Spring Prep Club
Practices
Date: Wednesdays | Between March 30 - May 17
Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Location: Sportport - Water Turf Field 3
League Games
Date: Sundays - April 4 (Sat), 12, 19, 26, May 3, May 16 (Sat)
Times: Typically mid day (between 12pm-4pm)
Location: Sportport - Water Turf Field 3
Details
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $335 before February 10
- Regular Registration - $345 between February 10-March 10
- Late Registration - $355 after March 10
- REGISTER HERE
High School
High School Spring Prep Club
Practices
Date: Tuesdays | Between March 31 - May 17
Time: 7:45-9pm
Location: Sportport - Water Turf Field 3
League Games
Date: Sundays - April 4 (Sat), 12, 19, 26, May 3, May 16 (Sat)
Times: Typically mid day (between 12pm-5pm)
Location: Sportport
Details
Includes: Spring practices and league games on turf fields, excellent coaching, and uniform shirt
Fee:
- Early Bird Registration - $335 before February 10
- Regular Registration - $345 between February 10-March 10
- Late Registration - $355 after March 10
- REGISTER HERE
2026 FALL Prep Club
OFFERED TO FALL ATHLETES IN 1ST-8th Grade
1st/2nd Grade
1st/2nd Grade Fall Prep Club
Practices (one practice per week)
TBA
League Games
TBA
Details
Includes | Weekly Practices, League Games, Uniform Shirt, high level and positive coaching
Fee | TBA
3rd/4th Grade
3rd/4th Grade Fall Prep Club
Practices (one practice per week)
TBA
League Games
TBA
Details
Includes | Weekly Practices, League Games, Uniform Shirt, high level and positive coaching
Fee | TBA
5th/6th Grade
5th/6th Grade Fall Prep Club
Practices (one practice per week)
TBA
League Games
TBA
Details
Includes | Weekly Practices, League Games, Uniform Shirt, high level and positive coaching
Fee | TBA
7th/8th Grade
7th/8th Grade Fall Prep Club
Practices (one practice per week)
TBA
League Games
TBA
Details
Includes | Weekly Practices, League Games, Uniform Shirt, high level and positive coaching
Fee | TBA
2025/26 Winter Prep Club
OFFERED TO WINTER ATHLETES IN 1ST-12TH GRADE
1st-4th Grade
1st-4th Grade Winter Prep Club
Practices
Date: Thursdays | Dec 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 5-6pm
Location: STL Athletic Center
League Games
Dates: Saturdays, January 10-February 22 (no games weekend of January 24)
Times: TBA in December
Location: STL Athletic Center
Details
Includes: Practices and League Games on indoor turf and uniform shirt
Fee: $365 before Nov 1, $375 between Nov 1-Dec 1, $385 after Dec 1
THIS PREP CLUB SESSION IS FULL! - SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!
5th-8th Grade
5th-8th Grade Winter Prep Club
Practices
Tuesdays - Dec 9, 16 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 17
Time: 5-6pm
Location: STL Athletic Center
League Games
Dates: January 10-February 22 (no games weekend of January 24)
Times: TBA in December
Location: STL Athletic Center
Details
Includes: Practices and League Games on indoor turf and uniform shirt
Fee: $365 before Nov 1, $375 between Nov 1-Dec 1, $385 after Dec 1 THIS PREP CLUB SESSION IS FULL! - SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!
High School
High School Winter Prep Club
Option A Practices
Date: Thursdays | Dec 11, 18 | Jan 8, 15, 29 | Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 4-5pm
Location: STL Athletic Center (Fenton, MO)
Option B Practices
Date: Mondays: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 | Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Anjon Sports center (O'Fallon, MO)
League Games for both A and B
Dates: January 10-February 22 (no games weekend of January 24)
Times: TBD
Location: STL Athletic Center
Details
Includes: Practices and League Games on indoor turf and uniform shirt
Fee: $365 before Nov 1, $375 between Nov 1-Dec 1, $385 after Dec 1
THIS PREP CLUB SESSION IS FULL! - SEE YOU IN THE SPRING!