Fall 2024 Club General Information
The fall season is an excellent time for Aim’s younger Club athletes to improve their skills and gameplay. In the fall, teams will meet twice a week. Teams consist of dedicated athletes from throughout the St. Louis metro area. During the season, teams train with our high-level coaching staff. Aim takes each training session, practice, and game as an opportunity to teach techniques that are coached at the highest levels. We bring out the physical strength and mental fortitude needed to be a successful athlete. As we teach game tactics, our athletes are learning to become better decision-makers on the field. We train athletes to overcome limitations, improve leadership, illustrate discipline, value teamwork, and understand commitment.
NEW Age Group Information:
USA Field Hockey recently announced an adjustment to the national and regional club age division classifications. It more closely aligns with the school systems to promote a more cohesive experience and allow players to compete alongside their classmates whenever possible. As always, we will follow the USAFH lead, syncing our age divisions accordingly effective August 1, 2024.
Fall Club Teams:
U10: born August 1, 2014 or later
U12: born 8/1/2012-7/31/2014
U14: born 8/1/2010-7/31/2012
Fall Tournaments:
Midwest Best
Date: Saturday, September 21
Location: Sportport International – St. Louis, MO
Teams: U10-U14 teams
Pumpkin Classic
Date: Sunday, October 20
Location: Chicago, IL
Teams: U10-U14 teams
Travel: U14 athletes will travel with the Aim coaching staff. U10 and U12 athletes are required to travel with parent chaperones.
fall 2024 AGE GROUP INFO
JUNIOR CLUB (2014 or later)
Registration
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We are pleased to offer a Junior Club option for any U10 eligible players (born 8/1/14 or later; rising 1st grade or older) who are interested in combining the League experience with additional training to elevate your game. Athletes will play in our Fall K-6 League on Sunday afternoons plus train alongside our U10 Club athletes on Wednesday evenings. This will allow for a blend of low-key League play with schoolmates and friends, combined with higher-level training in the core fundamentals of field hockey across a 9-week period. Get a taste of our well-known and well-respected Club program. A great hybrid option for the family wanting more than League, but not quite the full Club experience!
Club Practices
Wednesdays, August 28 – October 23 - 6:00-7:30 pm
League (Game) Information
Sunday afternoons (time TBD, see below), September 8 – October 13
League Schedule: TBD (one-hour sessions between 12 - 4 pm)
Uniforms
All athletes will receive an Aim training pinnie, as well as a League team t-shirt for the season at the first session.
Location
Aim’s Water Turf, located on Principia School’s Campus
13201 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
U10 CLUB (Born 8/1/14 or later)
Registration
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Practices
Sundays, September 8-October 13 – 4:00-5:30 pm
Wednesdays, August 28 – October 23 - 6:00-7:30 pm
Uniforms/Equipment
The cost of the uniform package is included in new athlete fees; there are no new uniform requirements for returning athletes. Athletes must come to every practice with their Royal Blue/White Aim Reversible Pinnie. Athletes must have shin guards and mouth guards. We recommend turf shoes (see gear tab for recommendations), as no cleats are allowed on the water turf. We have plenty of sticks to borrow if needed!
Location
Aim’s Water Turf, located on Principia School’s Campus
13201 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
U12 CLUB (Born 8/1/12-7/31/14)
Registration
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Practices
Sundays, September 8-October 13: 5:30-7:00 pm
Thursdays, August 29-October 24: 6:00-8:00 pm
Uniforms/Equipment
The cost of the uniform package is included in new athlete fees; there are no new uniform requirements for returning athletes. Athletes must come to every practice with their Royal Blue/White Aim Reversible Pinnie. Athletes must have shin guards and mouth guards. We recommend turf shoes (see gear tab for recommendations), as no cleats are allowed on the water turf. We have plenty of sticks to borrow if needed!
Location
Aim’s Water Turf, located on Principia School’s Campus
13201 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
U14 Club (Born 8/1/10-7/31/12)
Registration
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Practices
Mondays, August 26*-October 21 (excluding 9/2)
Aim Orange & Aim Blue: 6:00-8:00 pm
Aim White & Aim Black: 7:00-9:00 pm
*On Monday, August 26, ALL athletes will practice from 6:00-8:00 pm (the first night of evaluations).
Sundays, September 8-October 13
Aim White & Aim Black: 7:00-8:30 pm
Aim Orange & Aim Blue: 7:30-9:00 pm
Uniforms/Equipment
The cost of the uniform package is included in new athlete fees; there are no new uniform requirements for returning athletes. Athletes must come to every practice with their Royal Blue/White Aim Reversible Pinnie. Athletes must have shin guards and mouth guards. We recommend turf shoes (see gear tab for recommendations), as no cleats are allowed on the water turf. We have plenty of sticks to borrow if needed!
Location
Aim’s Water Turf, located on Principia School’s Campus
13201 Clayton Rd
Town and Country, MO 63131
Technical & GK Training
Every Tuesday, we will host Technical Training for all U12-U14 club athletes and Goalkeeper-specific training for all our U10-U14 club goalies. These are designed for athletes who want extra touches and more technical training. These optional sessions are a great way to focus on specific skills with our top-tier coaches, designed to enhance your overall game through sharpening fundamentals. These sessions are free to our Club athletes. Goalie training sessions will also be held on these same dates/times.
Dates
Tuesdays, September 3-October 15
Times
7:00-8:00 pm