Winter 2024-2025 Club General Information
Don't let your field hockey passion hibernate during the off-season!
The Winter Club season holds immense value for the growth of both individual players and the team as a whole. We firmly believe that our Club athletes can maximize their progress by engaging in our 2-3 weekly winter sessions, seamlessly transitioning their training to the dynamic setting of an indoor turf surface. In our quest for excellence, we are proud to offer our Club athletes the most comprehensive training hours, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and experience needed to excel in the sport.
Within this indoor setting, our Club athletes will sharpen their outdoor game skills. The focus will be on honing:
- Elevating stickwork, ensuring an abundance of ball touches.
- Mastery of the foundational techniques that form the bedrock of the sport.
- Navigating tighter spaces, honing decision-making abilities and spatial awareness, and fostering heightened engagement.
- Elevating their proficiency with advanced skills such as reverse chips, drags, 3D maneuvers, and the art of deception.
- Focusing on goal-scoring strategies, both on and off the ball, while refining positioning, communication, and teamwork to foster excellence.
We do not hold formal tryouts for our Club teams, as we feel there is a place for every athlete who wants to develop their skills and advance their game. Our coaches will evaluate all athletes within the first two to three sessions and place them on a team that is a good fit for the season.
Winter Club Age Groups:
U10: born 8/1/14 or later
U12: born 8/1/12-7/31/14
U14: born 8/1/10-7/31/12
U16: born 8/1/08-7/31/10
U19: born prior to 8/1/08
Important Note:
The Annual Membership option is only offered once a year during the Winter registration. If you wish to take advantage of this option, choose the Annual Membership link under the appropriate Club age group. Registering for just the winter season is, of course, an option as well. Need more info? Click HERE for more details about this choice.
Winter Break:
Aim will go on a winter break from December 23 through January 5. There will be no club training during this time. Practices will resume on January 6.
winter 2024-2025 AGE GROUP info
U10 CLUB (born 8/1/2014 or later)
The winter season is an important time for our younger athletes to continue developing their skills while also putting them into practice in a game setting. This winter, the U10 age group (and Junior Club athletes) will gather for 7 weeks of Club training as well as play in our Elementary League. This will ensure that they continue to elevate their fundamentals while working with our high-level Club coaching staff and also have the opportunity to put those skills to work in small-sided games. It also condenses the season to ensure engagement without burnout. As always, our U10 program will emphasize both on-field skill AND character...teaching even our youngest athletes to overcome limitations, build leadership skills, illustrate discipline, value teamwork, and understand commitment.
Junior Club athletes are encouraged to register for U10 Club this winter, as the experience will be most similar to fall Junior Club. Of course just playing League is an option as well. Junior Club will return as a stand-alone program in the spring.
Season Registration (a la carte)
U10 Club
Annual Membership Registration
There is no Annual Membership option for U10 at this time; we will offer it again in Fall 2025.
Practices
Club Training: Wednesdays, January 8 - February 19, from 5:30-7 pm
League Games: Saturdays, January 18-February 22, either 10-11 am or 11 am-12 noon (depending on grade)
Uniforms/Equipment
During the winter, the only uniform requirement is the practice pinnie, so wonly new U10 athletes will be charged for this. There are no additional uniform requirements in the winter. Athletes must come to every practice with their pinnie, shin guards and a mouth guard. We recommend turf shoes (see gear tab for recommendations), as no cleats are allowed on the turf at Center St. Louis. We have plenty of sticks to borrow if needed! For the League games, all athletes will receive a team t-shirt at no additional charge.
Location
Club Training: Center St. Louis, 6727 Langley Ave., St. Louis, MO 63123
League Games: Kirkham Fieldhouse, 36 Kirkham Industrial Ct., Webster Groves, MO 63119
U12 CLUB (born 8/1/12-7/31/14)
Season Registration (a la carte)
click here
Annual Membership Registration (only offered once a year, during Winter)
U12 Returning Athlete
U12 New Athlete
Practices
Wednesdays, December 4-February 26 from 5:30-7 pm
Thursdays, December 5-February 27 from 5:30-7 pm
GK-Specific Training: Thursdays, December 12-February 20 from 7-8 pm
Winter Break: No practices from December 23 through January 5 as Aim is on winter break. Club practices will resume starting on January 6.
Uniforms/Equipment
For the winter season, our registration approach for new athletes differs slightly due to the limited game opportunities. Uniforms are not included when registering a la carte; however, they are part of the annual registration fees. If a new athlete participates in a tournament, they will need to purchase a full uniform. Returning athletes, on the other hand, do not have any new uniform requirements.
All athletes must come prepared with their Royal Blue/White Aim Reversible Pinnie to every practice. New athletes will receive their practice pinnie on the first night of the season. Additionally, for safety on the field, athletes are required to have shin guards and mouth guards.
We highly recommend turf shoes (please refer to the gear tab for recommendations) since cleats are not permitted on the Center St. Louis turf. If you ever find yourself without a stick, don't worry – we have plenty of sticks available for borrowing!
Location
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
U14 Club (born 8/1/10-7/31/12)
Season Registration
click here
Annual Membership Registration (only offered once a year, during Winter)
U14 Returning Athlete
U14 New Athlete
U14 Athlete Aging Up From U12
Practices
Mondays, December 2-February 24, from either 6-7:30 pm (Orange) or 7:30-9 pm (Blue & White)
Sundays, December 8-February 23, from either 2-3:30 pm (Orange) or 3-4:30 pm (Blue & White)
Time slot depends on team placement
GK-Specific Training: Thursdays, December 12-February 20 from 7-8 pm
Winter Break: No practices from December 23 through January 5 as Aim is on winter break. Club practices will resume starting on January 6.
Uniforms/Equipment
For the winter season, our registration approach for new athletes differs slightly due to the limited game opportunities. Uniforms are not included when registering a la carte; however, they are part of the annual registration fees. If a new athlete participates in a tournament, they will need to purchase a full uniform. Returning athletes, on the other hand, do not have any new uniform requirements.
All athletes must come prepared with their Royal Blue/White Aim Reversible Pinnie to every practice. New athletes will receive their practice pinnie on the first night of the season. Additionally, for safety on the field, athletes are required to have shin guards and mouth guards.
We highly recommend turf shoes (please refer to the gear tab for recommendations) since cleats are not permitted on the Center St. Louis turf. If you ever find yourself without a stick, don't worry – we have plenty of sticks available for borrowing!
Location
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
U16 Club (born 8/1/08-7/31/10)
Season Registration (a la carte)
click here
Annual Membership Registration (only offered once a year, during Winter)
U16 Returning Athlete
U16 New Athlete
Practices
Sundays, December 8-February 23, from either 4:30-6 pm (Orange & Blue) or 6-7:30 pm (White & Black)
Wednesdays, December 4-February 26, from 7-8:30 (Orange & Blue) or 8-9:30 pm (White & Black)
GK-Specific Training: Thursdays, December 12-February 20 from 7-8 pm
Winter Break: No practices from December 23 through January 5 as Aim is on winter break. Club practices will resume starting on January 6.
Uniforms/Equipment
For the winter season, our registration approach for new athletes differs slightly due to the limited game opportunities. Uniforms are not included when registering a la carte; however, they are part of the annual registration fees. If a new athlete participates in a tournament, they will need to purchase a full uniform. Returning athletes, on the other hand, do not have any new uniform requirements.
All athletes must come prepared with their Royal Blue/White Aim Reversible Pinnie to every practice. New athletes will receive their practice pinnie on the first night of the season. Additionally, for safety on the field, athletes are required to have shin guards and mouth guards.
We highly recommend turf shoes (please refer to the gear tab for recommendations) since cleats are not permitted on the Center St. Louis turf. If you ever find yourself without a stick, don't worry – we have plenty of sticks available for borrowing!
Location
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
U19 Club (born prior to 8/1/08)
Season Registration
click here
Annual Membership Registration (only offered once a year, during Winter)
U19 Returning Athlete
U19 New Athlete
Practices
Tuesdays, December 3-February 25, from either 7-8:30 (Orange) or 8-9:30 pm (Blue & White)
Thursdays, December 5-February 27, from either 7-8:30 (Blue & White) or 8-9:30 pm (Orange)
GK-Specific Training: Thursdays, December 12-February 20 from 7-8 pm
Winter Break: No practices from December 23 through January 5 as Aim is on winter break. Club practices will resume starting on January 6.
Uniforms/Equipment
For the winter season, our registration approach for new athletes differs slightly due to the limited game opportunities. Uniforms are not included when registering a la carte; however, they are part of the annual registration fees. If a new athlete participates in a tournament, they will need to purchase a full uniform. Returning athletes, on the other hand, do not have any new uniform requirements.
All athletes must come prepared with their Royal Blue/White Aim Reversible Pinnie to every practice. New athletes will receive their practice pinnie on the first night of the season. Additionally, for safety on the field, athletes are required to have shin guards and mouth guards.
We highly recommend turf shoes (please refer to the gear tab for recommendations) since cleats are not permitted on the Center St. Louis turf. If you ever find yourself without a stick, don't worry – we have plenty of sticks available for borrowing!
Location
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
Tournaments
National Indoor Tournament Qualifier (NITQ)
TWO U16 AND TWO U19 TEAMS: TRYOUT-BASED TOURNAMENT
General Details: “The National Indoor Tournament Qualifiers (NITQ) are qualifying tournaments for the National Indoor Tournament (NIT) for the U-16 and U-19 Girls divisions. The NITQs are held every year beginning in December and lasting through the end of January and give standout indoor club teams from across the United States the chance to compete regionally for the chance to advance to the annual NIT.” (USAFH)
Event information: coming soon
2024-2025 Date/Location: coming soon
Winter Escape Showcase
TWO AIM TEAMS: COLLEGIATE BOUND ATHLETES
General Details: “The NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase is a recruiting event with a mission to find every field hockey player their field hockey home — if you want to play field hockey at the next level, the Winter Escape Showcase is the place to get you there. NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase runs in partnership with the member coaches of the NFHCA. The event offers a holistic recruiting experience by providing learning opportunities, position-specific showcases, and, of course, an audience of college field hockey coaches from every level!” (NFHCA/3 Step Sports)
Event Information: coming soon
Location: Boombah Sports Complex - Seminole County, FL
2025 Dates: January 17-19
Sunshine Showcase
U12 AIM ORANGE, U14 AIM ORANGE, U14 AIM BLUE, U16 AIM ORANGE, U16 AIM BLUE, U19 AIM ORANGE & U19 AIM BLUE: INVITATION-BASED TOURNAMENT
General Details: “USA Field Hockey and Disney host the annual Sunshine Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort. This premier tournament will offer the following divisions for 2025: U-10 Co-Ed (7v7), U-12 Co-Ed (7v7), U-14 Co-Ed (7v7), U-14 Girls (7v7), U-14 Girls (11v11), U-16 Girls (11v11) and U-19 Girls (11v11). Each division is guaranteed five games with a maximum of six games.” (USAFH)
Event information: coming soon
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports - Walt Disney World, FL
2025 Dates: January 24-26
National Indoor Tournament (NIT)
U12 & U14: INVITATION-BASED TOURNAMENT
U16 AND U19: TEAMS MUST QUALIFY AT NITQ
General Details: “Every year from the end of February to the beginning of March, the sound of squeaky shoes and sticks fills the air at the National Indoor Tournament (NIT). This annual tournament is held at various locations to accommodate the large number of athletes that participate. This event includes U-10 Co-Ed, U-12 Co-Ed, U-14 Co-Ed, U-14 Girls, U-16 Girls, U-19 Boys, U-19 Girls and Adult divisions. The NIT dates back to the late 1990s, with hundreds of teams participating in recent years at Spooky Nooks Sports in Lancaster, Pa. and the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Va.” (USAFH)
Event Information: coming soon
2025 Locations/Dates: coming soon