Winter 2026-2027 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.
AGE GROUPS ARE BASED ON AN AUG 1, 2026 DATE
- U8 (JR Club) Age Group: Players born between August 1, 2018, and July 31, 2020
- U10 Age Group: Players born August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018
- U12 Age Group: Players born August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016
- U14 Age Group: Players born August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014
- U16 Age Group: Players born August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2012
- U19 Age Group: Players born August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2010
UNIFORMS
All Aim athletes, new and returning, must purchase a new uniform kit through Capelli Sport for the 2026-27 season. We will release additional information on uniform packages, ordering timelines, sizing opportunities, and pricing in the coming weeks.
All athletes must purchase the following: full uniform kit and practice uniform kit (new this year).
WINTER BREAK
Aim will go on winter break from December 21 through January 3. There will be no Club training during this time. Practices will resume on January 4.
AGE GROUP DETAILS
U8 (JR) CLUB
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 U8/Junior Club and U10 age groups 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 U8/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.
Season Registration (a la carte)
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Annual Membership Registration
There is no Annual Membership option for Junior Club/U8 & U10 Club at this time.
Club Training
Wednesdays, January 6-February 17, 5:30-7:00 pm
Center St. Louis
League Games
Saturday Afternoons, January 9-February 13 (inclement weather make-up: 2/20) - session time depends on grade
Location
Club Training: Center St. Louis, 6727 Langley Ave., St. Louis, MO 63123
U10 CLUB
Winter is an important time for our younger athletes to keep developing their skills while putting them into practice in a game setting. This winter, the U8/Junior Club and U10 age groups will gather for 7 weeks of Club training and 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 U8/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.
Season Registration (a la carte)
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Annual Membership Registration
There is no Annual Membership option for Junior Club/U8 & U10 Club at this time.
Club Training
Wednesdays, January 6-February 17, 5:30-7:00 pm
Center St. Louis
League Games
More details coming soon
Uniforms/Equipment
During the winter, the only uniform requirement is the practice pinnie, so only 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: More details coming soon
U12 CLUB
Winter is an excellent time for Aim's Club athletes to improve their skills and gameplay. In the winter, U12 teams will meet twice a week on indoor turf. During the season, teams work with our high-level coaching staff. Aim treats each training session, practice, and game as an opportunity to teach techniques used 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, build leadership, demonstrate discipline, value teamwork, and understand commitment through our demonstration, expectations, and encouragement.
Season Registration
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Practices
Thursdays, December 10, 2026 – February 25, 2027
5:30–7:00 pm
Sundays, December 13, 2026 – February 21, 2027
December 13 & 20: 1:00–2:30 pm
January 10 – February 21: 12:30–2:00 pm
GK TRAINING (ALL): Tuesdays, January 5 - February 16, from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Practice Notes
Thursday, December 10: All athletes will be evaluated for team placement during this first night of team evaluations.
December 21-January 3: There will be no club practices during this time. The season will resume on January 4.
Uniforms/Equipment
More details coming soon
Location
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
U14 CLUB
Winter is an excellent time for Aim's Club athletes to build their skills and improve their gameplay. In the winter, U14 teams will meet twice a week on indoor turf. During the season, teams work 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, build leadership, demonstrate discipline, value teamwork, and understand commitment through our demonstration, expectations, and encouragement.
Season Registration
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Practices
Mondays, December 7, 2026 – February 22, 2027
Aim Orange: 6:00–7:30 pm
Aim Blue & White: 7:30–9:00 pm
Sundays, December 13, 2026 – February 21, 2027
Aim Orange: 2:00–3:30 pm
Aim Blue & White: 3:00–4:30 pm
GK TRAINING (ALL): Tuesdays, January 5 – February 16, 7:00–8:00 pm
Practice Notes
Monday, December 7: All athletes will train together from 6:00-8:00 pm for our first night of team evaluations. Athletes will receive an email before the 13th with their assigned training time for that evening's second evaluation.
Monday, December 21-Sunday, January 4: There will be no club practices during this time. The season will resume on January 4.
Uniforms/Equipment
More details coming soon
Location
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
U16 CLUB
Winter is an excellent time for Aim's Club athletes to improve their skills and gameplay. In the winter, U12 teams will meet twice a week on indoor turf. During the season, teams work with our high-level coaching staff. Aim treats each training session, practice, and game as an opportunity to teach techniques used 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, build leadership, demonstrate discipline, value teamwork, and understand commitment through our demonstration, expectations, and encouragement.
Season Registration (a la carte)
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Annual Membership Registration (only offered once a year for U16, during Winter)
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Training Sessions
Wednesdays, December 9, 2026 – February 24, 2027
Aim Orange: 7:00–8:30 pm
Aim Blue & Aim White: 8:00–9:30 pm
Sundays, December 13, 2026 – February 21, 2027
Aim Orange & Aim Blue: 4:30–6:00 pm
Aim White: 6:00–7:30 pm
GK TRAINING (ALL): Tuesdays, January 7 - February 16, from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Practice Notes
Wednesday, December 9: All athletes will train together from 7:00-9:00 pm for our first night of team evaluations. Athletes will receive an email before Sunday, December 13, with their assigned training time for that evening's second evaluation.
Monday, December 21-Sunday, January 4: There will be no club practices during this time. The season will resume on January 4.
Uniforms/Equipment
More details coming soon
Location
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
U19 CLUB
Winter is an excellent time for Aim's Club athletes to improve their skills and gameplay. In the winter, U12 teams will meet twice a week on indoor turf. During the season, teams work with our high-level coaching staff. Aim treats each training session, practice, and game as an opportunity to teach techniques used 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, build leadership, demonstrate discipline, value teamwork, and understand commitment through our demonstration, expectations, and encouragement.
Season Registration (a la carte)
Click Here
Annual Membership Registration (only offered once a year for U19, during Winter)
Click Here
Practices
Tuesdays, December 8, 2026 – February 23, 2027
Aim Orange & Aim Blue: 8:00–9:30 pm
Thursdays, December 10, 2026 – February 25, 2027
Aim Orange: 7:00–8:30 pm
Aim Blue: 8:00–9:30 pm
GK TRAINING (ALL): Tuesdays, January 7 - February 16, from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Practice Notes
Tuesday, December 8: All athletes will train together from 8:00-9:30 pm for our first night of team evaluations. Athletes will receive an email before Thursday, December 10, with their assigned training time for that evening's second evaluation.
December 21–January 3: There will be no Club practices during this time. The season will resume on January 4.
Uniforms/Equipment
More details coming soon
Location
Center St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123
TOURNAMENTS
National Indoor Tournament Qualifier
National Indoor Tournament Qualifier (NITQ)
TWO U16 AND ONE 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)
2026-2027 NITQ:
U16 Qualifier - December 19, 2026
U19 Qualifier - December 20, 2026
Brighton, MI
Winter Escape
Winter Escape Showcase
ONE AIM TEAM: 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. The NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase runs in partnership with the NFHCA's member coaches. 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)
Location: Boombah Sports Complex - Seminole County, FL
2026 Dates: January 15-17
Sunshine Showcase
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)
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports - Walt Disney World, FL
2026 Dates: January 22-24
National Indoor Tournament
National Indoor Tournament (NIT)
ONE U12 TEAM & TWO U14 TEAMS: OPEN TRYOUT
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 participating athletes. 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: click here for more info
2027 Locations/Dates:
- U12: February 26 – March 1, 2027 — Spooky Nook/Lancaster, PA
- U14: February 12–15, 2027 — Spooky Nook/Lancaster, PA
- U16: February 19–21, 2027 — Spooky Nook/Lancaster, PA
- U19: February 26–28, 2027 — Richmond, VA