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When is the regular hockey season?
The Rockets regular hockey season officially starts with 10U, 12U and 14U evaluations from mid-August, ending in late August. Evaluations for 8U begin in early September. Practices typically start the first week of September. The season will end the first weekend in March with the Missouri State Championship weekend.
When do I register?
Regular season registration typically opens the end of July.
To complete your registration process for the Rockets, you must first register with USA Hockey. You will be asked for your USAH number during the Rockets registration. To register with USA Hockey, visit USA Hockey. All USA Hockey numbers need to be renewed each season. You must have a current USA Hockey number
What program should I register my son or daughter for?
The Rockets will be offering programs at the 14U age group, the 12U age group, the 10U age group, the 8U age group, and the 6U age group.
The Rockets will also be offering a Learn-To-Play (LTP) program for players new to hockey.
What does it mean to be an A1 player? Or to be a C3 player?
Rockets teams at the 14U, 12U and 10U age groups compete in the Missouri Hockey Youth Division (commonly referred to as MO Hockey).
Teams are grouped into leagues according to skill level, to maintain competitiveness of games and a positive experience for all players. A1 is the top skill level offered by Missouri Hockey, followed by A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2 and C3.
Rockets players at the 14U, 12U and 10U age groups will be placed onto skill-appropriate teams following evaluations in late August.
14U skaters will be placed on A1, A2 or B1 or B2 level teams. There are no Gold or Silver divisions at this age level. **B3 is NO-CHECK hockey.
Rockets teams at the 8U age group will also be divided according to skill level. At the 8U age group, the top skill level is Red, followed by White and then Blue.
Rockets players at the 6U age group will be placed onto balanced, skill-appropriate teams in middle to late September.
How often will my hockey player be skating?
The Rockets programs are generally designed to follow USA Hockey’s guidelines for the appropriate number of ice touches per season per age group. For more information on these guidelines, please visit ADM KIDS.
The Learn-To-Play/Learn to Play II Programs will skate once-a-week. Learn-To-Play will be offered during Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer.
The 6U Program will skate on average twice-a-week: once on during the week, and once on the weekend. Weekend ice will be a mixture of practices and cross-ice games.
The 8U Program will skate, on average, twice-a-week on weeknights with half-ice games approximately every other weekend.
10U, 12U, and 14U teams will skate, on average, between 2-1/2 and 3-1/2 times per week (including full ice games), depending upon the skill level. The 10U, 12U and 14U teams may also pick up additional ice playing in-town and out-of-town tournament weekends.
How much does it cost to play for the Rockets?
*Register by August 10th to avoid late fee of $100*
| Division | Cost |
| Learn to Play (typically 8 weeks) | $200 |
| 6U | $1,045 |
| 8U | $1,375 |
| 14U, 12U, 10U | $2,035 |
| Goalies 10U through 14U | $1,265 |
*Prices are subject to change*
*Late fee of $100 assessed after 8/10
LEAGUE FEES FOR PLAYERS ARE CALCULATED INTO THE SINGLE PAYMENT AND PAYMENT PLAN FEES
Additional team related expense:
Team funds are collected to cover tournaments, travel permits, etc.
Team fund contributions vary from team to team and year to year based on tournament costs, but are typically between $250-$350/player. These are paid upon team formation to the team manager or coach in September.
At the 8U Level: Rockets will reimburse teams up $250 per jamboree, up to 2 jamborees per season
Do the Rockets offer a payment plan?
The Rockets will be offering a payment plan for the regular season. All registrations under the payment plan will be assessed an additional convenience fee of $100.
Under the payment plan:
1/4 is due upon registration
1/4 is due October 1
1/4 is due November 1
1/4 is due December 1.
These payments will be charged to the account used for registration thru SportsEngine.
Are there scholarships available?
Through our association with the 47Fund, the Rockets offer a limited number of partial scholarships. For more information, please visit the 47Fund’s website (www.47Fund.com).
What about jerseys and socks?
Only 10U and above need to order jerseys.
Players new to the Rockets at the 10U, 12U, and 14U age groups need to purchase their game jerseys.
Jerseys for 8U, 6U, and LTP players are included as part of the registration costs.
My skater needs new equipment. Is there a uniform policy?
To maintain a consistent appearance throughout the St. Louis Rockets’ teams please note these guidelines:
This policy applies to replacement items or new skaters.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE NEW ITEMS IMMEDIATELY.
What are evaluations? When are evaluations?
Evaluations are the process by which the Rockets place players on skill-appropriate teams. All players will skate between two and four nights prior to placement. Regardless of skill level, we strive to place all players at the end of evaluations.
Evaluations for 10U, 12U and 14U players typically run from mid-August through the end of the month. 8U evaluations take place after Labor Day.
6U players are placed on balanced team after September practices.
How do I register to become a Coach?
Registration for Coaches is completed via the Rockets website, much like player registrations. Selection of coaches is solely at the discretion of the Rockets Coaching Directors and will be completed only after evaluations are completed.
This registration should be available by early-mid August.
To be a Coach and to get on the ice with the teams, parents are required to:
There are no exceptions to these requirements.
For more information, please click HERE.
How do I register to become a Team Manager?
Registration for Team Managers is completed via the Rockets website, much like player registrations. Selection of Team Managers will be completed only after evaluations are completed.
To be a Team Manager, parents are required to:
For more information, please click HERE.
What if I have more questions?
Please contact Executive Director, Jamie Cacciabando