AAA Blues Spring Program
The St Louis AAA Blues are excited to announce our upcoming 2023 Spring Programing!!!
We have something for every player looking for an elite level experience with other elite level talent divided into age specific programing (10U to 18U) for boys and girls.
As a reminder – Spring programing is open to anyone in the area regardless of your home club and we encourage you to try us out over the 6-8 weeks of programing for high intensity elite training. Our spring session has been perfect for those players looking to take the next step in their game and all programing will be run out of Centene Community Ice Center and the Ice Zone.
We strive to provide the best training with the area’s best coaches to help your hockey player grow and build their skills here in St. Louis. All our programing is led by current and former coaches in our AAA Blues program.
Please see below for additional details by specific birth years and all participants must register for any of our Spring programming, this includes returning players.
Link to Register is on the top RIGHT of this page.
Its one registration button for all of our programs and you will be segregated by birth year.
Any questions please reach out mheffington@stlaaablues.com or hcarey@stlaaablues.com
Tryout times and Skate times at the bottom of the page
BOYS SQUIRT SELECT SPRING
Ideal program for those players looking to develop their skills and play in a fun competitive environment.
Birthyear (combined)
- 2013
- 2014
8 week program – leading into tryouts for CSDHL
Led by AAA Blues coaches
6 Teams of players skating twice a week
Weekly 80 minute practice
Weekly 80 minute games w/3 15 minute periods & MIHOA referees
Goalies – access to RGA & goalie specific training sessions
Cost: $675 (Jersey Included)
GIRLS SQUIRT SELECT
Perfect fit for those Squirt age girls that want to take their game to the next level of skill development.
Birthyear (combined)
- 2013
- 2014
- 2015
8 week program
Led by AAA Blues coaches
Total # of Participants: 30 Out skaters & 4 goalies
Weekday skills practice & Weekend small area games
Goalies – access to RGA & goalie specific training sessions
Cost: $645 (Jersey Included)
PEE WEE SPRING SKILLS
Laid out in our more traditional format to select the top players at each birthyear and push one another to reach new development heights by focusing on skill development leading up to Tier 1 tryouts.
Birthyear (Individual Program for each birthyear)
- 2011
- 2012
6 weeks programming – leading into AAA tryouts
Total # of participants of 30 out skaters & 4 goalies per program/per birthyear minimum
- 2011: 30 skaters & 4 goalies
- 2012: 30 skaters & 4 goalies
2 Skates per week (team and skills)
Goalies – access to RGA & goalie specific training sessions
Cost: $575
BANTAM SPRING SKILLS
Laid out in our more traditional format to select the top players at each birthyear and push one another to reach new development heights by focusing on skill development leading up to Tier 1 tryouts
Birthyears (Individual Program for each birthyear)
- 2009
- 2010
6 weeks programming – leading into AAA tryouts
Total # of participants of 30 out skaters & 4 goalies per program/per birthyear minimum
- 2009: 30 skaters & 4 goalies
- 2010: 30 skaters & 4 goalies
2 Skates per week (team and skills)
Goalies – access to RGA & goalie specific training sessions
Cost: $575
MIDGET ELITE SPRING
A new twist to build skill development and enhance team play as we form an elite level high school league to push players to a higher level while participating in equal parts practice and games.
Birthyears (combined)
- 2004
- 2005
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
6 weeks programming – leading into AAA/Junior tryouts
8 Teams of players skating twice a week
Weekly 80 minute practice
Weekly 80 minute games with MIHOA referees
Goalies – access to RGA & goalie specific training sessions
Cost: $575
GIRLS SPRING SKILLS
One of our biggest opportunities and most exciting programs is to help develop the skill set of our Pee Wee age girls and beyond. Heavy dose of development in advanced skating concepts spread out amongst two groups.
Birthyears (2 individual programs for each grouping)
- 2012-2009
- 2008-2005
8 weeks of programing
Total # of Participants of 60 Out skaters & 8 goalies
- 2012-2009: 30 skaters & 4 goalies
- 2008-2005: 30 skaters & 4 goalies
Weekday skills practices & Weekend team practice/games
Goalies – access to RGA & goalie specific training sessions
Cost: $575
TRYOUT INFORMATION
TRYOUT TIMES ARE POSTER BELOW
- PLEASE REVIEW THIS THE WEEK OF MARCH 20 - although we do NOT anticipate any changes - please review to confirm dates and times
- We are also leveraging two rinks for tryouts - Centene & IceZone
- Tryout fee is $65 and must be paid and registered before stepping on the ice-
- Every player gets 2 skates and returning Blues players have a fee waiver at registration.
Boys Squirt Select Spring (2014)
- Tryout #1A: 4/1 (12:10p-1:30p) @ IceZone
- Tryout #1B: 4/1 (1:40p-3:00p) @ IceZone
- Tryout #2A: 4/2 (12:30p-1:50p) @ IceZone
- Tryout #2B: 4/2 (2:00p-3:20p) @ IceZone
** We are currently holding two sheets per 2014 birthyear and will announce which part of the alphabet is assigned to each group one week prior to the first skate
Boys Squirt Select Spring (2013)
- Tryout #1A: 4/1 (9:10a-10:30p) @ IceZone
- Tryout #1B: 4/1 (10:40a-12:00p) @ IceZone
- Tryout #2A: 4/2 (3:30p-4:50p) @ IceZone
- Tryout #2B: 4/2 (5:00-6:20p) @ IceZone
** We are currently holding on two sheets per 2013 birthyear and will announce which part of the alphabet is assigned to each group one week prior to the first skate
Girls Select Spring (2015, 2014, 2013):
- Tryout #1: 3/28 (5:00p-6:20p) @ Centene NHL
- Tryout #2: 3/31 (5:30p-6:50p) @ IceZone
Pee Wee Minor (2012):
- Tryout #1: 3/27 (5:20p-6:40p) @ Centene USA
- Tryout #2: 3/28 (5:20p-6:40p) @ Centene USA
Pee Wee Major (2011):
- Tryout #1: 3/27 (4:20p-5:40p) @ Centene NHL
- Tryout #2: 3/28: (6:30p-7:50p) @ Centene NHL
Bantam MInor (2010):
- Tryout #1: 3/27 (6:50p-8:10p) @ Centene USA
- Tryout #2: 3/28 (6:50p-8:10p) @ Centene USA
Bantam Major (2009):
- Tryout #1: 3/27 (5:50p-7:10p) @ Centene NHL
- Tryout #2: 3/28 (8:00p-9:20p) @ Centene NHL
Midgets - we are trying out by individual birth year, but programming will be all 4 birth years combined.
Midget (2008):
- Tryout #1: 3/29 (6:00p-720p) @ Centene USA
- Tryout #2: 4/2 (11:00a-12:20p) @ IceZone
Midget (2007):
- Tryout #1: 3/29 (5:50p-7:10p) @ Centene NHL
- Tryout #2: 4/2 (9:30a-10:50a) @ IceZone
Midget (2006):
- Tryout #1: 3/29 (4:30p-5:50p) @ Centene USA
- Tryout #2: 4/1 (3:10p-4:30p) @ IceZone
Midget (2005):
- Tryout #1: 3/29 (4:20p-5:40p) @ Centene NHL
- Tryout #2: 4/1 (4:40p-6:00p) @ IceZone
Girls Spring (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009):
- Tryout #1: 3/31 (7:00p-8:20p) @ IceZone
- Tryout #2: 4/1 (7:40p-9:00p) @ IceZone
Girls Spring (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005):
- Tryout #1: 3/31 (8:30p-9:50p) @ IceZone
- Tryout #2: 4/1 (6:10-7:30p) @ IceZone
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