Fall/Winter Season
Fall Program
2026/27 Important Dates:
Registration opens June 27
Registration closes July 26
Cost:
6U/8U = $1,150
10U/12U/14U = $2,100
16U/18U = $775
Please visit our FAQ page for additional information https://www.meramecsharks.com/about/sharks-faq/16241
The evaluation process and schedule is here:
Ages
6U Mites (Cross-Ice)
Children ages 5 and 6, as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey Playing Season, with at least one year of ice skating experience or the completion of two sessions of Intro to Hockey. The 6U program is designed to teach and improve upon basic hockey fundamentals, including skating (forward/backward, stopping, turning), stickhandling, passing and shooting, all in a safe, energetic and fun environment. The 6U program shall follow the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. Teams will have one or two practices per week at the FSI Shark Tank or other local rinks.
8U Mites (Red, White, Blue) (Half-Ice)
Children ages 7 and 8 as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey Playing Season. The RWB program builds and improves upon skills learned in the Intro to Hockey and/or 6U Mites program(s), and follows the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. Teams will have one to two practices per week at the FSI Shark Tank or other local rinks.
10U Hockey
Children ages 9 and 10 as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey playing season. 10U hockey continues to build upon skills learned in the 8U program(s), and follows the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. Full-time goalies are allowed, however it is highly recommended that players balance skating out and playing goalie in order to develop important skating fundamentals. The 10U season begins in September and concludes in early March.
12U Hockey
Children ages 11 and 12 as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey playing season. 12U hockey continues to build upon skills learned in the 10U program(s), and follows the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. The 12U season begins in September and concludes in early March.
14U Hockey
Children ages 13 and 14 as of December 31st of the applicable USA Hockey playing season. 14U hockey continues to build upon skills learned in the 12U program(s), and follows the American Development Model (ADM) recommended by USA Hockey. The 14U season begins in September and concludes in early March.
Where
Practices and home games are held at the Shark Tank or other local rinks. Away games can vary around the other rinks participating with MO Hockey.
Practices
Teams can expect 2-4 ice touches a week including league games.
Jerseys
Jersey's are required for 8U and older. More information for game jerseys and optional "Third" jerseys for tournaments can be found here:
https://www.meramecsharks.com/parent-resources/jersey-info-fittings/18410
Extra Costs
Kitty Fund. Kitty funds can range anywhere from $150-350/player. This should cover extra team activities and tournament entry fees.
Volunteer Check: Every family must bring a check for $250 for their volunteer deposit. Families interested in buying out of their volunteer hours must bring a check for $125.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Can be found here: https://www.meramecsharks.com/about/sharks-faq/16241
FALL 26-27 SEASON
Welcome to the 2026/27 Fall Registration with Meramec Sharks Hockey Club for 6U - 14U!
PLEASE READ THE BELOW INFORMATION BEFORE MOVING ON TO REGISTRATION
Zip Codes:
If you have not played on a Meramec Sharks team in the past, please visit the below website to verify you live within an approved Sharks zip code.
https://www.mohockeyyd.org/parent-resources/play-hockey/2098
Cost:
6U/8U = $1150
10U - 14U = $2100
If you are new to team level hockey, visit our FAQ page to answer some questions you may have
Raffle Tickets: Each family is required to purchase 10 raffle tickets at $10 a piece. The raffle is drawn at our Mouse Races Fundraiser in February. You can sell the tickets to family and friends to make back the $100.