Ice Hockey

Francis Howell fields teams at the Varsity, JV and B level each season, providing players of all levels the opportunity to compete for and represent their high school. The Francis Howell Hockey Club is a not for profit organization whose purpose is to provide high school hockey opportunities to 7^th – 12^th grade students who reside within the Francis Howell High School district. Though Francis Howell Hockey Club is a non-school sponsored club, it plays under the Vikings name and logo and conducts itself in a manner that reflects positively upon the Francis Howell High School.

Ages

Players 9th grade through 12th grade are eligible to play Varsity and JV. Players 8th grade are eligible for B-team. Players in 7th grade are eligible for B-team as long as they are also meet the age requirements to be 14U Bantams in youth hockey.

When

The Varsity/JV seasons begin with practices in early September and run through the playoffs in February. B team practices will begin the first week of November and conclude in March.

Where

Practices are typically held at the St. Peters RecPlex and the Wentzville Ice Arena.

Practices

High school players can expect to practice at least twice a week. Middle School players will practice just once a week.

Games

Each of our teams participates in the Mid-States High School Hockey league. The number of games varies depending team. Varsity usually plays a 21 game schedule, JV a 16 game schedule, and B team 10-14 game schedule.

2023-24

Pricing

For the 2023-2024 season, the following is a list of costs and items associated with playing hockey for one of the teams.

USA Hockey Registration Fee - All players need to be registered with USA Hockey. Players with birth year 2005 or 2006 must complete additional Safe Sport certifications as part of their USA Hockey registration. This must be completed prior to the start of practices.

Francis Howell Hockey Club Registration Fee - There is a $100 registration fee due prior to the start of Varsity/JV evaluations. This fee is part of the total fees charged by the club for each player and not an additional fee. B team players do not pay a registration fee and do not participate in evaluation skates.

Varsity and JV Players - The cost for a returning Varsity/JV player is $1,800. The cost for a new player to the Varsity or JV teams is $2000. This additional $200 cost covers the cost of team-issued uniforms and is a one-time fee. These fees also cover the Mid-States fees (cost of ice and referees), coaches' fees, practice and practice game ice, and referees, practice jerseys, tournaments, club expenses, etc.

Developmental/B Players - The cost for a Developmental/B team player is $1000. This covers the club fees (cost of practice/game ice and referees), coaches' fees, practice jerseys, game jerseys, tournaments, club expenses, etc.

Team Specific Fees - Teams may have extra activities (such as team outings and dinners) and there would be additional costs associated with these activities. Cost TBD by each team.

Payments/Payment Plans - Varsity/JV - Payment plans are available with monthly payments starting in September. All fees must be paid by January 1st.

Developmental/B Team - Payment plans are available with monthly payments starting in November. All fees must be paid by January 15th.

For those parents participating in Hollywood Casino Amphitheater fundraising, your registration fee is still due, but payments are pushed off until the conclusion of the fundraising season.

Documents

Academic Eligibility - All Varsity/JV players need to have their previous school year's report card or transcript uploaded prior to the start of practice. This can be done as part of the club registration process. Mid-States requires that all high school players have passed at least three credits of classes in the most recently completed semester

Safe Sport - All players with birth year 2005 or 2006 must complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport certification prior to the start of practices

Code of Conduct - All club members must read, sign and return a copy of the Francis Howell Hockey Club Code of Conduct. This includes players and parents.

Photo Release - All players are required to read, sign and return a copy of the Francis Howell Hockey Club photo release form.

Eligibility

High School - You must be currently enrolled in the Francis Howell School District and attend Francis Howell High School as a Freshman-Senior. Mid-States requires that all high school players have passed at least three credits of classes in the most recently completed semester.

Middle School - 7th & 8th graders born in at least 2010 are eligible to play B-Team. 2024 Spring B will be 2008, 2009 and 2010. No 6th or 11th graders can be rostered regardless of their birth year. No Junior Elite, Tier 1, AAA, AAA Lady Blues, Central States Bantam Major or Midget Minor and Major, Central States Prospects Bantam Major or Midget Minor and Major, Twin Bridges Elite, Carshield players. This includes players who have been rostered on the excluded teams at any point during the season.

Home School - Players attending home school and residing within the Francis Howell District are eligible to play provided the district will provide accreditation to their course work. Please contact the Board of Directors for more information.

Evaluations:

Thursday, August 24th 4:00 – 5:00 pm at St. Peters Rec Plex South

Mandatory Parent Meeting:

Thursday, August 24th 6:00 – 7:45 pm at St. Peters Rec Plex South Meeting Room

Practices begin in early September for the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams with the season beginning the last week of October.

The expected practice schedules are listed below.

Varsity - Monday and Thursday at St. Peters Rec Plex South 4 pm – 5pm

JV/B: Tuesday at Wentzville Ice Rink (7:20 pm) and St. Peters Rec Plex North (7:30 pm).