Girls Co-op Program - 8U-15U
The Capitals are launching a new Girls hockey Co-op this season called the Saints. The Saints hockey program is built on a strong foundation, bringing together the best of both St. Paul and West Saint Paul Girls hockey programs to create an excellent new program for girls.
At each age division, teams are grouped by ability level with practices and games tailored to each group’s ability level. While we strive to develop each player’s skills ability, we also emphasize helping players grow individually and as a team.
Questions about 6U/8U levels? Please see our 8U Registration Frequently Asked Questions page for information about how we are updating this program to optimize player experience and development.
Please see the Saints Co-op website for all the latest information about the Co-op.
Ages
This program is for players age 6 through 15.
When
Evaluations are typically held in mid-September with team selections immediately following. 15U players evaluations will be held after high school tryouts, typically at the beginning of November.
Where
Practices and home games are held at several rinks including, but not limited to, Charles M. Schulz Highland Arena, West St. Paul Arena, Pleasant Arena, Drake (SPA) Arena, and West Side Arena.
Practices
Practice schedules vary depending on the level and game schedule.
Typical number of ice times per week are:
- 8U: 2-3
- 10U: 3-4
- 12U: 4-5
- 15U: 5-6
We do not run a set schedule, so players can practice any day of the week. Practices are typically held no earlier than 5 p.m. on weekdays.
Younger players usually have earlier practices times and the Bantam players typically practice later in the evening.
Games
Teams in the 10U-15U program play full-ice games.
Each level is scheduled for 16 district games.
In addition to district games, coaches and managers will schedule scrimmages and each team will play in at least two tournaments during the season.
Jerseys
The Co-op provides uniforms for all players. Jerseys will be turned in at the end of the season. Socks will not need to be turned in.
You can find more information about this here or under our Resources tab.
Additional Costs
Your team manager maintains a team bank account to cover expenses such as referee fees for scrimmages, additional tournaments beyond the two each team is allotted and any additional expenses the team manager/coach may anticipate.
At the start of the season each family will be asked for a deposit to get that account started. The amount varies by team, but is typically $100-$200.
Some additional fees may apply for specific teams:
- Longer games / additional ice
- 12U A and B1 teams will play 75-minute games starting this season. If your player is placed at one of these levels, an additional $100/player fee will be assessed by the association to help cover the additional ice needed.
- 15Us at all levels now play 90-minute games. You may recall that we used to charge an incremental fee of $250/player fee to offset the additional ice cost for 15U players placed at certain levels. Since all 15U levels now have 90-minute games, that fee has been incorporated into our 15U registration fee.
- Paid non-parent coaches
- Teams that have paid non-parent coaches, generally some higher level 15U and/or 12U teams, will have an additional fee to help cover those additional costs if their team has a paid non-parent coach. Fees for this will be $350/player for 15U and $250/player for 12U.
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We are not currently accepting registrations for this program.