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 10-12 game schedule.

REGISTRATION HELP

We have expanded the registration options this year to help with administration of Hollywood Casino Fundraising payouts, including the Summer Skate fees as an option and to reduce the number of times you have to register for different Francis Howell programs. We hope this helps.

When you select the registration page, you will see several options. First, if you are volunteering at Hollywood Casino, you will have one set of options, if you are not, there are another set of options. You will then need to determine if your player is returning or new. Anyone who was registered last year as a freshman or older is returning. If you played as an 8th grader on the B team and will be playing this year as a freshman, or have not yet played for FH, you are new. Finally, your position. Goalies and skaters are separate. If you have any challenges, just let us know and we can help!

2024-25

Pricing

For the 2024-2025 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 2006 or 2007 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 when signing up for the upcoming season. 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 $2,150. This additional $350 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 activity or event.

Payments/Payment Plans - Varsity/JV - Payment plans are available with monthly payments. For parents participating in the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater fundraiser, your first payment is deferred until the end of the concert season. For those parents who are not participating in the fundraiser, those monthly payments start in September. All fees must be paid in full by January 1st.

Developmental/B Team - B team registration opens Oct. 1 and ends Oct. 31. Payment plans are available with monthly payments starting November 15. All fees must be paid in full by January 15th.

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 2006 or 2007 must complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport certification prior to the start of practices

Code of Conduct - All incoming 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 incoming club members 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 2011 are eligible to play B-Team. 2024 B Team players will have a birth year of 2009, 2010 and 2011. 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 Registrar for the Board of Directors for more information.

Evaluations:

August 26th, 4:00-5:00 pm Rec Plex South

August 27th, 4:00-5:00 pm Rec Plex South

August 29th, 4:00-5:00 pm Rec Plex South

Parent Meeting:

August 29th 6:00 – 7:45 pm Rec Plex meeting room (main level)

Practices begin in early September for the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams with the season beginning the last week of October. The B team will begin practicing the first week of November.

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)