ADM (6U & 8U)
The ADM (American Developmental Model) Program is for younger players that have graduated from a Learn to Play (LTP) Program either at Springfield Nelson Center or their local association if they have recently moved into the area. This program is for players beginning to play hockey that focuses on skating development, stick handling, shooting, and developing a love for the game of ice hockey. The two levels of play in this program are 6U & 8U. And registers through the Missouri Youth Hockey League just like the Springfield Kings travel teams.
Springfield Youth Hockey Association - 6U/8U Development Program Overview
In Partnership with the Springfield Park District
Program Overview:
- Duration: 20 weeks
- Practice:
- 1 x 60-minute practice per week (Approx. 20 sessions)
- Optional Skills Nights:
- Every other week (Approx. 10 sessions)**
- Jamborees/Tournaments:
- 4 events, 4 games each (Approx. 16 games)
- Weekly Scrimmages:
- Approx. 6–8 home games
- Approx. 4 away games**
- **Games and skills nights subject to ice and team availability
Estimated Total Ice Time:
- Practices: 30 sessions
- Games: 28 total games
USA Hockey Development Guidelines:
- Practices: 34 minimum / 40 maximum
- Games: 16 minimum / 20 maximum (cross-ice/half-ice)
- Roster Size: 9–13 players per team
- Goalies: No full-time goalies at this level
- Ice Touches:
- 2–3 sessions per week
- 50-minute sessions
- 50–60 total ice touches per season (over 5 months/20 weeks)
- 30–60 players per practice session
Jerseys & Equipment:
- Jerseys and socks will be purchased through SYHA and are required for practices and games.
- Jersey numbers will be assigned at random.
- Players will be allowed to choose their own number (based on birth year) starting at the 10U level.
Registration Process:
1- USA Hockey Registration: https://membership.usahockey.com/register/age
Note: please list state affiliation as Missouri
2- SYHA Registration: click REGISTER on Top Right Corner.
3- Springfield Park District Registration: www.springfieldparks.org
- Practice Code: 340401-03
- Games Code: 340401-04
Registration Deadline Sunday 9/25/2025
Ages
6U: 6 and younger: 2019 and 2020.
8U: 8 and younger: 2017 and 2018.
Where
The Nelson Center
1601 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702.
(217) 753-2800.
Practices
Team Practices:
• Oct. 8 – Oct. 29 | Wednesdays | 7:00–8:00 PM - Rink 2
• Nov. 5 – Mar. , 2026 | Wednesdays | 6:45–7:45 PM - Rink 2
Monday Skills:
Team Skills - Every other Monday
TBD
Games Times
• Oct. 11 – Nov. 1 | Saturdays | 1:30–2:30 PM - Rink 2
• Nov. 15 – Mar. 7, 2026 | Saturdays | 9:45–11:45 AM - Rink 1
Possible More Games - TBD
Extra Costs
Jersys and Socks: Jersys can be purchased for $80. Socks cost TBD.
SYHA registration fee $60: covers costs for SYHA to roster the player with Missouri Youth Hockey League as well as administrative costs associated with this.
Players may choose to participate in additional scrimmages, jamborees, and tournaments at an additional cost. Each event normally has a different cost that is divided amongst the team attending. These are NOT mandatory, and more information about these opportunities will be provided as information becomes available.
6U/8U Flyer
Additional Questions?
2025-2026
Welcome to the 2025-2026 Hockey Season registration.
Before you start registering your player, please make sure you have your player/goalie USA Hockey Number. Select MO as your state of membership.
USA Hockey Registration:
https://membership.usahockey.com/register/age
Players/Goalies MUST be registered before 1st Practice.
Registration Deadline Sunday 9/25/2025
Register