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.

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**
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• **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.

1. USA Hockey Registration https://membership.usahockey.com/register/age
2. Note: please list state affiliation as Missouri
3. SYHA Registration: click REGISTER on right
4. Springfield Park District Registration.



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