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.
SYHA - 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: (340401-01)
- Games Code: (340401-02)
Registration Deadline Friday 9/25/2026
Ages
6U: 6 and younger: 2020 and 2021
8U: 8 and younger: 2018 and 2019
Where
The Nelson Center
1601 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 753-2800
Practices
Team Practices:
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 PM
October 7th, 2026- March 3rd, 2027
Monday Skills:
Team Skills - Every other Monday
TBD
Games Times
Saturdays 9:45 - 11:45 AM
October 10th, 2026 - March 6th, 2027
Possible More Games - TBD
6U/8U Flyer
Cost - SYHA
2026-2027 Fee
$160
SYHA registration fee: $60
Covers the cost for SYHA to roster the player with Missouri Youth Hockey League as well as administrative costs associated with this.
SYHA 2026-2026 Raffle: $100**
**New this season: Registartion Fees include $100 for 10 SYHA Raffle tickets.**
Extra Costs
Jersys and Socks:
Jersys can be purchased for $80 and Socks cost $26.
Jamborees & Tournaments:
- 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.
Additional Questions?
2026-2027 Season
Welcome to the 2026-2027 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 Friday 9/25/2026
Register