Squirt Program
St. Louis Parks Squirt Program is the start of traveling hockey for players and families. Full ice 5v5 hockey, tournaments and District 3 League play. The out-of-town tournament is always a highlight! Squirts are primarily made up of players in 4th and 5th grade.
Eligibility: open to all players born between 06/01/2013 - 05/31/2015 that live in and/or attend schools in St. Louis Park.
*athletes entering 4th grade with summer 2015 birthdays are also eligible. Please contact the Squirt Coordinators to discuss.
2024-2025 Teams: SLPHA will host Squirt B1, B2 & C teams.
**Please note that there will be additional registration fees for the Squirt B1 team to cover higher coaching staff expenses. You will have an opportunity to decline a top-team roster spot if you choose.
skills intensive model
The St. Louis Park Skill Intensive Model for Squirts is based on best practices for Long Term Athlete Development. This age group has been classified as the “Golden Age of Motor Skill Development” because athletes in this age group acquire the potential to make extraordinary improvements in their ability.
Why this Model?
Better training & player development for ALL athletes. Everyone gets access to the best coaches. Designated small area game play during practice promotes creativity, decision making & experimentation in a competitive environment and will enhance players' hockey sense and skills.
player development
Athletes will receive 105+ hours of on-ice training over the course of the season. This includes up to 35 full ice games, 3-4 tournaments, practices & open pond hockey. An end of season tournament in District 3 closes out the season.
Our skills based practices will have a primary focus on skating skills (edge work, overspeed, body control, mobility) and puck control skills (stick-handling, passing, shooting) every time we touch the ice. Additionally body contact will be incorporated throughout the season.
Team concepts will be introduced.
Skills Coaches: Fortis Academy, SLP Skills staff, Attitude Goaltending and more will be involved throughout the season. All athletes will work with these coaches on a regular basis.
Interested in coaching a team? Complete our coaching interest form.
Season: Preseason skates start after Labor Day. The season starts at the beginning of October and goes through early to Mid-March.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
SQUIRT B1
- Eden Prairie Squirt B1 Shootout: December 19-22, 2024
- YHH Squirtacular: January 23-26, 2025
- Fargo Squirt International: February 13-16, 2025
squirt b2
- Wayzata Fire on Ice: December 5-8, 2024
- Eden Prairie Squirt B2 Shootout: December 19-22, 2024
- Duluth Skate on Edge: January 17-19, 2025
Squirt C
- Wayzata Fire on Ice: December 5-8, 2024
- Bloomington Squirt Shootout: January 10-12, 2025
- Breezy Point Ice Fest: January 24-26, 2025