House League

2024-2025 Divisions

Evaluations will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. The purpose of evaluations is to create even teams for each division. This is not a tryout however if players are not quite ready for house league we may suggest another session of Learn to Play prior to joining the league. 

Evaluation Schedule 9/14/25:

Season Overview:

• September 14th: Evaluations
• September 20th: Practices begin
• September 21st: Games begin
• March 15th: Final practice
• March 16th: Final games

Off Weekends (No Games or Practices):

Schedule:

Group 1 and Group 2 practice times will switch half way through the season. We cannot accept team placement requests based on the practice schedule.

At STJ Hockey we aim to provide a positive structured learning environment for our student-athletes; an arena that fosters personal growth, character, and athletic development. Ultimately advancing quality individuals who are prepared to lead on and off the ice. Our program is committed to the development of all student-athletes by placing an emphasis on: 

• Quality coaching;
• Fundamental skill development through proper instruction and repetition; 
• Instilling values of character, integrity, sportsmanship, and teamwork;
• Having fun
• Respect the game and all involved including but not limited to; teammates, coaches, opponents, referees, parents, and arena staff

Our House League coaching staff is comprised of STJ travel and house level coaches, STJ Tier II 16 & 18Utravel team players as well as parent volunteers. 

How do I become a parent volunteer coach?

Click the link below to learn more about our coaches evaluation process and expectations if selected. Interested coaches should email a signed copy of the document to hockey@thestjames.com to be considered for a volunteer coaching position.

STJ Hockey House Coaches Contract 24-25

In addition to the cost above there is a transaction fee taken by our technology provider. The percentage is 3.75% for all credit card transactions and 2.5% for all ACH transactions. The fee can be avoided by paying via check IN FULL by October 1st, 2024. Checks should be made payable to The St. James with House League in the memo and mailed to The St. James, ATTN: Accounting 6805 Industrial Rd. Springfield, VA 22151 or dropped in the check deposit box located in the coaches hallway. Checks cannot be accepted for Payment Plan B: Installment.

House League Fees Cover:

• Evaluations
• 19 Practices
• 19 Games
• Team Bonding Events
• House League Jersey
• Professional Coaching

What is House Select?

House Select is a supplemental program to the St. James House League for players wanting additional ice time and competition with aspirations to play travel hockey in the future. House Select teams are comprised of the top players in each house league division. Players must participate in the St. James House League to be eligible and are selected through a tryout process. 

When is the House Select tryout and how do I register my player?

House Select tryouts will take place on Sunday, September 15th. The day after general House League evaluations. Interested players should register by marking "Yes" or "Maybe" to this questions on the general house registration form: Does your player plan to tryout for the House Select team? Only players seriously interested in playing house select should attend the tryout. Email hockey@thestjames.com if you need to update your registration.

What is the schedule like for House Select teams?

House Select teams will have five team practices and five scrimmages vs. opponents around the DMV throughout the Fall/Winter season. House Select teams will also attend one tournament over MLK Weekend. All practices and 2-3 scrimmages will be played at the St. James, 2-3 away games will be played within a 90-mile radius of The St. James. The 8U House Select team will attend the MyHockey Liberty Cup in, Philadelphia PA, hotels will be required for this event and not included in the team cost. The 10U and 12U House Select teams will attend the MyHockey Congressional Cup, in Northern, VA. 

What is the cost of House Select?

The cost to participate on a house select team is $650 and includes practices, games, one tournament, game socks, and a game jerseys with your player's name and number. Full time goalies receive 20% off. Parent volunteer coaches receive 20% off their player's fee. This cost cannot be prorated for missed events.

A tentative House Select schedule can be found below. Home and away game dates are dependent on opponent availability. Tournament dates are dependent on division availability. 

What all-girls options are available for my player?

6U & 8U Girls:

The St. James offers an all girls 8U team available for birth years 2018-2016. This team is a supplemental program to the St. James House League for players wanting additional ice time, all girls opportunities and competition.

10U & 12U Girls:

At the 10U and 12U levels we have competitive tier II travel teams. Tryouts for the travel teams take place in March/April every year. For recreational level female players we provide information and resources to help find all girls events around the DMV. Our affiliation with the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association and the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League provides local all girls opportunities through open jamborees and tournaments. 

What is the schedule like for the 8U Girls team?

The 8U Girls team will have five team practices and five scrimmages or jamborees vs. opponents around the DMV throughout the Fall/Winter season. All practices and 2-3 scrimmages will be played at the St. James, 2-3 away games will be played within a 90-mile radius of The St. James. The team will also have the option to attend a tournament at the end of the season, at an additional cost.

What is the cost of the 8U Girls team?

The cost to participate on the team is $500 and includes practices, games, game socks, and a game jersey with your player's name and number. Full time goalies receive 20% off. Parent volunteer coaches receive 20% off their player's fee. Please note this cost cannot be prorated for missed events.

How do I register my player for the 8U Girls team?

STJ House League girls get first priority to 1 of 12 spots on the team. If our waitlist fills with enough girls to create two teams, we may create a second team. You can register your daughter for the team here: The St. James House Select Registration by placing a $50 non-refundable deposit.

A tentative 8U Girls schedule will be released in early September.