Strivers Hockey - The St. James Hockey

SPRING & SUMMER TRAVEL Teams

Strivers Hockey is the premier tier II spring & summer tournament team program in the DMV. Our flexible format offers participants one power skating & skills intensive practice per week combined with multiple tournament options per age group and level. Strivers Hockey offers families the ability to design an off-season that meets their individual needs.

10 Practices

One practice per week, beginning the week of April 7th, held at the St. James Sports and Active Entertainment Center in Springfield, VA.

2-3 Tournament Options

Spring & Summer tournaments. Families are able to select which tournaments they would like to attend. Players must attend at least one tournament.

Professional Coaching

Our coaching staff is made up of Pro, NCAA & ACHA Alumni.

Co-Ed Tryout Registration (Open 12/1/24)

Girls Tryout Registration (Open 12/1/24)

FAQ's

TRYOUTS

Check In

Requirement: Players must check in for each tryout session to receive a jersey and rink assignment.
Jersey Return: Tryout jerseys must be returned at the conclusion of evaluations.
Attendance: Players should attend both evaluation dates when applicable (14U & 16U Co-Ed).

Tryout Policies

Group Assignments: Co-Ed session groups will be announced closer to tryouts, group requests cannot be accommodated.
Attendance: Players must attend tryouts to be rostered on a team.
Roster Announcements: Rosters will be announced shortly after tryouts conclude.
Roster Acceptance: Players have 24-hours to accept their roster spot after rosters are announced.
Refunds: No refunds.

Schedule

Level	Birth Years	Session	Date	Time	Rink	Cost
8U	2017-2019	Session 1	10-Mar	5:00-6:10 PM	South	$45.00

10U Co-Ed	2015-2016	Session 1	10-Mar	6:20-7:50 PM	North & South	$50.00

10U Girls	2015-2016	Session 1	11-Mar	5:00-6:20 PM	North	$50.00

12U Co-Ed	2013-2014	Session 1	11-Mar	6:20-7:50 PM	North & South	$50.00

12U Girls	2013-2014	Session 1	10-Mar	5:00-6:20 PM	North	$50.00

14U Co-Ed	2011-2012	Session 1	11-Mar	8:00-9:00 PM	North & South	$65.00
		Session 2	13-Mar	8:00-9:00 PM	North & South

14U Girls	2011-2012	Session 1	12-Mar	6:30-7:50 PM	North	$50.00

16U Co-Ed	2009-2010	Session 1	10-Mar	8:00-9:00 PM	North & South	$65.00
		Session 2	12-Mar	8:00-9:00 PM	North & South

16U Girls	2009-2010	Session 1	13-Mar	6:20-7:40 PM	North	$50.00

18U Co-Ed	2007-2008	Session 1	12-Mar	6:20-7:40 PM	South	$50.00

19U Girls	2006-2008	Session 1	13-Mar	6:20-7:40 PM	South	$50.00

TEAM INFORMATION

Season Schedule:

The spring season consists of nine practices over the span of ten weeks. The cost to register for a practice group is $515 for 10U-19U and $415 for 8U.

Week 1: 4/7-4/13	Week 6: 5/12-5/18
Week 2: 4/14-4/20	Week 7: 5/19-5/25
Week 3: 4/21-4/27	Week 8: 5/26-6/1
Week 4: 4/28-5/4	Week 9: 6/2-6/8
Week 5: 5/5-5/11	Week 10: 6/9-6/15

Cost:

8U: $415

10U-19U: $515

Goalies receive 25% off using code: Goalie25

Practice Schedule:

Team	Coaches	Level	Day	Time	Rink
8U Black		AA	Wednesday	5:10-6:10 PM	North
8U Silver		AA	Wednesday	5:10-6:10 PM	North
8U White		B	Wednesday	5:20-6:20 PM	South
8U Girls	Hannah Serruya		Wednesday	5:20-6:20 PM	South
10U Black		AA	Tuesday	5:10-6:30 PM	North
10U Silver		A/B	Tuesday	5:10-6:30 PM	North
10U Girls	Kyra Herbert	A	Thursday	5:00-6:20 PM	North
12U Black		AA	Tuesday	5:20-6:40 PM	South
12U Silver		A/B	Tuesday	6:00-7:20 PM	South
12U Girls Silver	Zoey Pellowitz	10U AA & 12U A	Thursday	5:00-6:20 PM	North
12U Girls Black	Hannah Serruya	AA	Thursday	5:30-6:50 PM	North
14U Black		AA	Wednesday	6:20-7:40 PM	North
14U Silver		A/B	Thursday	7:00-8:20 PM	North
14U Girls	Kyra Herbert	AA	Tuesday	6:40-8:00 PM	North
16U Black		AA	Tuesday	8:10-9:30 PM	North
16U Silver		A	Tuesday	7:30-8:50 PM	South
16U Girls		AA	Wednesday	8:00-9:20 PM	South
18U Black		AA	Wednesday	7:50-9:10 PM	North
19U Girls		AA	Wednesday	8:00-9:20 PM	South

TOURNAMENTS

How do I register for tournaments?

-Tournament registration opens as soon as teams are announced. A $100 deposit is required to hold your players' spot. The remaining cost will be due before the tournament start date. Tournament deposits are strictly non-refundable.

What is the cost for tournaments?

-Tournament cost varies on age, level, location and how many players are attending. You'll see a price range for each tournament, the minimum price shown is with 15 players and 2 goalies attending. The maximum price shown is with 12 players and 1 goalie.

Should I book hotels or travel arrangements after registering?

-No, all tournaments are Stay-to-Play meaning we must book as a team. Do not book hotels or travel arrangements until instructed by Strivers staff.

Can I use my membership discount for tournament registration?

-No, membership discounts cannot be applied to tournament fees. Membership discounts can be applied to practice group registration.

Is there a goalie discount for tournament registration?

-Yes, goalies receive 25% off the final tournament price. Goalies may use the code: Goalie25 to receive the discount.

How will the level of play / division be selected for each event?

-Strivers staff will review each roster and select which level the team should be competing at. Black teams will mostly compete at AA or UA while Silver teams will compete at LA or B. Girls teams will participate at AA or A.

What if I sign up for a tournament and then can no longer attend?

-Once the team has been registered and hotels have been booked, no refunds will be provided.

Where can I find tournament options for a particular age group / team?

-Tournament registration links and tournament options can be viewed below:

2025 Tournament Options coming soon..

TEAM MANAGERS

Tournament Team Managers:

A team manager will be needed for every tournament. Parents who volunteer to manage a team over a tournament weekend will receive 50% off their player’s registration fee. One volunteer/discount per tournament.

Duties:

Weekend tasks include but are not limited to, securing a team hotel block, creating roster stickers, handling team communication and planning a team meal. Team Managers from the STJ Hockey Academy 2024-2025 travel season will be given priority.

Interested in Volunteering?

Email kyra.herbert@thestjames.com to volunteer and receive your discount code.

EQUIPMENT PACKAGE

Are jerseys & socks included in registration?

-No, families must order jerseys through the Strivers PureHockey Store once rosters are announced. The store will be open from March 14th through March 16th.

How do I know what size to order for my player?

-A self serve gear fitting area will be available in the hockey office from March 4th through March 14th. Players should bring their equipment to get sizes for socks and game jerseys. Shells are optional but will be available to try on as well.

How much does the gear package cost?

-$90 plus taxes & shipping ($60 for a jersey, $30 for socks). Shells are optional at $42.

How will I receive my equipment package?

-Orders through PureHockey will ship directly to your door.

Can I return items if they do not fit?

-No, items through PureHockey are custom ordered and cannot be returned. Players should go through the gear fitting to avoid sizing errors.

Can my player use their jersey from last season?

If your player's jersey from last season fits, they can reuse that jersey. We will do our best to limit duplicate jersey numbers but cannot guarantee that every single player in each practice group will have a unique number. We will bring extra jerseys to each event just in case.

Will my player be able to use their favorite jersey number?

We cannot guarantee that every player will get their top jersey number choice. The quick turnaround time from when players register to when jerseys are ordered is too short to accommodate all requests. We will do our best, but jersey numbers may be randomly assigned.