STARS & STRIPES 8U/6U
The 2025-26 Stars & Stripes 8U/6U series is the new standard in offering an amazing player development and tournament experience to 8U & 6U players. Athletes that participate in these events can expect an unmatched game day experience!
OUR PHILOSOPHY- HALF ICE
Half Ice games are a great way for players to practice skills and maximize puck touches with higher frequency.
We developed the Stars & Stripes series to make sure that while we downsize the game, we don't downsize the EXPERIENCE!
Teams can expect Stars & Stripes tournament games to have the feel and elements of real games. Referees that skate, music, and an environment that promotes competition and honors the game are the foundation of our events.
Full Ice Events
As a part of our events, Stars & Stripes is offering full ice events in the latter part of the season.
These events will prepare players to participate in full ice games before moving on to older divisions. Teams can expect the same amazing focus on the game day experience.
THE STRIPES
The Stars & Stripes events are committed to assisting in the development of the future of officials.
Tournament games will be officiated by younger officials where effort and education will be emphasized. We have invested in support and feedback resources to be sure that officials have clear expectations on game management and will receive real time feedback on opportunities to develop.
The result is a great training environment that prepares officials for their next assignments.
AND MORE......
The Players are the Stars, and the Future of Officiating are the Stripes, but teams and organizations can expect more from these events, including:
- An experience that serves as a vehicle to increase player retention because of the memories created at our events.
- Data Projects delivered to participating organizations that provide information to support player development strategies.
2025- 26 EVENT SCHEDULE
STARS & STRIPES LABOR DAY (Half Ice)- AUGUST 29-31, 2025
STARS & STRIPES THANKSGIVING (Half Ice)- NOVEMBER 28-30, 2025
STARS & STRIPES HOLIDAY (Half Ice)- DECEMBER 26-28, 2025
STARS & STRIPES HOLIDAY (Full Ice)- JANUARY 1-4, 2026
STARS & STRIPES HOLIDAY (Full Ice)- MARCH 13-15, 2026
2025 STARS & STRIPES LABOR DAY
Kick off the hockey season by experiencing the 1st Stars & Stripes 8U event, held over Labor Day Weekend 2025.
The Stars & Stripes Tournament Series are reimagined 8U & 6U half ice tournaments. These events emphasize a real game day atmosphere and a different game experience than most half ice tournaments. We use the games to develop young officials through defined rules of play that players will enjoy.
Teams are guaranteed 4 hours of games over the weekend in the following divisions:
8U Full Ice ($1,400.00)- 4 game guarantee (competitive level of play- OPEN division)
8U White & Blue Half Ice ($700.00)- 7 game guarantee
10U A Full Ice ($1,400.00)- 4 game guarantee
Games will be played at Affton Ice Arena, The Fenton Forum, and the Ice Zone.
Register2025 STARS & STRIPES THANKSGIVING
Join us for Stars & Stripes Thanksgiving, held over Thanksgiving Weekend 2025. The tournament will start on November 28th, and end on November 30th.
The Stars & Stripes Tournament Series are reimagined 8U & 6U half ice tournaments. These events emphasize a real game day atmosphere and a different game experience than most half ice tournaments. We use the games to develop young officials through defined rules of play that players will enjoy.
Teams are guaranteed 4 hours of games over the weekend in the following divisions:
8U Red, White & Blue Half Ice ($700.00)- 7 game guarantee
Games will be played at Affton Ice Arena, The Fenton Forum, and the Ice Zone.
Register2025 STARS & STRIPES HOLIDAY 2025
Join us for Stars & Stripes Holiday 2025. The tournament will start on December 26th, and end on December 28th.
The Stars & Stripes Tournament Series are reimagined 8U & 6U half ice tournaments. These events emphasize a real game day atmosphere and a different game experience than most half ice tournaments. We use the games to develop young officials through defined rules of play that players will enjoy.
Teams are guaranteed 4 hours of games over the weekend in the following divisions:
8U Red, White & Blue Half Ice ($700.00)- 7 game guarantee
Games will be played at Affton Ice Arena, The Fenton Forum, and the Ice Zone.
Register2026 STARS & STRIPES NEW YEAR
The New Year starts off with our first Full Ice 8U Stars & Stripes Tournament.
These events emphasize a real game day atmosphere and a different game experience than most tournaments. We use the games to develop young officials through defined rules of play and an energized environment that players will enjoy.
Teams are guaranteed 4 games over the weekend in the following divisions:
8U Full Ice Red ($1,400.00)- 4 game guarantee (competitive level of play- OPEN division)
8U Full Ice White ($1,400.00)- 4 game guarantee
8U Full Ice Blue ($1,400.00)- 4 game guarantee
Games will be played at Affton Ice Arena, The Fenton Forum, and the Ice Zone.
Register2026 STARS & STRIPES ST. PATTY'S DAY PARTY
The best St. Patty's Day Celebration is at the rink for the Full Ice 8U Stars & Stripes St. Patty's Day Party. This tournament marks the end of the Fall/Winter season, and we''ll show out for a great weekend!
These events emphasize a real game day atmosphere and a different game experience than most tournaments. We use the games to develop young officials through defined rules of play and an energized environment that players will enjoy.
Teams are guaranteed 4 games over the weekend in the following divisions:
8U Full Ice Red ($1,400.00)- 4 game guarantee (competitive level of play- OPEN division)
8U Full Ice White ($1,400.00)- 4 game guarantee
8U Full Ice Blue ($1,400.00)- 4 game guarantee
Games will be played at Affton Ice Arena, The Fenton Forum, and the Ice Zone.
Register