Hockey Northland is now calling for registrations for U18 Men’s and Women’s Open Trials.

🏑 U18 REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS – 2026 🏑

Hockey Northland is now calling for registrations for U18 Men’s and Women’s Open Trials.

If you’re aiming to take your hockey to the next level, this is your opportunity to be part of our 2026 representative programme.

There is an expectation that selected players will be available for team trainings and pre-tournament games.

If numbers allow, we will also look to form U18 Development Teams to train and compete against other Northern Region associations. If these teams reach a suitable standard, they may also be considered for entry into the National Tournament.

Registrations will close Sunday April 19th @ 1pm

Click on the link to register https://forms.gle/SxoKqrrLKzzKF9Q69

📍 TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Vantage U18 Women’s Tournament

📅 5–11 July 2026

📍 Palmerston North / Te Papaioea

Women’s Trials:

• Sunday 19 April | 2:00–4:00pm

(Additional if required)

• Sunday 3 May | 2:00–4:00pm

• Sunday 10 May | 2:00–4:00pm

Vantage U18 Men’s Tournament

📅 5–11 July 2026

📍 Tauranga

Men’s Trials:

• Sunday 19 April | 4:00–6:00pm

(Additional if required)

• Sunday 3 May | 4:00–6:00pm

• Sunday 10 May | 4:00–6:00pm

✅ ELIGIBILITY

To trial, players must:

• Be affiliated to Hockey Northland in 2026

• Meet Northland Province of Origin requirements (per HNZ rules)

• Meet age criteria:

 – Under 18 as at 1 Jan 2026

 – 15 years or older as at 1 Jan 2026

Important: Players selected for U18 are not eligible to play in any other age group tournaments.

Click on the link to register https://forms.gle/SxoKqrrLKzzKF9Q69