Northland U18 trials registrations now open
- Mar 13, 2025
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Northland would like to encourage all eligible players to register for the U18 Men's and Women's open trials.
There is an expectation that players are available to attend team trainings and play in pre tournament games.
If there are also sufficient numbers from the registrations, there may be the potential to put together U18 development teams to train and play against other association teams in the Northern Region.
Trials will be held at the ITM Hockey Centre Whangarei
The Tournament locations and dates for 2025 are.
Vantage National U18 Women’s Tournament
Sunday, 29 June 2025
Saturday, 5 July 2025
North Harbour Hockey Association
Women's trials to be held
Sunday March 30th 10am to 12pm
Sunday April 6th 10am to 12pm
Vantage National U18 Men’s Tournament
Sunday, 29 June 2025
Saturday, 5 July 2025
Hockey South Canterbury (Timaru)
Men's trials to be held
Sunday March 30th 4pm to 6pm
Sunday April 6th 4pm to 6pm
U18 Eligibility Criteria:
1. Players who are affiliated to Hockey Northland in 2025
2. Northland Province of Origin players who have met the 2025 HNZ Tournament Rules
3. Players who fit the HNZ U18 age criteria
- Under 18 at the 1/1/25
- 15 & over at the 1/1/25 Please note any players who play in the U18 tournament are not eligible to play in
any other age group festival/tournaments.
To register click on the link below
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