Hockey WA are now taking nominations for players wishing to be considered for the 2026 State Under 21 Mens and Womens Teams.

The trials will be used to select ONE team per gender to compete at the Hockey Austraia Under 21 National Championships to be held in Canberra, ACT from 23rd to 30th April 2026.

The two WA State teams will depart Perth 21st April 2026 and return 1st May 2026. 

To be eligible to nominate for 2026 State Under 21 team selection a player must be born after 1 January 2005. 

Trial dates, time and venue below: 

Please note:

• All athletes who nominate for the 2026 State Under 21  Teams trials will be provided with a physical conditioning program (HERE) in preparation for the first trials in February 2026. Athletes will be subject to fitness testing at the trials.
• After Trial 1 40 athletes of each gender will be invited back to Trial 2. Notified by Friday via email.
• After Trial 2 30athletes of each gender will be invited to the final Trial 3. Notified by Tuesday via email.
• Athletes will be notified of their progression via the Hockey WA website. Players are expected to attend all subsequent trials and training sessions should they be successful in progressing through the selection process. HWA 21's squad trains Monday and Wednesday nights in the evening until departure.
• All trials will be filmed for selection purposes.

Nominations close 9am on Monday 19th January 2026  

For all enquiries, please contact

Joanna Vaauli - Pathways and Performance Lead

joanna.vaauli@hockeywa.org.au