The 2026 Australian Country Championships will be held in Bendigo, Victoria from 8 to 15 August 2026 as the best regional hockey talent assembles for a week of competition. Country Championships - Hockey Australia

Nominations are now open for players to be considered for the 2026 WA State Country Men's and Women's Teams.

The player eligibility is subject to the Hockey Australia Rules and Regulations and will be at the final discretion of the Hockey WA staff. 

Selection Trials  

• Bunbury Carnival

Men - May 30th, time TBC

• Metro PHS

Men - May 31st, time TBC

• 2026 CBH Group Country Championships at Perth Hockey Stadium 

Women - Weekend of 19 June to 21 June 2026.

Men -       Weekend of 26 June to 28 June 2026.

Additional trials may be held after the initial squads are named. 

Players unable to attend the selection events through injury or other valid reason that want to be considered for selection are still encouraged to nominate however they will need to provide proof of the reason and make a case for exemption. All such cases are to be made to:

development@hockeywa.org.au

Nominations close at 12pm on Monday 22 June 2026.  

Travel Details to Bendigo

The teams depart on Wednesday 5 August 2026 and return on Sunday 16 August 2026

Off Field Team - Women 

Head Coach:                 Charlene Miller

Assistant Coach:          Belinda Burrows

Manager:                        To be confirmed

Off Field Team - Men 

Head Coach:                  Dean Lomax

Assistant Coach:           Ryan McGeoch

Manager:                        To be confirmed

Any further enquiries to the above email.