2024 Hockey WA Under-16s State Team Trials Update

Hockey WA would like to communicate the following information for those athletes who have nominated for the Under-16s State Team Trials this coming weekend, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 January at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University.

Groupings

Due to the high volume of nominations received, each gender has been split into two groups. Group listings can be found below along with information regarding the timing of trials for each group. Please ensure you read carefully so that you arrive in your allocated timeslot.

The U16 Girls will complete fitness, skills and drills on Field 2 on Saturday, and then compete in full-field gameplay on Field 1 on Sunday.

The U16 Boys will compete in full-field gameplay on Field 1 on Saturday, and complete fitness, skills and drills on Field 2 on Sunday.

Trial Times

Arrival

Athletes are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time of the trial to sign in, receive the bib they have been assigned and complete a full physical warm up prior to the start of the trials. Sign-in tables will be as you walk in the front entrance of Perth Hockey Stadium and will be attended by Hockey WA staff. Athletes are required to bring hockey equipment including stick, mouthguard and shin guards. Hockey WA will provide equipment such as balls to be used throughout the trials. Athletes should wear appropriate sporting clothing and a numbered bib will be provided.

Trial Format

Details of what the trials will consist of for each group across Saturday and Sunday can be found HERE.

U21 State Squad athletes will be assisting with the coordination of drills and trial teams throughout the weekend.

Goalkeepers

Goalkeepers will be assessed by a specific goalkeeping selection panel. For the groups participating in gameplay on Fiield 1, goalkeepers will be on a rotation for specific work in the goalkeeping cage when they are not involved in the game being played. For the groups on Field 2, skill drills inclusive of goalkeepers will be run.

Selection Process

All athletes are invited to the trials on both Saturday and Sunday. Following these trials, squads will be reduced to approximately 60 per gender, who will be invited through to the next round of trials on Sunday 4 February.

Following the trial on Sunday 4 February, squads will again be reduced to approximately 35-40. These squads will then complete a two-week training block before a Gold and Black team are selected for each gender on Monday, 19 February.

Coaching Appointments

The announcement of coaching appointments for the 2024 U16 State Teams can be found HERE.

For all enquiries, please contact Tim Geers – Performance Coordinator