2024 WA State U16 Trial 3 lists announced

The list of athletes selected to progress to the third trial for the 2024 WA Under-16s State teams has been announced, with the final trial to be held from 7am – 9am on Sunday 4 February at Perth Hockey Stadium.

*Deferred trial

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

Following trials 1 and 2, which included fitness activities, skill drills and gameplay assessment, trial 3 will consist of full-field gameplay and potentially penalty corner skills. Athletes are encouraged to bring any protective penalty corner equipment they possess.

U21 State Squad athletes will be assisting with the coordination of trial teams once again.

Selection Process

Following this Sunday’s third and final trial, squads will be reduced to approximately 36 athletes, who will then complete a three-week training block consisting of six training sessions.

At the conclusion of this training block, two teams of 16 athletes will be selected (Gold and Black), plus non-travelling train-ons.

These teams will be announced on Monday 26 February.

For all enquiries, please contact Tim Geers – Performance Coordinator