HA Masters - World Cup 2022 - Selection Panel Officials Expression of Interest

The HA Masters Committee is pleased to call for Expressions for individuals interested in being a part of Hockey Australia Masters Selection Panels to select teams for World Cup 2022 events. Nominations close on the evening of 7 February 2022. NOMINATE HERE

The following age groups will be selected - Over 35 to Over 65 (Men and Women) and Over 70 and 75 (Men).

All athletes must be eligible to represent Australia at the relevant World Cup in 2022. In accordance with the modified selection policies the following athletes will be able to nomination for selection:

• Interested athletes who are unable to attend the Masters Invitational Events (includes injury)
• Interested athletes who will attend the Masters Invitational Event
• Australian athletes who are overseas and interested in nominating

Full details of modified HA Invitational Selection Protocols (Men and Women) applicable to the Masters Invitational Events can be reviewed at the following links:

Men’s http://www.hockeyaustraliamasters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-HA-Invitational-Selection-Protocol-Men_02122021.pdf and

Women’s http://www.hockeyaustraliamasters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022-HA-Invitational-Selection-Protocol-Women_26112021.pdf.

This information is provided in preparation for Selection of Masters World Cup teams 2022 on the understanding that the planned Invitational events will go ahead. All Invitational events are subject to continued monitoring due to the Covid situation in Australia. If the events become unviable for any reason, other selection opportunities may be provided.

• Women's Event details: 14-18 March 2022, Newcastle International Hockey Centre - Over 34s to Over 65s.
• Men's Event details: 25-27 February 2022, Sydney Olympic Park & surrounds (6km radius) - Over 34s to Over 55s.
• Men's Event details: 18-20 March 2022, Sydney Olympic Park & surrounds (6km radius) - Over 60s to Over 75s.

In these unpredictable times, it is difficult to plan events with any certainty. For this reason the Hockey Australia Masters Committee is hereby providing as much information about risks that we are aware of relating to selection and participation of national teams at World Cups 2022 to allow players and officials to make informed decisions about their involvement – please review our document HAMC Important Information for all Potential World Cup 2022 Participants.

Selections:

There is no guarantee that any Australian Teams will participate in World Cup 2022 events, or that World Cup events will go ahead. Australian Masters teams will only be selected if there are sufficient players of standard in that age group. If there are insufficient nominations of standard or selectors are unable to select sufficient players of standard, refunds will be processed to players in that age group.

Date clashes with National Championships 2022 for Over 45s+ teams:

World Cup 2022 events in Cape Town and Tokyo clash with national championships dates.

Dates and venues for National Championships 2022 have been set and will not change.

World Cup Dates:

Nottingham, UK: 12-21 August 2022

Cape Town, South Africa: 1-10 October 2022

Tokyo, Japan: 19-29 October 2022

National Championships Dates:

Gold Coast (Men): 24 September – 8 October 2022

Cairns (Women): 21 September – 1 October 2022

Player Nomination link*:

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

*Note – Applicants do not need to login with their registration details, it is possible to continue as a guest to complete your nomination if you have difficulties logging in.

For further information contact Transition Implementation Officer, Gail Lomas at admin@hockeyaustraliamasters.org.au or +61 421 996 540