Huge interest driving 2022 Ric Charlesworth Classic

More than 110 players have already nominated for the 2022 Ric Charlesworth Classic, presented by Brightside Live, Hockey WA’s flagship open-age men’s and women’s competition, in just the first five days of open registration.

The 2022 tournament, which pits some of Western Australia’s best players against each other in the battle for positions in the Perth Thundersticks squads ahead of the Sultana Bran Hockey One League season, is set to sizzle at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University.

Players from across WA are invited to nominate for the chance to be a part of Western Australian hockey history, with teams selected by coaches through a draft process.

Nominate now to compete in WA’s flagship pre-season tournament, the Ric Charlesworth Classic:

2022 RIC CHARLESWORTH CLASSIC NOMINATIONS

Player nominations close Wednesday 2 March – the Ric Charlesworth Classic draft will take place on Wednesday 9 March.

Please note the schedule for the 2022 Ric Charlesworth Classic has been amended in recent days, to accommodate full participation from under-18 state athletes ahead of their National Championships campaign in Cairns, Queensland.

WA’s under-18s budding hockey heroes are scheduled to leave for Cairns on Sunday 3 April, with the Ric Charlesworth Classic finals day moved forward in a fixture change that allows our elite-level junior talent the full opportunity to compete with some of WA’s best players.

Updated Schedule:

Saturday 26 March, Sunday 27 March, Wednesday 30 March, Saturday 2 April (full fixtures below).

Hockey WA General Manager Performance and Development, Dean Evans, says this year’s tournament looks set to be a tremendous competition.

"The 2022 Ric Charlesworth Classic is shaping up to be a great event with incredibly strong nomination numbers already received,” Evans says.

"Some of Australia's best players will be in action over the week making their claim for Thundersticks and National squads selection.

“This year’s Ric Charlesworth Classic also provides high-level preparation for our elite junior athletes, providing them with invaluable experience heading into the Under-18s National Championships.”