U13 Programme Structure 2026

Eligibility: Players born 2013 & 2014

Sporting Edge Development Camp

• Dates: 7-8 April School Holidays
• A specialist camp providing additional skill and game play development

4 Week Development Programme + U13 7 Aside Festival

• Start Date: Sunday 7 June
• Venue: Invercargill Turfs
• Weekly sessions focused on skill development, basic principles of play, and enjoyment of the game.

U13 7 Aside Festival

• Dates: 17-19 July
• Location: Central Otago
• A fun, fast-paced festival providing players with exposure to representative style hockey in a supportive environment.
• Must attend 4 week Development Programme to attend Festival

Year 8 Introduction to 11 aside Tournament

• Dates: 26-27 September
• Location: Otago
• Designed to introduce Year 8 players to the 11 aside format ahead of future pathway opportunities.

To support this transition, two introduction to 11 aside training sessions will be delivered prior to the Tournament​​​​​​​