Southland U18 Performance Programme

Eligibility: Players born 2008-2009

U18 TRIAL UPDATE

Please note a change to the upcoming U18 trial dates.

Trial 1 Invercargill

Tuesday 31 March

Girls 6.00pm

Boys 7.30pm

Trial 2 Gore

Thursday 2 April

Boys 6.00pm

Girls 7.30pm

Thank you for your flexibility. We look forward to seeing everyone at trials.

Register Here: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/2f86ba

Selection & Competition Pathway

U18 Trials - 

Squads selected for Wakatipu Shield - 3 weeks of squad training prior to Wakatipu Shield

Expectations & Team Building - Monday 4 May 

Programme expectations and standards, Team culture and behaviours

Wakatipu Shield - 10 May - Oamaru

Final teams selected for National Tournament campaign

Mainland Cup - 30-31 May - Dunedin

Extra Games - 21 June (TBC) - Gore

National U18 Tournament 2026 - 5-11 July

Women: Palmerston North

Men: Tauranga

Player Responsibilities

• Complete fitness and skill work outside team trainings
• Maintain high work ethic and coachability
• Be physically prepared and committed to learning

Additional games or competitions may be added during the campaign.