Hockey Victoria is delighted to announce Parkville and Footscray as hosts of the 2025 Junior State Championships.

After a successful Event in Bendigo and Shepparton in 2024, it is with great excitement we return to the State Netball Hockey Centre Parkville and Footscray Hockey Centre in 2025.

U12 Hockey 5s JSC:

• 9 - 10 July 2025 at Footscray Hockey Centre

U14 & U16 JSC:

• 11 - 13 July 2025 at SNCH Parkville and Footscray Hockey Centre

U18 JSC:

• 20 - 22 September 2025 at SNHC Parkville

Please note:

• The Under 14 & Under 16 age groups will only run for 3 days, instead of the 4 days they traditionally have. But teams will still play the same number of matches across the course of the Event. The Under 18 Boys & Girls was successfully run over 3 days this year. This change will result in all participants requiring one fewer night of accommodation and/or travel.
• The Under 12s will run in the two days prior to the Under 14s and Under 16s. This not only means that more Hockey 5s fields can be set up (as there is access to two full field pitches for the duration of the Event), but it also means that the Under 14s and Under 16s can fit into the 3 days. It is not possible to have the Under 12s running at the same time as Under 14s and Under 16s if we want those age groups to run over 3 days.
• The Under 12s will again run as Hockey 5s, but with some rule modifications.
• The Under 18 JSC will run in September once more and this will be reviewed again following next years event.

Player Nominations

Player Nominations for the 2025 Junior State Championships will open around mid-Janurary 2025, with Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 trails likely to be held on Sunday, 27 April, 2025. Under 18 trials are likely to be held on Sunday, 20 July 2025.

The 2025 Junior State Championships fixture will be updated and linked below closer to the 2025 event:

2025 U12 - U16 Junior State Championships Fixture - TBC

2025 Under 18 Junior State Championships Fixture - TBC

2025 Zone Coordinator Applications

Hockey Victoria are on the lookout for Junior State Championships (JSC) Zone Coordinators for the new year. Next year, we offer a variety of Zone Coordinator roles to help provide support and flexibility.

As always, the Zone Coordinator is the head leadership role for within a JSC Zone. Depending on the Zone, we welcome roles for Co-Zone Coordinators, and have opened up the opportunity for Assistant Zone Coordinator in some instances.  

A Zone Coordinator can lead the Zone by themselves, but it is highly encouraged they have an Assistant Zone Coordinator to help with duties across the JSC calendar. On the other hand, Co-Zone Coordinators can work equally to assist each other to ensure their Zone effectively operates throughout the year. 

There are already Zones that have a Zone Coordinator locked in for 2025, hence, we are only seeking a Co-Zone or Assistant Zone Coordinator within those Zones to work alongside the individual that is already appointed. We will discuss with the current Zone Coordinators their preference on filling the supportive roles if a suitable candidate arises. 

Please note, applications remain open until Friday, 17 January 2025 or until a suitable candidate if found for the role. Opportunities within JSC Zones listed below:

Please read your desired Position Description attached above and apply via the options below:

·       Apply direct via the link here

·       Via email to Keegan Watson at kwatson@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Reminder - applications close January, 17 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found for the role. We encourage you to apply immediately if you are interested.  

Should you have any queries about the roles on offer, please contact either Keegan Watson (kwatson@hockeyvictoria.org.au) or Ben Seccull (bseccull@hockeyvictoria.org.au).  

Zone Player nominations for the 2025 Junior State Chmapionhips are not currently open. Nomination links are expected to open in the middle of January 2025. Please keep an eye out on HV socials for more...

2025 Zone Coach Nominations are not currently open!

All Zones will appoint a Head Coach and Assistant Coach for each of their Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 teams. All Under 12 Hockey 5s teams will just have a Head Coach. 

Coaches will be responsible for delivering team training sessions (8 hours in total), coaching the team at the Event and provide an opportunity for all players to develop and have fun. For more information (including gratuity payment amounts) and to nominate, please use the appropriate link below:

2025 Regional Zone Coach nominations - TBC

2025 Metropolitan Zone Coach nominations – TBC

Nomination Closing Dates

Please submit nominations to coach Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 teams by TBC. 

Under 18 Coach nominations are due by TBC. 

Working with Children Check Requirements

All coaches that are 18 years of age or older must hold a valid WWCC or VIT card. If you do not currently hold one, you must apply for one and be approved or you will not be eligible to be appointed. 

You can apply for a WWCC through this link - https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/applicants/how-to-apply 

If you have a WWCC and are yet to link it with Hockey Victoria as an orgination, please do so at your earliest convenience by following these steps:

1. Visit http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
2. Go to ‘MyCheck Login’
3. Log in via ‘Email’ & ‘Password’
4. Click ‘Change My Details’ (Located Left Hand Side of Page)
5. Locate ‘Organisation Details’
6. ‘Add An Organisation’
7. Enter the details in relation to the business (Hockey Victoria)
   ‘Update’ 

Once this has been updated, Hockey Victoria (HV) will receive the individuals WWCC details in the mail.

2025 Outdoor Event Officiating Information

Expressions of interest to officiate at the 2025 Hockey Victoria Outdoor Events are not currently open.

Important Information for Officials

Further information on officiating at the 2025 Junior State Championships will be shared via EOI. Please ensure you read through this information BEFORE submitting an EOI to officiate at the Junior State Championships. 

EOI Closing Dates & Links

From 2020, all JSC uniforms will be produced by GAME Clothing (the same supplier that manufacture the HV State Team Uniforms).

Those that have existing shorts, skorts and socks from the previous supplier can continue to use them. But those requiring new shorts, skorts and socks will need to purchase them through GAME Clothing (further details provided once teams are selected).

All selected players receive a new playing shirt or Goalkeeper smock (as applicable) included in their fee to participate, these will all be produced by Game Clothing. Players will be required to provide their size for these items when they nominate. 

Selected players will be emailed with a link to purchase all other uniform items through the Game Clothing online shope. 

When providing your size for your shirt or GK smocks through the nominations, please refer to the below sizing charts:

GOALKEEPER SMOCK SIZING CHART

PLAYING SHIRT SIZING CHART - MEN'S & CHILDREN'S SIZES

PLAYING SHIRT SIZING CHART - WOMEN'S SIZES

2024 Zone Teams

2023 Zone Teams

2024 Champions

Under 12 Girls - Western Wildcats

Under 14 Girls - North West Tigers

Under 16 Girls - North West Tigers

Under 18 Girls - North West Tigers

Under 12 Boys - North East Red Devils (Red)

Under 14 Boys - North East Red Devils

Under 16 Boys - North West Tigers

Under 18 Boys - North East Red Devils

2023 Champions

Under 12 Girls - North West Tigers (Roar)

Under 14 Girls - Eastern Hotshots

Under 16 Girls - North East Red Devils

Under 18 Girls - Central Flames

Under 12 Boys - North East Red Devils (Red)

Under 14 Boys - Central Flames

Under 16 Boys - Western Wildcats

Under 18 Boys - Central Flames

2022 Champions

Under 13 Girls - Western Wildcats

Under 15 Girls - Eastern Hotshots

Under 18 Girls - Eastern Hotshots

Under 13 Boys - North West Tigers

Under 15 Boys - Central Flames

Under 18 Boys - Eastern Hotshots

2021 Champions

Under 13 Girls - Eastern Hotshots

Under 15 Girls - Gippsland Bulls

Under 18 Girls - Eastern Hotshots

Under 13 Boys - North East Red Devils

Under 15 Boys - Western Wildcats

Under 18 Boys - Western Wildcats

For some helpful resources on Hockey 5s, please click here.

To check out a short video on Hockey 5s, please click here. 

Key Rule Differences between Hockey 5's & 11-a-side (2024 version) -  please click here.