Hockey Victoria are now accepting nominations from eligible Women's Masters players for the 2021 State Teams to compete at the Australian Championships, Newcastle Region, September 23rd thru October 2nd 2021. 

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

• Pre-Requisite for nomination is that players have current (2021) HV registration. Make sure that you are registered prior to continuing with this nomination.
• If you nominated in 2020 and paid the registration fee you are eligible to carry forward that fee to 2021.  To redeem your credit simply use the code HVHPMASTERS in the discount code section of your nomination. Please note that we will me reconciling the use of this code against the 2020 nominee list.  Please DO NOT use the code if you did not nominate in 2020.
• To nominate you MUST be a registered member of Hockey Victoria.  To update your Hockey Victoria membership, please follow this LINK.
• Please use your current "revolutionise" login details when nominating for a state team.

Australian Mega Masters Championships Dates & Location

In 2021 the Australian Masters Championships are to be held at Newcastle.

This will be a Mega Masters, a combine of the Men’s and Women’s championships held together at the one location. The games will be played at Newcastle, Maitland and Central Coast. 

All of the women's divisions will be contested at the Newcastle International Hockey Centre, September 23 until October 2.

Nomination Closing Dates

• Players:
  • Close Friday 7th May 2021.

• Coaches & Support Staff:
  • Close Friday 23rd April 2021.

Trial Dates and Times

All trials to be held at Footscray Hockey Centre.

• Open Trial 1 – Sunday 23rd May 2021
  • 8:00am-11:00am.

• Tuesday 25th May 2021
  • Announcement of "SQUAD"
  • Nominees will be advised via email of selection progression
• Squad Trial – Sunday 30th May 2021
  • 8:00am-11:00am.
• All players are required to bring 1 white and 1 black t-shirt
  • No colours or greys
  • No State or National uniform items to be worn
• All players are required to arrive 30minutes prior to the scheduled start times.
• NOTE - actual start times for respective age groups may vary.  These will be communicated to nominees prior to trial.

Women's Masters Selection Process

State teams will consist of no more than 14 players unless the selection panel considers there are circumstances that warrant a larger squad.

TRIAL FORMAT

• One trial is scheduled for each division. This can be in the form of games, skills or fitness based training. From this trial a squad or if possible, a final team, will be named for each age group. There will be a session the following week that will enable either the team (if finalised) to train or selection to continue. The final team will be named as soon as possible.

• All nominated players must be able to attend designated Trials.
• The designated Chairman of Selectors will chair the selection meetings.
• Coaches are welcome and encouraged to have input into decision making, however the final decision remains the responsibility of the selection panel.
• Squads can be reduced at anytime.
• The HV State Team Coordinator or a designated representative will sit in on all final team selections to oversee the process.
• The final team sheet will be submitted to the HV CEO for final ratification.
• Teams will be published on the HV website and promoted on social media.
• Non-selected players can request a feedback report if they wish. This request needs to be made within the week following team announcements and directed to HV State Teams Coordinator.
• Train-on players,may be named for inclusion into the team in the event of injury or withdrawal.
• Selectors will consider a range of competencies when assessing final team appointments.
  • Hockey Competencies –passing, receiving, elimination and carrying, tackling and marking, decision making and game play and fitness and work rate. Skills specific to goalkeepers – movement, saving, clearing, sliding, intercepting and connection with all aspects of the game (PCs, 1on1s, etc).
  • Trial attendance, current playing level and recent playing history may be considered as part of the selection process, not just the trial itself.
  • A player’s attitude, behaviour, leadership and communication skills are also considered during the trial process.
     

FITNESS PROGRAM

On selection a tailored fitness program may be provided to each team member. It is expected that all members will follow the regime, unless there has been consultation and agreement with the team coach and fitness trainer in relation to medical or other needs.

FAQS

What is the player age eligibility criteria?

• Age Group is determined by age at 31/12/2021.

IMPORTANT DATES

COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS & MEDICAL SUPPORT

Applications for coaching and support roles are now open.

To apply please follow this link:  APPLY HERE