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Hockey Victoria is pleased to announce the return of the Junior State Championships (JSC) for 2010.
The Junior State Championships are the pinnacle in most junior sporting calendars and hockey is no exception, with 10 zones providing increased opportunities for players, the 2010 format will be one to remember.
In 2010 there will be 2 Junior State Championships for both boys and girls:
Under 13 and Under 15 -
28th June 3rd July 2010
Under 17-
1st-3rd October 2010
In line with Hockey Victorias new development Strategy, there will be 6 metropolitan and 4 regional zones competing in the Junior State championships.
The State Championships are a vital part of talented young players development, helping them to achieve the best of their potential.
Development Pathways
The aims of the Championships include:
to aid junior players development
to foster a positive and cohesive team environment with players from their zone
to foster the development of coaches and officials
to have each team coached to win the State Championships
to have State Under 13 and Under 15 Squads selected
to be the first step in identification of players for the Under 18 State Squad
The link below will help you to identify what zone you will be in, please note that players can only trial for one zone.
Development Zones
ZONE TRIAL DATES
Under 13 & 15 ZONE TRAILS:
Sunday 2nd and 9th May 2010- conducted in your zone
Under 17 ZONE TRAILS:
Sunday 22nd & 29th August 2010- conducted in your zone
For further information regarding the trials and training details please follow the links below.
Under 13 and 15 JSC
Under 17 JSC
In 2010 Hockey Victoria is proud to announce that the Under 13 and 15 Junior State Championships will be linked to the mens AHL round 2 matches on July 3-4.
Grand Finals of the JSC will be the curtain raiser to the Round 2 AHL matches where there will be an opportunity to showcase the best junior hockey players in Victoria, followed by viewing some of the best mens senior players in the country.
NOMINATIONS WILL OPEN MID-LATE MARCH 2010
