Hockey Victoria is now accepting nominations from eligible female hockey enthusiasts for selection in the 2022 Victorian Women's Masters Hockey Teams.

Championship Masters hockey is played in dedicated incremental age-groups, starting at the 34+ age group, meaning you only play against people of a similar age. The grades progress in five year increments i.e. 34+, 40+, 45+, 50+ 55+, 60+, 65+ & 70+.

2022 Australian Championships

Hockey Australia has announced that Cairns, QLD will host the 2022 Women’s Masters Australian Championships from 23 September til 2 October.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

• Pre-Requisite for nomination is that players have current (2022) HV registration. Make sure that you are registered prior to continuing with this nomination. To update your Hockey Victoria membership, please follow this LINK.
• Please use your current "revolutionise" login details when nominating for a state team.

Nomination Closing Dates

• ALL NOMINATIONS – PLAYERS, COACHES, OFFICIALS & OFT - close 6 May, 2022

  • LATE PLAYER NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Trial Dates and Times

All trials to be held at Footscray Hockey Centre.

• Open Trial 1 – Sunday 22nd May 2022
  • 8:00am-11:00am.

• Tuesday 24th May 2022
  • Announcement of "SQUAD"
  • Nominees will be advised via email of selection progression
• Squad Trial – Sunday 29th May 2022
  • 8:00am-11:00am.
• 34's & 40's – Sunday 5th June 2022
  • 8:00am-9:30am.
  • If Required
• 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 16 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.
• 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.

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 31/12/2022.

IMPORTANT DATES

COACHES, TEAM MANAGERS & MEDICAL SUPPORT

Applications for coaching and support roles are now open.

For more information and to apply, select the WOMENS MASTERS tab via this LINK