2026 Australian Women’s Masters Championship

Player nominations are now open

Hockey Victoria is now accepting nominations from eligible Women's Masters players for selection at the Australian Women’s Masters Championships, to be held in Adelaide, SA from September 25th thru October 3rd, 2026. 

Nomination Closing Date - Saturday April 18th at 4pm.

• EVENT DATES: Friday, September 25 to Saturday Oct 3, 2026
• TOURING DATES: Wednesday, September 23 to Sunday Oct 4, 2026
• VENUE: Adelaide
• SQUADS NAMED: Friday June 12

Trial Dates and Times

Age Groups: Over 35's 40's 45s, 50s

Trial 1 – Sunday April 26,2026: 7.45am-10:00am.

Footscray Hockey Centre, McIvor Reserve, Fogarty Ave, Yarraville. 3013

Trial 2 – Sunday May 17, 2026: 7.45am-10:00am.

Footscray Hockey Centre, McIvor Reserve, Fogarty Ave, Yarraville. 3013

Age Groups: Over 55's 60's 65's 70's

Trial 1 – Sunday May 3,2026: 7.45am-10:00am.

Footscray Hockey Centre, McIvor Reserve, Fogarty Ave, Yarraville. 3013

 Trial 2 – Sunday May 24, 2026: 7.45am-10:00am.

Footscray Hockey Centre, McIvor Reserve, Fogarty Ave, Yarraville. 3013

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

• Pre-Requisite for nomination is that players have current (2026) 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 "RevSport" login details when nominating for a state team.

Women's Masters Selection Process

PREPARATION

• All players are required to bring 1 white and 1 black t-shirt
  • No colours (grey is neither black or white)
  • No State or National uniform items to be worn
• All players are required to arrive 30 minutes 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.

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, if you are injured you need to provide a physio/doctor certificate which includes a return to playing plan .
• 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 Masters 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 Womens Masters State Squad 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? 

• Note: New Birth Date Criteria for 2026.
• All players must trial with the age group associated to their birthdate.
• Policy is to pick players in teams associated with their age group.
• Selectors to determine what age group players are selected.
• Age Group is determined by age at 31/12/2026.