Masters National Championships Player nominations open now
Published Thu 05 Mar 2026

Hockey Victoria is now accepting nominations from eligible Masters players for selection at the Australian Masters Championships.
Men's Championships to be held in Gold Coast, QLD from September 24th thru October 10th, 2026.
- Over 35’s-50’s Thursday 24th September to Sunday 4th October.
- Over 55’s-80’s Wednesday 30th September to Saturday 10th October.
Women’s Championships, to be held in Adelaide, SA from September 24th thru October 3rd, 2026.
MENS
Nomination Closing Dates.
· Over 60’s, 65’s, 70’s, 75’s & 80’s – Close Monday 23 March 2026.
· Over 45’s, 50’s & 55’s – Close Monday 13 April 2026.
· Over 35’s, 40’s – Close Monday 27 April 2026.
Trial Dates and Times.
· All trials at Elgar Park.
· See nomination form for times.
Age Groups: Over 60’s, 65’s, 75’s & 80’s
Trial Date: Sunday 29th March 2026.
Age Groups: Over 45’s, 50’s & 55’s.
Trial Date: Sunday 19th April 2026.
Age Groups: Over 35’s & 40’s plus Over 45’s Div2, 50’s Div2 & 55’s Div2.
Trial Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026.
Click HERE for further details and to nominate.
WOMENS
Nomination Closing Date - Friday April 10th at 4pm.
Trial Dates and Times.
· All trials at Footscray Hockey Centre.
· All trials from 7:45am-10:00am.
Age Groups: Over 35’s, 40’s, 45’s & 50’s.
Trial 1 Date:Sunday April 26, 2026.
Trial 2 Date:Sunday May 17, 2026.
Age Groups: Over 55’s, 60’s, 65’s & 70’s.
Trial 1 Date:Sunday May 3, 2026.
Trial 2 Date:Sunday May 24, 2026.
Click HEREfor further information and to nominate.
Age Eligibility Criteria
|
Championship Age Group |
Birth Year Range |
|
Over 35’s |
1985-1992 |
|
Over 40's |
1983-1987 |
|
Over 45's |
1978-1982 |
|
Over 50's |
1973-1977 |
|
Over 55's |
1968-1972 |
|
Over 60's |
1963-1967 |
|
Over 65's |
1958-1962 |
|
Over 70's |
<= 1947 |