It is with excitement that we open registrations to trial for the Wellington U18 representative teams. All players wishing to be considered for the rep teams must complete the online registration form and participate in the relevant trials.

2021 will see the introduction of the new tournament format where we will compete as Wellington against other Associations across the country. The merging of the previous Regional and Association events will form one big National tournament that will host up to 32 teams.

For 2021, Wellington will be selecting one team (18 players) as well as some development players per gender to compete at the following tournaments:
- U18 Men's Nationals - 11-17th July Hamilton
- U18 Women's Nationals - 11-17th July Wellington

We have appointed quality coaching teams that will lead campaigns and support player development:
- U18 Men - Alex Grey, Josh Symonds, Rio Tuson
- U18 Women - Bjorn Dix, Sam Davies, Kiri Rakuraku-Akavi

Trials will be held at NHS as follows:
- Sunday 28th March - 12-3pm
- Wednesday 31st March - 6-7.30pm
- Wednesday 7th April (if required) - 6-7.30pm

We know athletes are busy and we are very supportive of working around study/work/life and secondary hockey, however this is representative hockey and we do require a degree of commitment aligned to playing at the highest level so you give yourself and the team the best platform to develop. To that point, we have adjusted the campaign schedule to have only one weekly training session (Wednesday 6-7.30pm) as well as some practise matches on Sundays. We encourage you to also look at what and how much you commit yourself to this year. If anyone is unsure of how rep hockey can fit with their schedule please make contact early so we can support you.

Further information regarding the trial structure, selection process etc will be sent to registered players ahead of trials. If players want to give themselves the best opportunity to perform at trials we highly recommend you arrive with a good fitness level - this is an area you can control and perhaps something to work on between now and then.

Any player that is unable to attend or participate in trials must notify WHA in writing - dane@wellingtonhockey.org.nz