This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 15 years and under boys and girls hockey state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2024.

Who can nominate to be selected

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born 2009, 2010, 2011.

School Sport Australia with Hockey Australia changed the age group for this championship for 2024 onwards.

Where and when

Gold Coast, Queensland from Saturday 27 July to Saturday 3 August 2024.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Todd Kitto, Berri Regional Secondary College
• Boys assistant coach - Matthew Baird, St Joseph's School-Hindmarsh
• Girls coach - Nicole Mentha, Berri Regional Secondary College
• Girls team manager - Brooke Woodman, St Aloysius College

The team will be under the supervision of the team officials to meet supervision ratios.

How to nominate for trials

A trial cost of $10 inc GST per student is to be paid when nominating online. Complete the online nomination form by  Wednesday 3 April

You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days once your nomination has been processed. Your school will also be sent a copy as confirmation of your nomination. Your school has the right to not approve a child’s involvement based on behaviour, attendance and other grounds as determined by the school.

Trial details

Trials are run in a safe and supportive learning environment to select the state team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships.

• Students are to wear appropriate school sports top, footwear any sport specific equipment.
• Parents/caregivers are responsible for organising transport to and from the trials.
• If unforeseen circumstances mean the trials are unable to go ahead, families and schools will be notified as soon as possible. Trials will either be rescheduled if time permits, or an alternative option will be organised.

Boys

Trials will be held at Seacliff Hockey Club, Lipson Avenue, Seacliff on

• Saturday 6 April 9.30am to 12 noon
• Friday 19 April 3.30pm to 6.30pm
• Saturday 20 April 8am to 11am

Girls

Trial details updated 28 March and 11 April.

The first trial will be held at Seacliff Hockey Club, Lipson Avenue, Seacliff on Saturday 6 April 7am to 9.30am.

Trial 2 will be held at North East Hockey Club Cnr The Golden Way and The Grove Way, Golden Grove on Sunday 14 April 9.30am to 12noon.

Trial 3 will be held at North East Hockey Club Cnr The Golden Way and The Grove Way, Golden Grove on Sunday 28 April 2pm to 4.30pm, venue to be confirmed.

Selection process

Students will be involved in drills and competitive scenarios to select the team based on

• Ability and game sense in the sport
• Willingness to listen and learn from feedback
• Teamwork
• Level of skill and sport knowledge
• Fitness level and effort
• Positive attitude at trials and school
• Demonstration of being a good sport and behaviour on and off the playing arena

Parental permission must be obtained to be selected to attend the championship.

School endorsement

Selection in a School Sport SA state team requires endorsement from the student’s school principal before confirming their place in the team. Therefore, parents are advised not to make any arrangements that incur costs until the school has confirmed that the student fulfils all requirements.

Training and championship expectations

All selected team members will be required to attend all team trainings and a team photo shoot.

Country team members travelling more than 2 hours can negotiate their commitment.

The selected student agrees to attend the competition for the full duration including the opening and closing ceremonies and the educational excursion.

Accommodation, flights, and daily transport

Parents/caregivers who can accompany their child must book and manage accommodation, flights and daily transport for the entire championship.

Should this not be possible then the family will need to negotiate with School Sport SA to arrange appropriate flights, accommodation, meals and daily transport for their child which will be an additional cost. Negotiations must begin within 1 week of the team being announced.

Championship costs

An individual itemised account will be provided for every student selected in a School Sport SA state team.

The anticipated cost to School Sport SA is approximately $700 which includes levies to participate at the championship and any training costs. If selected a $100 deposit is required to confirm your position in the team. Walkout and competition uniforms will be approximately $500 depending on the number of items ordered. This will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier.

Accommodation, flights, meals, daily transport and personal spending money will be an additional cost for families and will not appear on the invoice from School Sport SA

Fixtures and results

See School Sport Australia Hockey for fixtures and results as they become available.