Hockey Victoria's High Performance department run numerous development and representative team programs annually.  Hockey enthusiasts are encouraged to become a part of programs in a variety of roles.

This portal highlights the programs we run where members of the hockey community can actively contribute to the development of our athletes and to the performance of our teams.

Whether it be COACHING, TEAM MANAGING, SELECTING or providing MEDICAL SUPPORT, there may be a role here for you.  We encourage interested persons to register their interest at ANY time.

HC Melbourne is our hockey club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club was established in 2019, and is one of 7 established to compete in Hockey Australia's premier domestic competition, Hockey One.

 

 

2023

DATES:  Expected to be approx Sep - Nov 2023

VENUE:  Home & Away format

TRIAL DATES:  June 7 thru July 12 (by invitation)

SQUAD NAMED:  JULY

 

Leader applications will remain open.  Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time.  Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.

 

 

The Australian U21 Hockey Championships are hosted annually by Hockey Australia, usually over an 8 day period in July.

The Victorian squad generally arrives on site 1 to 2 days prior to the event, thus traveling for a period of 10 days.

The preparation period is usually 8-12 weeks, with 2 sessions per week.

 

2023

DATES:  March 22 - 29

VENUE:  Sydney (NSW)

TRIAL DATES: Completed

SQUAD NAMED: Completed

 

Leader applications will remain open.  Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time.  Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.

 

 

Victoria annually competes in Australian Championship events at Junior level in Under 13, Under 15 and Under 18 levels. Each Australian Championship has a distinct purpose and set of objectives specifically defined for that age group and with the developmental requirements of the participating athletes, officials and coaches front of mind.

Australian Championship Framework.

 

UNDER 18's

TOURNAMENT DATES:  July 1 - 9

VENUE:  Hobart

KEY DATES:

• Academy Draft Camp - March 4 & 5
• Academy - March & April
• Open Player Assessment (non academy)  -  Wednesday April 26
• 1st Player Assesment  -  Sunday April 30
• 2nd Player Assesment  -  Wednesday April 3
• Training Sessions predominantly Monday & Wednesday evenings
• Depart Melbourne June 30, Return evening of July 9

SQUAD NAMED: by May 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNDER 16's

TOURNAMENT DATES:  Sunday April 7 - Satirday April 13

VENUE:  TBA

KEY DATES:

• Academy Draft Camp - late Dec (2023)
• Academy - Jan/Feb
• Open Player Assessment (non academy) - TBA
• 1st Player Assesment  -  TBA
• 2nd Player Assesment  -  TBA
• Training Sessions - TBA
• Depart Melbourne April 6, Return April 13 or 14

SQUAD NAMED: TBA

 

 

 

 

 

UNDER 13's

DATES:  September 22  -  September 30

VENUE:  Newcastle

KEY DATES:

• Academy Draft Camp - Complete
• Academy Late June 26 thru July 30
• Open Player Assessment (non academy)  -  Wednesday August 2
• 1st Final Player Assesment  -  Sunday August 6
• 2nd Final Player Assesment  -  Wednesday August 9
• Training Sessions predominantly Sunday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings
• Depart Melbourne Friday Sept 22, return Saturday Sept 30

SQUAD NAMED: August 10

 

Leader applications will remain open.  Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time.  Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.

For further information, please contact State Teams Admin Manager, James McCallum (0488 221 858)

The Australian Indoor Hockey Championships are hosted annually by Hockey Australia.

For the past few years the event has taken place on ONE venue on ONE pitch throughout the month of January with age groups rotateing through every 5 to 6 days.

The preparation period is usually 8-12 weeks, with the volume of training sessions negotiated at the beggining of the process in consultation with the HV Indoor Chair of Selectors and HV High Performance Department.

 

2024

DATES:

• OPEN:   Jan 3-7
• U21:   Jan 8-11
• U18:   Jan 12-16
• U13:   Jan 17-20
• U15:   Jan 21-25

VENUE:  CANBERRA

TRIAL DATES:  Refer Nomination Link/Information

SQUAD NAMED:  End of October

 

 

 

 

Leader applications will remain open.  Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time.  Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.

 

The Australian Country Hockey Championships are hosted annually by Hockey Australia, usually over an 8 day period in August.

The Victorian squad generally arrives on site on 1 to 2 days prior to the event, thus traveling for a period of 10-11 days.

The preparation period is usually 8-12 weeks, with the volume of training sessions negotiated at the beggining of the process in consultation with the HV Country Rep Coordinator and HV High Performance Department.

 

2023

DATES:  Saturday August 5 - Saturday August 12

VENUE:  Shapparton

TRIAL DATES: Complete

SQUAD NAMED: Complete

 

 

 

Leader applications will remain open.  Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time.  Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.

For information about the Australian Masters events:

• AUSTRALIAN MASTERS WEBSITE

 

2023

EVENT DATES:  September 23 - October 7

VENUE:  Perth (WA)

TRIAL DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS:

• Trial 1 – Sunday 16^th April 2023
• Melbourne Sports Centre - Parkville
  • Over 60s – 8:00am-9:30am.
  • Over 65s – 10:30am-12:00pm.
  • Over 70s – 9:30am-10:30am.
  • Over 75s – 9:30am-10:30am.
  • Over 80s - 9:30am-10:30am

• Trial 2 – Sunday 7^th May 2023
• Elgar Park, Elgar Road, Mont Albert North, 3129
  • Over 50s – 8:00am-9:30am.
  • Over 55s - 10:30am-12:00pm.

• Trial 3 – Sunday 28^th May 2023
• Greensborough, Plenty Park, Memorial Drive, Plenty, 3090
  • Over 34s - 8:00am-10:00am.
  • Over 40s – 8:00am-10:00am.
  • Over 45s - 10:00am-12:00pm.

 

 

SQUAD NAMED:   TBA

 

 

 

Leader applications will remain open.  Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time.  Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.

TEAM LEADER NOMINATIONS OFFICIALLY CLOSE MARCH 31.  In the event that any of the above positions are still marked "vacant" post March 31, applications still welcome.

For information about the Australian Masters events:

• AUSTRALIAN MASTERS WEBSITE

 

2023

EVENT DATES:  September 21 - 30

VENUE:  Perth (WA)

TRIAL DATES:

• Trial 1 – TBA
• Trial 2 – TBA
• Trial 3 – TBA

SQUAD NAMED:

• TBA

APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 ROLES CLOSE: Currently Open (close tba)

 

 

Leader applications will remain open.  Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time.  Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.

TEAM LEADER NOMINATIONS OFFICIALLY CLOSE TBA.  In the event that any of the above positions are still marked "vacant" post close date, applications still welcome.