Registrations are now open for the U14 ACT teams to play in the 2026 Hockey Australia U14 Championships.

Dates: 4-10th October 2026
EPC Solar Hockey Centre 

Canberra

ACT

Team Selections and Training

To assist our selectors, trials will consist of key technical assessments, match play and fitness. Please note along with the formal trials process, selectors will be present across the NSW State Championships and June Long Weekend Carnival to also assist with assessments and watching players compete over an extended carnival setting.

In the days following the second trial, we will look to select a broad squad of approximately 26-32 players to continue to Stage 2 of our selection process.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to have your name marked off and receive your playing bib.

Final team selections will be announced on Friday 31st of July with Training beginning Monday the 3rd of August.

Please note the coaches and selectors have the ability to select a team between 16-18 players to play here in Canberra and the number of shadow players will generally be between 3-5 players. Shadow players are invited to train with the team up until the championships and have the ability to be called into the team should an injury or illness occur.

Please note: Registration will incur a $20 fee to assist with field hire for selection Trials.

An information night for parents of selected players will be held end of August and before the team starts their tournament, date and time TBC. 

Please note: the Hockey ACT Travel and Accommodation policies for the U14 National Championship Teams.

Families of all players who are selected are required to book and arrange their own transport and accommodation for the U14 National Championships and this comes at their own additional expense. Hockey ACT U14 teams will not be traveling as a team at the National Championships. Hockey ACT and Sportslink Travel are working to create cost effective packages that will keep the teams as together as possible. These packages will be made available to families on selection to the team.  

If there are any questions or queries please contact Matt Cook: matt.cook@hockeyact.org.au

Thank you.