Age eligibility: Aged 16-18 in 2023

Placements: Up to 24 Males and 24 Females

How do I get selected into the U18 Academy?

• Eligible athletes selected in previous U15 & U18 State teams will receive automatic entry invitations
• Athletes identified from U15 & U18 trials will receive automatic entry invitations
• Athletes previously selected in the U15 / U18 Academies will receive automatic entry invitations
• Clubs and or individual athletes can also nominate by emailing Jason.butcher@hockeynt.asn.au; club performances and club feedback will be used to determine selections

Program Cost:

• Term 4: $135

Uniforms: Stingers New Balance training singlets $35 (to be ordered online – link will be sent out once available)

Staffing: Technical Director, State U18 & U21 Coaches, Academy Head Coaches and Club Development Coaches

Program Contact: competitionsandevents@hockeynt.asn.au

Term 4 Sessions:

• Monday 16th October 6.00-7.00pm
• Monday 23rd October 6.00-7.00pm
• Monday 30th October 6.00-7.00pm
• Monday 6th November 6.00-7.00pm
• Monday 13th November 6.00-7.00pm
• Monday 20th November 6.00-7.00pm
• Monday 27th November 6.00-7.00pm
• Monday 4th December 6.00-7.00pm
• Monday 11th December 6.00-7.00pm

Support Activities:

• Physical Development & Recovery
• Principles of play clinic
• Edge - strength / conditioning sessions

U18 Representative Program:

• Trial 1: Monday 27th March, 6-7.30pm
• Trial 2: Monday 3rd April, 6-7.30pm
• Preparation starts: Monday 24th April
• Tournament: 1-9 July, Hobart