Wellington Hockey is pleased to confirm the trial dates for the 2026 U18 Representative Teams. These trials are open to eligible players who are seeking the opportunity to represent Wellington at the U18 National Tournaments in July.

The U18 programme provides a high-quality development and performance environment, supporting players as they continue their representative pathway within Wellington Hockey.

Trial Dates & Times

Trial 1 – Open Trial

Sunday 22 March

National Hockey Stadium

9:00am – 12:00pm

Trial 2 – Open Trial

Wednesday 25 March

National Hockey Stadium

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Trial 3 – Invitation Only

Monday 30 March

National Hockey Stadium

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Trial 4 – Invitation Only

Wednesday 1 April

National Hockey Stadium

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Players are encouraged to attend both open trials where possible to give selectors the best opportunity to view performance across multiple sessions.

Eligibility

• To be eligible to play in the National U18 Championship, players must be under the age of 18 and over the age of 15 as at 1 January of the year in which the tournament is played.

• Players should note that if they are selected for the U18 National Tournament team, and are Under 16, they cannot play at the U16 National Tournament in October.

Trials and Selection Process

Information about how selections are made, including key considerations and timelines, is available on our website under "Trials & Selections". Players and parents are encouraged to read this information before attending trials.

Register for Trials

All players intending to trial must register via PlayHQ as this helps Wellington Hockey plan effectively for the trial process.

Need More Information?

If you have any questions about the U18 trials or the representative programme, please get in touch with Pip at pip@wellingtonhockey.org.nz.

We look forward to seeing our aspiring U18 athletes at trials and wish all players the best for the selection process.