Wellington Hockey is excited to announce that registrations are now open for the 2026/27 Under 16 and Under 18 Indoor Hockey Representative Programme!

Whether you're an experienced indoor hockey player or looking to try something new, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills, challenge yourself and be part of an exciting representative programme.

What is Indoor Hockey?

Indoor hockey is a fast-paced variation of traditional field hockey, played on a smaller indoor court with six players per team, including a goalkeeper. With boards keeping the ball in play and different rules around hitting and lifting the ball, the indoor game focuses on quick passing, close control, teamwork and fast decision-making.

It's a great way to sharpen your hockey skills, improve your technical ability and enjoy a different style of the game. No previous indoor hockey experience is required to attend trials!

Trial Information

Trials will take place across two Fridays in October, with an open trial followed by an invitation trial.

• Open Trial: Friday 23 October 2026

• Invite Trial: Friday 30 October 2026

Trial times for both dates are as follows:

Trials and trainings will be held at the Wellington Chinese Sports & Cultural Centre, located at 15 Mount Albert Road, Berhampore, next to the National Hockey Stadium.

Training Dates & Times

Following trials and team selection, regular team trainings will take place on Fridays from 6 November to 11 December 2026.

Post-Christmas training dates will be confirmed at a later stage as teams prepare for their respective national tournaments.

Age Eligibility

Players must register in the correct age group based on their age in 2026, not 2027.

• Under 18: Players born in 2008 or 2009.

• Under 16: Players born in 2010, 2011, or 2012, subject to the applicable competition eligibility rules.

Please ensure you check your eligibility before completing your registration. If you have any questions surrounding this, please reach out to Will at will@wellingtonhockey.org.nz

2027 National Indoor Hockey Tournaments

Selected teams will represent Wellington at the National Indoor Hockey Tournaments, held at the Taupō Events Centre.

Each team will consist of 10 players, providing an exciting opportunity for selected players to test themselves against teams from across New Zealand.

What Equipment Do I Need?

Players attending trials and trainings will need:

• Indoor hockey stick

• Mouthguard

• Shin pads

• Indoor court shoes

Don't have an indoor hockey stick? No problem! Wellington Hockey can provide one for players who need it, so there's no need to purchase a stick just to get involved.

Register Now!

Registrations are now open through PlayHQ for players interested in joining the Wellington U16 and U18 Indoor Hockey Programme.

• U16 Trials: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/eada8a

• U18 Trials: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/bcf151

We encourage all interested players to register ahead of the open trials on Friday 23 October.

For any questions about the programme, trials or player eligibility, please contact will@wellingtonhockey.org.nz.