Under 16 Development

Training to train and learning to compete. Athletes will see themselves to improve their technical skills and develop tactical understanding.

In-Season Development Programme

The Wellington Hockey U16 In-Season Development Programme is designed for players in Years 9–11 looking to continue developing their hockey throughout the season in a fun, supportive, and challenging environment.

Whether you're aiming to grow your skills for school hockey, club hockey, or future representative opportunities, this programme provides quality coaching and game-based learning throughout the season.

Programme Overview

Eligibility

Age Requirement

Programme Dates

Locations

Cost

Registrations Close

Years 9–11

Under 16 as at 1 January 2026

26 July – 20 September 2026

NHS, Fraser Park & Kapiti

$260

12 July 2026

Parent Information Evening

An online parent information evening will be held prior to the programme beginning to provide an overview of:

Programme structure
Session expectations
Representative pathway opportunities
Lower North Island Tournament information
Questions and answers

Details:

Monday 29 June 2026

7:00pm (Online)

Meeting details will be sent to registered participants closer to the date.

Programme Information

Who Can Register?

The U16 In-Season Development Programme is open to:

Players in Years 9–11
Players under the age of 16 as at 1 January 2026
Players wanting to further develop their hockey skills throughout the season

Please note:
Players selected into the Wellington Hockey U16 National Programme are not eligible for the In-Season Development Programme.

Why Join?

The programme is designed to support player growth in a positive and engaging environment while introducing athletes to more advanced technical and tactical concepts.

Expert coaching and support
Technical skill development
Tactical game understanding
Fun and engaging sessions
Small-area games and match play
Pathway opportunities into representative hockey
Opportunity to meet players from across the region

Programme Cost

The registration cost for the U16 In-Season Development Programme is:

$260 per player

This includes:

All programme sessions
Coaching and development delivery
Game day participation
Administration and programme support

Programme Structure

The programme combines technical training sessions with game-based development opportunities across the season.

Sessions are delivered across multiple hub locations to improve accessibility for players throughout the Wellington region.

Session Locations & Times

Players will select their preferred hub location during registration.

Session Locations

National Hockey Stadium (NHS)
Fraser Park
Kapiti

Session Times

NHS & Fraser Park: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Kapiti: 5:00pm – 6:30pm (Hub Weeks Only)

Programme Dates & Schedule

Week	Date	Activity	Location
Week 1	26/07/2026	Technical Training Day	NHS
Week 2	02/08/2026	Game Day	NHS
Week 3	09/08/2026	Technical Training Day	Hub Locations
Week 4	16/08/2026	Technical Training Day	Hub Locations
Week 5	23/08/2026	Game Day	NHS
Week 6	30/08/2026	Technical Training Day	Hub Locations
Week 7	06/09/2026	Technical Training Day	Hub Locations
-	13/09/2026	No Session
Week 8	20/09/2026	Final Game Day	NHS

Representative & Tournament Opportunities

Players participating in the U16 In-Season Development Programme are encouraged to participate in the Lower North Island U16 Tournament later in the season.

These events focus on: