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The National U18 Tournament is now the first national tournament opportunity for all players/umpires/coaches/managers and allows an opportunity to 'stick your hand up' on the national stage.
The 2025 Vantage National U18 Women's Tournament sees Hockey NZ association teams descend at Harbour to compete for the Amanda Hooper Memorial Trophy. Having the Women on home soil for the first time since 2015! An opportunity for our Women go as back to back National Champions.
The 2025 Vantage National U18 Men's Tournament, will take place in Timaru, with the Association teams competing for the Paul Ackerley Memorial Trophy.
NHHA fielded two women's and two men's teams into this competition in 2024.
We thank Cello for their continued support as the naming right sponsor of our Under 18's teams.
under 18's
our under 18 teams
The Under 18's Tournament Women's Teams feature the very best female players from our Association in this age grade.
The Under 18's Tournament Men's Teams feature the very best male players from our Association in this age grade.
under 18 trial & Campaign information
Age Eligibility: Must be under 18 years of as at 01 January of the season. You have to be year 12 or above.
U 18 Boys Trials: Tuesday, 1 April, and Wednesday 2 April. 4:30 - 6:00 pm on Cello 1
U 18 Girls Trials: Monday, 7 April and Thursday, 10 April. 4:30 - 6:00 pm on Cello 1
Northern Region Games: Teams play throughout May & June.
U18 Tournament: The Tournament is split by gender, and played during the Term 2 school holidays at locations decided by HNZ.
Tournament Date: 28 June - 5 July
Location: Boys - Timaru & Girls - North Harbour
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