Hockey WA is thrilled to announce an U25 Men's and Women's Invitational International Tour to Bangalore, India from January 12 to January 22, 2025. This tour has been organised in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), following successful previous tours to Perth. As part of our Asian engagement strategy and a new Memorandum of Association with Hockey India, we have received an invitation to train and compete alongside members of their National Centres of Excellence.

Tour Details

• Duration: 10 days in Bangalore
• Activities:
  • Multiple matches
  • Training Sessions with the NCOE athletes
  • Video analysis sessions
  • Cultural tours

Costs

• The Sports Authority of India (SAI) will pay most of the expenses incurred while in India, including food and accommodation.
• Estimated cost for selected athletes: $4000.00, covering airfare, administration, insurance, and off-field support.

Uniforms will be included as part of the administration cost. The off-field support team will comprise a Head Coach and an Assistant Coach/Team Manager.

Selection Criteria- Players

• Open to athletes aged 21 (aged out athletes) to 25 years.
• Must have been selected for an Under 18 Gold team or an Under 21 squad (30) in recent years.
• Hockey WA will select athletes deemed competitive against international teams.
• Final team selection is at the discretion of the coaches and Hockey WA, WAIS and Hockey Australia Technical leads
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Important Dates

• Nominations Close: 12 Noon on Monday, November 18, 2024
• Team Confirmation: By COB on Thursday , November 21, 2024

Note: There will be no trials; selection is based on past National Age performances.

Travel Requirements

A valid Australian passport with six months validity is mandatory for international travel during the tour dates.