Representative Team Trials
Welcome to the 2019 Rep season!
This year campaigns will be run for Under 13 Boys and Under 13 Girls Representative Teams.
There are three selectors on each panel, including the team coach.
Coaches: U13 Boys - Matt Belk U13 Girls - Hayley Grant & Jan Connelly
Managers: U13 Boys - TBA U13 Girls - TBA
Selection criteria has been set by the Committee in alignment with the Hockey New Zealand representative player selection guidelines.
If you have any queries regarding Representative Team trials or player selection please email the RHA Coordinator.
Registrations
2019 Registrations are now open.
Trial Dates
U13 rep trials to be held at Rangitikei College Multisport Turf on the following dates.
- Players are expected to attend all trials to be considered for selection (unless prior arrangement is made).
- Players must attend with a guardian
- Players must register their attendance at the beginning of the trials.
Trial - Sunday 21st July
Girls: 12.00 - 2.00pm
Boys: 2.00 - 4.00pm
A 2nd trial maybe required depending on trial numbers.
Postponements: If trials need to be postponed due to weather conditions we will advise by email or txt. Please also check our Facebook page.
Players need to bring a large drink bottle and warm jacket. Please do not forget the vitals- mouthguards, shinpads and stick!!
There will be information for all Parents/Caregivers at the conclusion of the final trials – details about the season, expectations of players/parents/caregivers, information about the financial requirements.
Selection Criteria
Representative players will be selected based on set criteria, including but not limited to, the following:
1. All year 7 & 8 players affiliated to RHA or have played in a RHA rep team in 2018.
2. Year 7 & 8 players who reside in the Rangitikei area, have previously played for a team in the Rangitikei competition ie. Mini or Kiwi sticks but are attending a school affiliated outside of Rangitikei.
3. A year 6 player affiliated to RHA who has been invited to attend.
Selection Process
- The selection panel includes at least 3 people, including the coach and an independent selector
- Player selection includes observation of game play in competition and at trials.
- Coach leads discussions on players selection with considerations from the other selectors
- Players are notified via email of the outcome of their trials.