2026 U16 Representative Teams
Eligibility Criteria
Age: Participants should be born in 2010 or 2011. NSB will consider nominations for players younger than these age groups based on their ability and readiness. This will be at the discretion of our Association.
Registration: Players must either have club of origin status or NSB as their primary Association.
Availability: Players must be available for ALL events in the program.
Financial: Players must have no outstanding invoices or payments due to NSB.
Code of Conduct: Players AND Parents must have read and understood the
Hockey Australia Code of Conduct and Stakeholders CoC.
Breeches of the eligibility criteria may result in a player not being selected or removed from a team. Please consider your eligibility before you register your nomination
Each year we send team/s to compete in carnivals and Field State Champs in this age group.
We hold trials to ensure selected players/teams are competing in the correct division/s. All regions throughout NSW send teams to carnivals and its a wonderful atmosphere for all players.
2026 Calendar (updated 28 March, 2026)
To help with planning we have published a draft version of the calendar.
These dates and venues may be subject to change.
U16 Girls
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 6 May | Nominations Close | |||
| Saturday 9 May | 6.30-8.30pm | Trial 1 | Pennant Hills | Arrive 30mins prior. Numbered bib & warmed up |
| Saturday 16 May | 3-5pm | Trial 2 | Pennant Hills | Arrive 30mins prior. Numbered bib & warmed up |
| Saturday 23 May | 3.30-5.30pm | Training 1 | Pennant Hills | |
| Saturday 30 May | 3.30-5.30pm | Training 2 | Pennant Hills | |
| Saturday 6-8 June | 3 Days | Canberra Carnival | Canberra | Kings Bday Long Weekend |
| Sunday 13 June | 3.30-5.30pm | Training 3 | Pennant Hills | |
| Sunday 14 June | All Day | Moorebank Carnival | Moorebank | |
| Friday 19-21 June | 3 Day | Field State Championships | Newcastle | School Term |
U16 Boys
| Date | Time | Event | Venue | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 13 May | Nominations Close | |||
| Sunday 17 May | 3-5pm | Trial 1 | Pennant Hills | Arrive 30mins prior. Numbered bib & warmed up |
| Sunday 31 May | 4-6pm | Trial 2/Training 1 | Pennant Hills | Arrive 30mins prior. Numbered bib & warmed up |
| Saturday 6-8 May | 3 Days | Canberra Carnival | Canberra | Kings Bday Long Weekend |
| Sunday 14 June | 3.30-5.30pm | Training 2 | Pennant Hills | |
| Sunday 21 June | 4-6pm | Training 3 | Pennant Hills | |
| Sunday 5 July | 4-6pm | Training 4 | Pennant Hills | |
| Sunday 12 July | All Day | Moorebank Carnival | Moorebank | |
| Friday 17-19 July | 3 Day | Field State Championships | Tamworth | School Term |
Additional Information
Player Fees
The player fees will be in the vicinity of
U16G – ~$400
U16B – ~$400
Player fees are payable and include all competition, training & umpires fees & coach incidentals.
Invoices will be issued to be paid online.
Accommodation & Transport
All NSB teams, including the U16 age group, families will be responsible for any accommodation & transport requirements.
Uniform
All new players should receive a ‘player number’ when they are selected for a team.
You will need provide this number when ordering online via Xpress Promotions
Players will require playing & alternate singlet, playing & alternate sock & skort/shorts as a minimum.
Academy players (not selected for a team) do not require a uniform.
Team Managers Needed
We will need a manager for each team and would greatly appreciate anyone interested to contact me.
The management duties for these teams is relatively light as there are no accommodation & meal logistics.
The main responsibilities will be the distribution of info & taking care of team requirements at the actual competition.
Umpires Needed
We are required to nominate an umpire for each team attending carnivals. Umpires receive payment for their duties.
If there is anyone interested in umpiring (sibling, parent, friend) we would like to hear from you! for their duties.
If there is anyone interested in umpiring (sibling, parent, friend) we would like to hear from you!