Parkes Hockey Association is calling for committed and enthusiastic coaches to oversee our 2024 Junior Field Representative Teams.

Due to the recently announced changes (public announcements) to the State Championship season by Hockey NSW it is important that with the expected compressed Rep season timelines in 2024, that Parkes Rep Hockey makes an early start on identifying coaches for the season ahead.

We are seeking coaches for each junior age group and gender to attend the NSW Field State Championships. 

2024 Junior State Championships Dates and Venues

Age Group	Dates	Venues
Under 18 boys and girls	26 – 28 April 2024	Division 1 - Moorebank Hockey Complex Junction Road, Liverpool   Division 2&3 - Macarthur Regional Complex, Millwood Avenue, Narellan
Under 14 boys	10 – 12 May 2024	Taree Recreation Centre, Recreation Lane, Taree
Under 14 girls	17 -19 May 2024	Jubilee Park, Wagga Wagga
Under 16 girls	14 – 16 June 2024	Cooke Hockey Complex Lions Club Drive, Kelso
Under 16 boys	21- 23 June 2024	Grafton Hockey Centre Fisher Park, Oliver Street, Grafton

Apart from coaches committing to attending these State Championships and training sessions, you will also need to attend the trial for the age group you are appointed to coach. 

Trial dates are as follows

Squad Training/ Trial 1 Monday 12th Feb	Squad Training/ Trial 2 Monday 19th Feb	Squad Training/ Trial 3 Monday 26th Feb
5:30 - 6:30  U14 & 16 boys and girls	5:30 - 6:30  U14 & 16 boys and girls	5:30 - 6:30  U14 & 16 boys and girls
6:30 - 7:30  U18 boys and girls	6:30 - 7:30  U18 boys and girls	6:30 - 7:30  U18 boys and girls

All PHI Representative coaches require a working with children check to be provided prior to appointment.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE - 9th FEB 2024