2026 Under 18’s Information .

Tournament Details .

The 2026 National U18 tournaments will be held in Palmerston North (Women) and Tauranga (Men). Bay of Plenty Hockey will send teams to both National tournaments and if numbers allow to form Development teams to play against other Development teams in a mini tournament over Kings Birthday weekend.

Under 18 Men .

VENUE: Tauranga

DATES: 4th to 11th July 2026

Under 18 Women .
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VENUE: Palmerston North

DATES: 4th to 11th July 2026

Fees .

2026 Under 18 Fees

$1500

Please note an initial deposit of $135 is required after selection.

Unless a payment plan is agreed with Bay of Plenty Hockey all fees must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to tournament.

Failure to make payment or discuss a payment plan may result in players being withdrawn from tournament teams.

To discuss a payment plan, please email our Finance Administrator admin@bophockey.co.nz

Fee inclusions

All travel costs, tournament entry fees, accommodation and food are included in the fees

Reversible Training Top

Bay of Plenty Hockey Playing Socks

Bay of Plenty Hockey Water Bottle


Eligibility .

Players aged 15 - 17 as at the 1st January 2026 are eligible for selection to Under 18 teams

Players born 2008 - 2010 are eligible for Under 18 National tournaments.


Those players born in 2010 are also eligible for the Under 16 National Tournament. Under Hockey NZ guidelines these players will only be able to play one of these tournaments in a year.


Player Merchandise .


REQUIRED ITEMS

Reversible training top, included in 2026 Fees. These shirts will be provided to players following selection and payment of deposit

All Players in 2026 Under 18 teams are required to have a Paladin Bay of Plenty Hockey Hoodie or Pullover for tournament. Players who do not already have one or who would like a larger size can order from the Paladin Club Shop.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Additional BOP Merchandise can be viewed and ordered from the Paladin Sports Bay of Plenty Hockey Club Shop. The site is currently open for pre-orders and will close in May 2026.



Registration .

OPENS: February 2026

CLOSES: 30th April 2026.


Trial Dates .

26 April 2026 - 10am - 12pm

3rd May 2026 - 10am - 12pm


18 Men will be on Turf 1, U18 Women on Turf 2.