Vantage National U18 Women's Championship
Vantage National U18 Women's Championship
The Vantage National U18 Women's Championship will take place in Canterbury from the 7th to the 13th July 2024.
Hockey New Zealand President's Message
Welcome to the 2024 Vantage National U18 Hockey Tournament.
Congratulations on your selection to play in the Vantage National U18 tournament. Selection represents your years of dedicated passion and development of the necessary attributes in skill, fitness and attitude that are now recognised by your playing in this tournament.
The mixture of excitement, intensity and physicality you will experience are unique to a New Zealand national hockey tournament. Your resolve will be tested in all aspects of the game as you strive for excellence playing against your peers. Importantly, these tournaments also offer you the opportunity to forge friendships with your teammates and your opponents. Treasure those opportunities too.
Recognise also, the privilege and responsibility that is part of your selection. As an ambassador for your region, represent it with pride. Whether you win or not, playing your best is all that can be asked of you.
Play hard, play fair, respect the umpires, your coaches, administrators and family who have made your participation in and this tournament possible. Above all, enjoy the tournament experience.
Dennis Slade PhD
President Hockey New Zealand
Tournament Format
Game duration
- 15 minute quarters
- 2 minute quarter breaks
- 5 minute half time breaks
- 20 minute transition time
Pool Play
- Teams have been placed into 6 Pools based on the "snake" seeding method.
- Pool E and Pool F will have a bye
- Bye 1st Day | 3rd seeded teams
- Bye 2nd Day | 2nd seeded teams
- Bye 3rd Day | 1st seeded teams
- There is a time slot at 4:30pm for Bye Teams (half field each) if they wish to use the turf for training or practice matches.
Top 16
- The top 2 teams from Pool E and Pool F will progress to the Top 16
- The top 3 teams from Pools A, B, C & D will progress to the Top 16
- These matches will require a winner outcome.
- If required, shoot out competitions should commence immediately after the match
Bottom 6 (Pool G)
- The bottom placed team of each pool will play off for positions 17th-22nd.
- These matches will be played as "Pool G"
- These matches do not require a winner outcome.
- Previous points from pool play will not be carried over to Pool G
Tournament Draw
Download a PDF version of the draw here: 2024 Vantage National U18 Womens Draw.pdf
Live Streaming
All games at Ngā Puna Wai will be livestreamed via: https://hockeynz.livearenasports.com/en/home
There is a subscription offer for each tournament:
- $10 Tournament Pass (Watch all games from a tournament)
- $5 Match Pass (Watch a single match)
Read the full media release regarding this HERE
Registering Players and Team Management in AltiusRT
Instructions on registering players amd team management in AltiusRT here: Registering Players and Team Management in AltiusRT.PDF
Venue
Ngā Puna Wai: Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Augustine Drive, Wigram, Christchurch 8025
Driving: If you’re driving, then the best way to access Ngā Puna Wai is to follow the signs to the Ngā Puna Wai from Augustine Drive, off Halswell Road in Halswell.
There are 458 parking spaces including 11 mobility car parks available at the venue and a grass area beside the main car park for temporary parking. Check Google Maps for the best route for you.
At the turfs during week:
- Catering in a Box Café will be open during all games serving Coffee, food and beverages.
- No Smoking/Vaping or Alcohol to be brought onsite.
Theraputic and Sports Massages
Di Te Awa Theraputic and Sports Massages will be open from Sunday, 7th July until Saturday, 13th July to accommodate the National U18 Hockey Tournament.
Whether you’re part of a team or an individual player, they will have you covered with two experienced massage therapists available to help you stay at the top of your game.
Team or individual sessions available. Book your session now to ensure you’re in peak condition for every match!
Call 0272933307 to book.
Di Te Awa Theraputic and Sports Massages is located at
Sporting Edge
514 Wairakei Road, Burnside.
Upstairs, Level 1
Managers Meeting
To be communicated by Hockey NZ
Training Slots on Sat 6th July
- Half turf available per team.
- Please message sam@canterburyhockey.org.nz to book it in.
- $60 per half turf per hour
Filming
- Streaming available on on turf 1 (CHA to provide teams with a link to access downloads).
- Can also film turf 1 from top of the grandstand as well.
- Turf 2 filming from the grass embankment behind the turf.
Catering
Catering in a Box, Please contact Catering in a Box (cateringinabox@gmail.com) for team packages.
Hockey New Zealand Board and Staff
Patron: Currently vacant
President: Dr Dennis Slade
Male Vice President: Currently Vacant
Female Vice President: Currently Vacant
Hockey New Zealand Board: Sharon Williamson (Chair), Richard Thomas, Hamish Clentworth, John Daniel, Hillary Poole, Rachel Morrison, Diana Dowdle, Peter Miskimmin
Corporate
Chief Executive: Anthony Crummy
Finance Manager: Gurvinder Singh
Business and High-Performance Support Manager: Christina Tombs
GM - People and Culture: Megan Matuschka
Performance
High Performance Director: Darren Smith
Women’s Head Coach: Phil Burrows
Assistant Coach (Women): Shea McAleese
Women’s Team Manager: Dee Leggat
Men’s Head Coach: Greg Nicol
Assistant Coach (Men): Mike Delaney
Men’s Team Manager: David Stones
Lead Performance Analyst: Sam Mulholland-Goad
Head of Athletic Development: Nick Webb
Hockey Network Manager: Simon Brill
Pathways Project Lead: Bryce Collins
Community
GM – Hockey Network: Ken Maplesden
Participation & Engagement Manager: Danielle Cranston
Community Capability Manager: Rachel Minton- Smith
Technical & Umpires Manager: Colin French
Community Coaching Manager: Ben Owers
Domestic Events Coordinator: Lisa Williamson
National Master’s Coordinator: Peter Lowndes
Marketing and Commercial
GM - Commercial: TBC
Community Engagement & Projects Manager: Laura Nagel
Content & Communications Manager: Hannah Marshall
Events and Marketing Manager: Matthew Arnold
Partnerships Executive: Briar Leith