Hockey

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Invitational Only

The NCAS Hockey program is delivered in partnership with Hockey NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Hockey players, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the Hockey NSW Futures Pathway and connects athletes to state and national pathways.

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance tournaments. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent NCAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.

Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent NCAS at events
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal Hockey development
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
  • Participation in Your Local Club Hockey Academy Games
  • Identification and nomination for progression opportunities into Hockey NSW Futures talent program

Additional NCAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through NCAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Be aged 14–18 years (U16 & U18 cohorts)
  • Be nominated by Hockey NSW
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Hockey
  • Be a registered member of a Hockey NSW affiliated club within the North Coast region.
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
The athlete levy contributes towards the overall cost of delivering the Academy programs. Within our high performance programs are items including: 
 
  • Coaching*
  • Access to training facilities*
  • Strength & Conditioning assessments and programming*
  • Sports science testing*
  • Access to Academy Games* (relevant sports/age groups only)
  • Insurance
* Please note, Items marked with an Asterix are components supported through NSW Government grant funding. The grant contribution from the NSW government is limited to costs and activities identified in the approved Project Plan. The remaining portion of the athlete levy contributes towards costs associated with delivering and administering the Academy that are not covered by the NSW Government grant funding.

An athlete levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits. Uniform costs are additional, with Hockey‑specific and NCAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional costs will apply for camps and events.

Program Delivery Period

November 2026 – April 2027

Key Events (Indicative)

  • September: Athlete Identification
  • NCAS Induction: November 2026 (Coffs Harbour)
  • Block 1: October  –  December 2026
  • U16 Super Camp  – 12/13 December – invitational (venue TBC)
  • NSW U16 State &  Blues Teams announced -17 December 2026
  • Block 2: February  –  April 2027 – 22 April 2027
  • Your Local Club Hockey Games – 17-19 March – Tamworth
  • U18 Super Camp – 17-19 April – invitational (venue TBC)
  • NSW U18 Teams Announced
  • NCAS Annual Awards – August 2027 (TBC)

Coaches

Andrew Davy – Head Coach

Girls

TBC

Boys

TBC