Hockey
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in August
The WSAS 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 WSAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.
Program Partners
Program Benefits
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 WSAS at events
- Education in technical, tactical, and personal Hockey development
- Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
- Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games and other Inter-Academy events
- Identification and nomination for progression opportunities into Hockey NSW Futures talent programs
- Access to Sydney West Sports Medicine’s Long‑Term Athlete Development opportunities
Additional WSAS benefits:
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through WSAS media channels
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must:
- Be aged 14–18 years (U16 & U18 cohorts)
- Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Hockey
- Be a registered member of a Hockey NSW affiliated club within the Western Sydney region.
- Be nominated by Hockey NSW or attend WSAS trial
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, Penrith, or The Hills.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Selection Timeline
- Nominations Open: Early August 2025
- Nominations Close: Early September 2025
- Trials and/or Selection Period: September 2025
Program Delivery Period
October 2025 – April 2026
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 17th-18th April, 2026 (Tamworth)
- U16 National Titles: April 2026
- U18 National Titles: July 2026
- U18 Academy Challenge: TBC
2025/26 Squad
Mitchell Barker
Prithambir Bath
Samuel Bowerman
Xavier Canning
Willow Cassar
Abigail Chapman
Brock Danby
Leonardo Diaz
Benny Fraser
Austin Graby
Oskars Grauds
Justine Harvey
Jarrod Holmes
Lily James
Dominic James
Samuel James
Cameron Jardim
Taylor Le Gat
Oscar Liston
Sabastian Liston
Willow Longhurst
Emily Marang
Isaac Marang
Jessica Robson
Zachary Rudd
Ekas Sohi
Robert Stoddart
Oscar Taylor
Dylan Ulbrich
Elliott Vogels
Teighan Walsh
Mackenzie Wilson
Addison Wilson
Kiara Zwatrzka
