The National U18 Tournament provides a key national level opportunity for players, umpires, coaches, and managers to showcase their development and put themselves forward on the national stage.
In 2026, the Vantage National U18 Women’s Tournament will be held in Palmerston North, where association teams will compete for the Amanda Hooper Memorial Trophy.
The Vantage National U18 Men’s Tournament will take place in Tauranga, with teams contesting the Paul Ackerley Memorial Trophy.
In 2025, NHHA hosted the Women’s Tournament, creating the opportunity to proudly field three women’s teams and two men’s teams, demonstrating the depth of talent within our region. In 2026, NHHA will look to enter two teams per gender, with a strong focus on performing well and showcasing the high standard of hockey we have here at Harbour.
under 18's
our under 18 teams
The Under 18's Tournament Women's Teams feature the very best female players from our Association in this age grade.
The Under 18's Tournament Men's Teams feature the very best male players from our Association in this age grade.
under 18 trial & Campaign information
U 18 Men Trials: Monday, 30 March 6:00 - 7:30 pm Cello 1, and Wednesday, 1 April 4:30 - 6:00 pm TigerTurf 2
U 18 Women Trials: Monday, 30 March 4:30 - 6:00 pm Cello 1, and Wednesday, 1 April 6:00 - 7:30 pm TigerTurf 2
Age Eligibility: To be eligible to play in the National Under 18 Championship, the players must be under the age of 18 years old as of 1st January of the year in which the tournament is played and must be over the age of 15 years old as at 1st January of the year in which the tournament is played.
Additionally, with the new National U16 Tournament in October, any players selected for the U18s cannot play in the U16 campaign.
Trainings: Start in April - Check out the U18 Calendar below.
Northern Region Games: Teams play throughout May & June.
Tournament Details:
The Tournament is split by gender and played during the Term 2 school holidays at locations decided by HNZ.
Dates: 5 July to 11 July
Locations: Men are in Tauranga, and Women are in Palmerston North.
