High Performance Pathway Introduction The Hockey NT High

High Performance Pathway

Introduction The Hockey NT High Performance Advisory Panel would like to provide some clear guidelines regarding its High Performance Pathway. The following document details the different levels of competitions, squads, teams that form the structure of Hockey NT HP pathway. The pathway is available to both genders from all affiliated associations. The pathway provides direction from junior hockey to the National program and should be used as a guideline for coaches, parents and athletes.

Interpretation Pathway does not include indoor or masters hockey Pathway is applicable for both male and females from any Hockey NT affiliated association The pathway does by no means indicate that all teams/ squads/ programs listed are compulsory or that athletes must take part in all items of the pathway Pathway distinguishes between Hockey NT events, squads and teams and hockey programs run by other sporting bodies and the interaction (if any) between the two

Development Pathway 9 -11 years Club Competition Local hockey club, full field, non-modified rules Beginner Hockey Hook in 2 Hockey, Modified/ small field games, school

Junior High Performance Pathway 12 -15 years U 13 State Team U 15 State Team HNT EAP U 13 State Squad U 15 State Squad HNT Academy HNT Junior Championships

Junior High Performance Pathway 16 -18 years U 18 State Team NTIS Scholarship U 18 State Squad Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) HNT Academy

Senior High Performance Pathway 18+ AHL Team AHL Squad U 21 Team U 21 Squad Senior Hockey

Hockey Australia High Performance Pathway Kookaburras/ Hockeyroos National Senior Squad National Development Squad Australian Institute of Sport National Junior Squad – YOG/ JWC Futures Groups SIS/SAS Program