Masters World Cup 2022 player nominations open

The Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) is pleased to call for player nominations for the World Cup 2022 events. Nominations close on 7 February 2022.

The World Cup 2022 Player Nomination Form is to be completed by an athlete who would like to be considered for an Australian team to compete at World Cup 2022 events.

The following age groups will be selected – Over 35 to Over 65 (Men and Women) and Over 70 and 75 (Men).

All athletes must be eligible to represent Australia at the relevant World Cup in 2022. The Nomination Form can be completed by:

• Interested athletes who are unable to attend the Masters Invitational Events (includes injury)
• Interested athletes who will attend the Masters Invitational Event
• Australian athletes who are overseas and interested in nominating

The following information is provided in preparation for selection of Masters World Cup Teams 2022 on the understanding that the planned Invitational events will go ahead.

All invitational events are subject to continued monitoring due to the Covid situation in Australia. If the events become unviable for any reason, other selection opportunities may be provided.

In these unpredictable times, it is difficult to plan events with any certainty. For this reason HAMC is providing as much information about risks that we are aware of relating to selection and participation of national teams at World Cups 2022 to allow players and officials to make informed decisions about their involvement – please review HAMC important information for all potential World Cup 2022 participants.

Please familiarise yourself with the following information prior to nominating to play in the Australian team contingents that will be selected for World Cups 2022. Should you decide to nominate, by virtue of your nomination you are accepting the full risks associated with participation as outlined in this document – both personal and financial.

World Cup Event dates and venues
Nottingham, UK – 12-21 August 2022 (Over 35, 40 Men & Women)
Cape Town, South Africa – 1-10 October 2022 (Over 45-65 Women, Over 45-55 Men)
Tokyo, Japan – 19-29 October 2022 (Over 60-75 Men)

*Pre-tournament training will be organised for all teams on the days prior to commencement of the tournament and all players and their team officials must be in attendance for all training sessions. If selected in an Australian team, players and officials must be aware of their commitment to the required times as will be advised. All Team officials are required to meet at the accommodation on an agreed date set by Hockey Australia Masters prior to the World Cup (usually 3-4 days for recovery and training purposes). The Australian Contingent commitment dates once set will be non negotiable.

Participation is at player’s full expense which includes accommodation, entry fee, training, team transport during the event, official dinners and team levy. The budget for this event has not yet been created, however the committee will take all steps to keep costs to a minimum. As an indication the budget for WC2020 was estimated at $3,500 for Nottingham and Cape Town and $4,500 for Tokyo.

Selections
There is no guarantee that any Australian Teams will participate in World Cup 2022 events, or that World Cup events will go ahead. Australian Masters teams will only be selected if there are sufficient players of standard in that age group. If there are insufficient nominations of standard or selectors are unable to select sufficient players of standard, refunds will be processed to players in that age group. For full details of modified HA Invitational Selection Protocols – click on the relevant link here (Men’s Selections and Women’s selections).

Date clashes with National Championships 2022 for Over 45s+ teams
World Cup 2022 events in Cape Town and Tokyo clash with national championships dates. Dates and venues for National Championships 2022 have been set and will not change.

World Cup dates
Nottingham, UK: 12-21 August 2022
Cape Town, South Africa: 1-10 October 2022
Tokyo, Japan: 19-29 October 2022

National Championships dates
Gold Coast (Men): 24 September – 8 October 2022
Cairns (Women): 21 September – 1 October 2022

Medical and financial risk
All participants will travel and compete or officiate at their own risk. It is vital that all participants satisfy themselves that their medical and travel insurance is adequate. Participants are solely responsible for the financial risk related to these events and for their health and safety including any additional expenses related to medical treatment, hospitalisation and/or quarantine.

Player and Official responsibilities
All players and officials agree to abide by the Codes of Conduct of Hockey Australia (Hockey Australia Code of Conduct) and World Masters Hockey (World Masters Hockey Code of Conduct).
All players and officials will be required to purchase and wear uniforms from Hockey Australia’s new suppliers O’Neills. No old uniform items will be permitted to be worn at official events.
All players and officials are responsible for organising their own transport, immunisation and visas as required to and from the event. All selected players and appointed officials will be required to stay at the accommodation booked by HAMC. Suitable transport during the tournament will be organised.

Player Nomination link

For further information email Transition Implementation Officer, Gail Lomas.