The 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games Hockey competition will run from 17–19 April at the Tamworth Hockey Association, bringing together emerging Academy talent from across NSW.
Supported by Hockey NSW, the event showcases the next generation of players and highlights the strength of regional hockey pathways.
Families and supporters can follow all the action with scores and fixtures accessible through Spawtz throughout the tournament.
The event also provides a valuable development opportunity for coaches, referees and officials within the Academy system.
Venue
Tamworth Hockey Association
Fixtures
The competition draw will be released two weeks prior to the event.
Format & Rules
Games will be 11-a-side, played in 2 x 20min halves, 5 min half time, 10 mins between games.
Rules
The rules applicable for the Academy Games will be determined by Hockey NSW. All Academies are expected to be familiar with these rules. A copy of the rules can be downloaded here.
Spirit of Play
All athletes and officials are expected to observe the “spirit of sport” requirements when participating in the Games, and adhere to the Academies’ Code of Conduct. Athletes who do not observe these fundamental requirements will not be permitted to participate further in the Games.
Officials
Persons officiating during the Academy Games are doing so as Volunteers and are committed to assisting our athletes enjoy their participation in the Games. Officials are to be treated at all times with courtesy and respect. Abuse of officials or volunteers will not be tolerated at any time.
Injuries
A physiotherapist and first aid person will be available at the venue and should only be accessed through your Team Manager. All injuries should be reported by athletes to Team Managers at the conclusion of their game. Team officials are responsible for the transport, treatment and care of their injured athletes.
Catering
Tamworth Hockey Association will be running a canteen across the weekend.
Contacts
For enquiries related to Hockey at the 2026 Your Local Club Regional Academy Games, please contact:
Jamie Hetherington
[email protected]
Roxanne Wain
[email protected]