SA Masters Hockey Association – August 2025
🏑 Overview
SA Masters Hockey is aligning its policies and procedures across all age categories (35+ to 75+) for the 2026 World Cup. A uniform approach to selection and preparation will ensure consistency and success.
We will no longer distinguish between over and under 60 teams for international competition, though selection methods will be tailored to each age group.
🧭 Selection Committee
A single SA Masters Selection Committee has been formed to oversee the process. It reports directly to the President and coordinates with selectors and coaches to ensure fairness and quality.
Committee Members:
- Mark Halgryn – Chairperson
- Barry Froneman
- Debbi Gates
Responsibilities:
- Define and implement a selection policy
- Manage timelines and platforms
- Review dispensation applications
- Communicate selection matters
- Appoint coaches, managers, and selectors
🌍 African Masters Invitational (AMI)
The AMI is a key selection platform—not a trial—but designed to simulate the FIH World Cup experience. We aim to include teams from at least two countries in the 2025 edition.
Goals of AMI:
- Stress-test coaches and managers
- Provide additional selection opportunities
- Select SA A and SA B sides per age group (where possible)
Players will be selected based on:
- IPT performances
- Trials
- Previous international experience
- Visual recordings (if needed)
Participation in AMI does not guarantee or exclude selection for the World Cup.
🧑🤝🧑 Selection Panels
Men’s Panels:
| Age Group | Selectors |
|---|---|
| 35, 40, 45 | Steve Evans, Julian Hykes, Anton Peltenburg, Bryce West, Rob van Ginkel |
| 50, 55, 60–75+ | Dave Reid-Ross, Colin Douglas, Graham Hawkins, Malcolm Williams, Ian Spooner |
Women’s Panels:
| Age Group | Selectors |
|---|---|
| 35, 40, 45 | Jonty Robinson, Matthew Storti, Jordan Drury, Leon Keulder, Andi Bernstein |
| 50, 55, 60–65+ | Andi Bernstein, Tracey Flowers, Madi Petersen, Chris de Koker, Jarryd Byron |
🏨 World Cup Logistics Committee
A separate committee will handle:
- Finances
- Accommodation
- Travel logistics
If you’d like to assist, please send a short CV to: 📧 Sharon Barnard – shazibhockey@gmail.com
🛡️ Our Values
For the Badge
- Represent South Africa, our sport, and our team
- Play to win
- Play for each other
For the Love of the Game
- Find enjoyment in playing
- Respect and nurture the game
In the Spirit of Masters
- Integrity
- Fair play
- Respect for opponents and officials
📬 Contact
For questions or input, feel free to reach out.
Reg Marais President, SA Masters Hockey