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It’s springtime! We’re kicking off our September–October Series, and this one’s a big deal—it’s the official selection process for the upcoming IPT (Inter-Provincial Tournament).
To be considered for an IPT squad, you’ll need to play in at least three out of the five matches. So, mark these dates on your calendar:
- Monday, 22 September
- Thursday, 25 September
- Monday, 29 September
- Thursday, 2 October
- Thursday, 9 October
👥 Age Groups & Selectors
The teams will be split into age groups:
- Men’s: 55s, 60s, 65s, 70s
- Ladies: One group
Our selectors — John Shardlow and Nadine Dalling, with support from Dave McKechnie, Jigger Halkett, and Ally du Plooy — will be watching closely. Selectors will not select in a team for which they are eligible to play.
Teams will be announced in the first week of November.
🏟️ On the Field
Get ready for some fast-paced, competitive hockey! We’ll be playing half-field matches with smaller teams, focusing on building our short-game skills and fitness. This isn’t about winning or losing—it’s about showcasing your talent in a competitive setting.
On each of the evenings:
- Hartleyvale: One of the matches will be a full 11-a-side game (or half-field, if that works better for your group).
- WPCC: The other age groups will have multiple shorter, half-field matches.
Teams within age groups won’t be static—this gives us the flexibility to manage numbers and make sure everyone gets a chance to play.
Your age group admin will be in touch to confirm your availability for each match and keep you in the loop. Your admin will contact all players who signed up for SL and IPT by Wednesday, 10 September.
If you have not let us know you are keen to play Summer League or be considered for the IPT, please do that now.
🔁 Remember to bring both a white and a dark (black) shirt to every game.
☀️ Summer League Is Coming!
In other exciting news, our Summer League is right around the corner! The season is set to start on Wednesday, 16 October, and we’re aiming to have all seven teams finalised by the third week of September.
We can’t wait to see everyone out on the field—let’s have a great series!
📅 Match Schedule Overview
| 📅 Date | 🏟️ Venue / Time | 👥 Group | 🔢 Approx. Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 22 Sep | Hartleyvale 18h30 | 55s | 27 (*60s to sub if needed) |
| WPCC B 18h15 | 60s | 14–16 | |
| WPCC B 18h15 | 60s & 65s | 60s (6–7), 65s (6–7) | |
| WPCC B 18h56 | 70s | 14–16 | |
| WPCC B 18h56 | 65s | 14–16 | |
| WPCC B 19h37 | Ladies | 12–14 | |
| Thu 25 Sep | Hartleyvale 18h30 | Ladies | 26–28 (*subs on request) |
| WPCC B 18h15 | 55s | 12–14 | |
| WPCC B 18h56 | 60s | 14–16 | |
| WPCC B 18h56 | 60s & 65s | 60s (6–7), 65s (6–7) | |
| WPCC B 19h37 | 70s | 14–16 | |
| WPCC B 19h37 | 65s | 14–16 | |
| Mon 29 Sep | Hartleyvale 18h30 | 70s | 14–16 (*65s to sub if needed) |
| WPCC B 18h15 | Ladies | 12–14 | |
| WPCC B 18h56 | 55s | 12–14 | |
| WPCC B 19h37 | 60s & 65s | 60s (6–7), 65s (6–7) | |
| Thu 2 Oct | Hartleyvale 18h30 | 60s | 22–23 (*55s to sub if needed) |
| WPCC B 18h15 | 70s | 14–16 | |
| WPCC B 18h15 | 65s | 14–16 | |
| WPCC B 18h56 | Ladies | 12–14 | |
| WPCC B 19h37 | 55s | 12–14 | |
| Thu 9 Oct | Hartleyvale 18h30 | 65s & 60s | 65s (20), 60s (5) |
| WPCC B 18h15 | 55s | 12–14 | |
| WPCC B 18h56 | 70s | 14–16 | |
| WPCC B 18h56 | 60s | 16–18 | |
| WPCC B 19h37 | Ladies | 12–14 |