From Barry Chairman of the SAGM Hockey:

I has come to my attention that many 60+ male players(those have attended the Over 55 trials and who intend attending the Over 60 trials) will wait and see for which age group team they are selected.

Whereas players are entitled to choose their age group team of choice the above practice has serious ramifications on the following:

• Role Of The Selectors at next week’s IPT.
• Final Squad Selection for the Camp in Durban prior to the SAGMHA IPT(Selectors will need to select and indicate the probable and possible players at the forthcoming IPT, prior to the Durban IPT.)In addition to this, we need to include all the paid up players who have applied for dispensation in the forthcoming squad list.
• Selecting a 60+Team for the November 2021  African Cup

It would be unfair  for committed 60+ players to not be included in the squad in view of players who may or may not be available for the 60+ team and to then request their availability in February 2022.

We will not include an unlimited number of players in the squad and if it was not for the COVID related issues the final selection would have taken place this forthcoming IPT.

I THERFORE REQUIRE AND NOT LATER THAN 17:00 HOURS ON MONDAY 11 OCTOBER 2021 A LIST OF THE 60+ AGE GROUP PLAYERS WHO INTEND TO MAKE THEMSELVES AVAILABLE FOR SELECTION FOR BOTH THE 55+ AND 60+ S.A.TEAMS.

THE LIST NEEDS TO INDICATE WHAT IS THE AGE GROUP SELECTION PREFERENCE OF THESE PLAYERS.

The above situation has caused me unnecessary and excessive time  issues for which I have little appetite.

You co-operation is appreciated.

Than