The New Zealand U21 Ladies’s and Males’s groups have been introduced for the upcoming Oceania Cup, a Junior World Cup Qualifier occasion set to happen at Lloyd Elsmore Park in Auckland from January twenty ninth to February 2nd, 2025.
The Oceania Cup serves as a pivotal platform for younger athletes aspiring to safe their spots within the Junior World Cup later within the yr. The FIH Males’s Junior World Cup is scheduled to be held in India in December 2025, whereas particulars for the FIH Ladies’s Junior World Cup are nonetheless forthcoming.
Ladies’s Staff
Head Coach Verity Sharland expressed her enthusiasm concerning the squad’s composition, highlighting the mix of contemporary expertise and skilled gamers. “It’s thrilling to have the addition of three new gamers who will convey contemporary vitality to the squad. These newcomers will be a part of a robust core of gamers who beforehand participated within the Japan Tour. Moreover, the workforce advantages from the expertise of two gamers who competed on the Junior World Cup in Chile in 2023, offering a balanced mixture of contemporary expertise and seasoned experience. I’m assured that this mix of gamers will carry out effectively on the Oceania Cup in January 2025.”
The U21 Ladies’s squad consists of:
Hannah Donald
Cara Morrison
Lily Rushworth
Kaea Elliott
Holly Hilton-Jones
Riana Pho
Georgie Shotter
Charlie Wills
Ella Leighton
Emma Findlay
Emma Irwin
Kate Fraser
Jayda Pawhau
Hannah Findlay
Greer Findlay
Mezzy Surridge
Jodie Kent
Arabelle Mcguckin
Males’s Staff
Males’s Head Coach Mike Delaney additionally shared his pleasure concerning the upcoming match and the potential of his squad. “We have been excited to observe the rising expertise showcased by our U21 gamers on the latest Sultan of Johor Cup and Premier Hockey League. Their performances have made us immensely proud, and I’m eagerly anticipating how this subsequent group of gamers will sort out worldwide hockey. Internet hosting this match is an amazing honor, and the chance to play worldwide hockey on dwelling soil is one thing we are able to’t anticipate. Our gamers can be supported by an distinctive workforce of workers, and we’re dedicated to doing every little thing we are able to to make sure a profitable match in January.”
The U21 Males’s squad consists of:
Aiden Bax
Brad Rothwell
Dean Clarkson
Finlay Neale
Gus Nelson
Hugh Nixon
Jakata Klebert
Javanh Jones
Jordan Whittleson
Kalarn Mason
Luka Clark
Matt Ruetsch
Milan Patel
Owen Brown
Rocco Ludolph
Ryan Parr
Sam Lints
Tim Crawford
