Athlete Program
Hockey
Program overview
The South East Sports Academy is accepting scholarship nominations from female and male athletes from the SESA region interested in participating in selection trials for the Academy’s Hockey program. This program is specifically designed to underpin the Hockey NSW Pathway Program.
Scholarship benefits
Provide an environment for the athletes to develop and progress to Hockey NSW state teams.
Give access to quality performance support services and programs as athletes progress through the Hockey NSW pathways
Prepare athletes for the pathway Hockey season, including national tournaments.
Provide a coach education program for coaches, with the support of Hockey NSW.
Athletes will receive a minimum of 30 hours on field sessions.
On field strength & conditioning,
Minimum of 3 hours athlete education.
Athlete eligibility
To gain selection into the Hockey Program athletes must satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the following:
U16’s and U18’s In 2026
Athletes selected by Hockey NSW.
Reside, attend school, or compete for an affiliate sporting club within the defined boundaries of The South East Sports Academy (SESA)
Athletes must be a member of a Hockey NSW registered hockey club.
Selection process
Athletes will be selected into a program via two ways:
Invitation sent to HNSW identified athletes to join program.
Selection via panel.
Complete an online nomination by Sunday 21 September 2025. Applications will be assessed by a selection panel and information about the athlete may be discussed with:
Parents/ Guardians
Nominated referee, coach and school
Hockey NSW.
The SESA reserves the right to accept or reject any athlete nomination based on its own selection criteria.
Final athlete selections will be sanctioned by Hockey NSW (HNSW).
Conditions of scholarship
SESA Hockey Scholarship holders are expected to:
Attend all program activities
Be committed and prepared to work toward improving performance
Be committed to a holistic approach to athlete development
Not take or use performance enhancing drugs or illegal drugs or participate in other activities that are prohibited by the South East Sports Academy Code of Conduct
Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing SESA
Attend Athlete Education Sessions
An athlete levy of $300 will apply which covers the cost of program activities.
Uniform levy $160 (mandatory for new SESA athletes). Uniform items can be purchased by returning athlete but not compulsory if uniform is still in good condition.
The SESA squad may compete in various competitions / camps throughout the program and an additional cost maybe incurred to support some of these events/tours.
Application Process
Complete an online nomination form by 21 September 2025.
2025/26 Hockey Program
The 2025/26 program will run from 15 October 2025 - April 2026.
Training will be 5pm-7pm Wednesday night.
Skills training sessions are generally held Goulburn Hockey Centre, although we may go outside the local region for training camps.
SESA will organise education/personal development sessions throughout the season.
