Scotland: Think you’ve got what it takes to play for Scotland?

We are delighted to announce an open trial opportunity for prospective athletes over the age of 18 to show their capability for inclusion in our women’s national programmes moving forward, and press for opportunities to represent Scotland at U21 or senior level during 2024, and beyond.

This will be an open trial nomination process, and the day will include two, two hour pitch sessions, which will be led by the Women’s National Team coaching team.

Date

Sunday 28^th January 2024

We are not in a position to offer alternatives for anyone unable to attend on 28^th January.

Location

Peffermill Playing Fields, Edinburgh.

Timings

09:30 – 10:00 Meet & Welcome

10:00 – 12:00 Pitch Session One (Small Unit Play, & Technical Skills Under Fatigue)

12:00 – 13:30 Lunch Break (Provide Your Own Lunch)

13:30 – 14:00 Meeting Pre Session Two

14:00 – 16:00 Pitch Session Two (Game Based)

Who should apply?

Players who believe they have the requisite skillsets to represent Scotland in the future, or be considered for selection to either our U21 international squad for the U21 European tournament in July 2024, or for our Women’s National Team. Goalkeepers and outfielders are welcome to apply.

The Nomination Process

Nominations for the trial will occur via an online form, (linked below) which needs to be completed by the coach who can best detail how your technical and physical abilities and accompanied by a reel of clipped match footage highlights which overviews your playing style. The video should be no more than 3 minutes long.

https://forms.office.com/e/3TZZvqRG7s

Cost

There is a cost of £25 to participate which must be paid to Scottish Hockey ahead of the trial via bank transfer using the following details:

ACCOUNT NO: 20107127 SORT CODE: 82 65 00     REFERENCE: WNOT[SURNAME]

Selection Process/Feedback

There will be four potential routes;

1. No progression (No formal feedback will be provided for players not selected for progression)
2. No inclusion into either National Programme, but sent back to club to monitor ahead of potential future inclusion
3. Progression into Aspiring Squad for U21 potential inclusion
4. Progression into senior squad for U21 / senior potential inclusion

Any queries should be directed in the first instance, to Amy Malone, Performance Programme Manager – [email protected]