Step into a dreamscape of wondrous events and embark on unforgettable adventures in Perth / Boorloo, the most relaxed and naturally adventurous capital city.
• Watch Mother Nature paint a fiery sunset over the sparkling Indian Ocean at one of Perth’s 19 beaches.
• Feel the thrill of Optus Stadium’s Halo Rooftop Walk or Matagarup Zip+Climb.
• Soak up the sun and relax in one of the world’s largest inner-city parks, Kings Park & Botanic Garden / Kaarta Koomba.
• Discover Rottnest Island / Wadjemup, where you’ll be greeted by 63 wondrous beaches and the world’s happiest animal, the adorable quokka.
• Sip your way through the award-winning Swan Valley, home to more than 40 wineries and 70 restaurants and cafes.
• Cycle or walk along the Swan River / Derbal Yerrigan and experience Perth’s unique flora and fauna.
• Soar over the dreamlike Avon Valley in a hot air balloon or experience true awe paragliding.
• Savour fresh seafood harbourside, fine fare in historic buildings or sip a refreshing drink on the beach as you watch an Indian Ocean sunset in Fremantle / Walyalup.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We would like to acknowledge the the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways that we meet on today.
We pay our respects to the Elders of the past, present and emerging, and acknowledge their ongoing connection to land, sea and community. For they hold the memories, the traditions and the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Hockey Australia is committed to providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all people. including those of diverse sexualities and genders. Being an inclusive sport not only reflects our core values, it also reflects the diversity of our local communities.
Hockey Australia has zero-tolerance to any form of bullying, harassment, and/or vilification towards people with diverse sexualities and/or genders. This includes forms of homophobia, biphobia, and/or transphobia.
We’re passionate about hekpung people lead happy, healthy and active lives. Hockey Australia celebrates diversity of sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intersex status, ability, skill, cultural background, ethnicity, location, religious or political beliefs or life stage and welcomes everyone, exactly as they are.
Welcome MESSAGE HOCKEY AUSTRALIA
I am delighted to welcome hundreds of hockey players, friends and family at this year’s Under-18 National Championships to the sunny region of Western Australia.
The home of Hockey Australia’s High-Performance Centre of Excellence, Perth Hockey Stadium, will make way for budding elite athletes as they compete across two venues, including Melville Toyota Hockey Stadium.
Congratulations to the athletes on being selected for your state or territory’s top team. Your dedication, effort, and love for the game have led you to this moment, and we’re thrilled to see you compete at such a high level. Whether you’re aiming for the title or looking to gain valuable experience, this event will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping your hockey journey and creating unforgettable memories.
The under-18 Championships is the penultimate event in Hockey Australia’s suite of National Championships, and it provides a valuable platform for top age-grade players to showcase their talent in competitive matches on Hockey Australia’s performance pathways program.
I would like to thank the Western Australian Government, through Tourism WA, for their ongoing dedication and commitment to hockey and for hosting this year’s event. I would also like to acknowledge Hockey WA and the WA community for ensuring this week of competition is fun and memorable for everyone involved.
To the umpires, officials, volunteers, parents, families and friends, thank you. Your unwavering dedication to the game doesn’t go unnoticed. Without all of you, the fundamentals of our game in Australia wouldn’t exist.
For those of you who can’t be here, we’re thrilled to reiterate that every match of this event will be live-streamed on LiveHockey.org.au for you to enjoy.
Good luck. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable event. I look forward to witnessing the exceptional level of hockey here on display in Perth. Thank you for choosing hockey.
Best regards,
David Pryles CEO, Hockey Australia
Welcome MESSAGE WA GOVERNMENT
On behalf of the Western Australian Government, we look forward to welcoming competitors, officials and supporters to Perth this winter for the 2025 Hockey Australia Under 18 National Championships.
Western Australia is the home of both the women s and men s national hockey teams, the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras; and Hockey Australia’s High-Performance Centre of Excellence, and we are honoured to be hosting such an important event on the hockey calendar. The Under 18s are a key component of hockey’s National Championship events and one of the pinnacle opportunities for the next generation of hockey’s heroes to showcase their talent. It will see the best of Australia’s Under 18 stars on display, with a total of 24 male and female teams from every Australian state and territory as they battle it out in a tournament setting.
We hope attendees enjoy competing at Melville Toyota Hockey Stadium and Perth Hockey Stadium in Curtin. The new Curtin facility, which is set to be developed into a State-of-the-art Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence, is a sign of our ongoing support for this event and hockey as a sporting code, as well as our commitment to the next generation of Australian sporting talent taking part in Hockey Australia s national program.
Alongside supporting athletes, mass participation events like the 2025 Under 18 National Championships are an important part of our events strategy and provide visitors from far and wide with a timely reason to visit Western Australia. This includes those family and friends travelling with the participants.
Whilst in Perth, I encourage you to take advantage of our vibrant capital city with a variety of entertainment and dining options, and explore our nearby tourism precincts, such as Fremantle, our 19 km of beautiful beaches, the Swan Valley and the magical Rottnest Island, home to the worldfamous quokka.
I also encourage visitors to stay longer and experience our unique regional areas including the South West with its towering forests, the ancient wilderness areas in our North, or the fascinating history and heritage to be discovered in the Goldfields.
Good luck to all competitors and we wish you all a very enjoyable stay in Western Australia.
HON REECE WHITBY MLA MINISTER FOR TOURISM
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2762 Ochiltree Way, Kardinya WA 6163
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KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
If you have seen, heard or experienced poor behaviour in your sport towards children or young people, report it to Sport Integrity Australia.
Sport Integrity Australia can independently investigate child safety issues.
REPORT NOW
For more information phone our Safe Sport Hotline at 1800 161 361, enquire at 1300 027 232 or visit sportintegrity.gov.au
If a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 000
EVENT OFFICIALS
JARED CORREIA
KRISTEN JERKOVICH
HANNAH STROEHER
MICHAEL MCLEAN
MINKA WOOLLEY
LYNN COWIE-MCALISTER
STEPHEN VERSTEEGH
Tournament Director
Assistant Tournament Director
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Umpire Manager
Umpire Manager
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VINCENT HARMAN
National Umpire
NATHAN MCDONALD National Umpire
LIAM PAULL National Umpire
TOBY POWER National Umpire
MITCHELL FOSTER
National Umpire
MITCHELL PATERSON National Umpire
JACKSON FREEMAN National Umpire
KRISTEN SCHENK National Umpire
LACHLAN AVIL National Umpire
HAYDEN MICHEL National Umpire
LACHLAN ROBINSON National Umpire
DYLAN AIRD National Umpire
SARAH WILLIS National Umpire
MELANIE BLANCHARD National Umpire
TANAYAH REYNOLDS National Umpire
COURTNEY BOOTH National Umpire
ISABEL WRIGHT National Umpire
VALERIE KOH National Umpire
MADELINE SMITH-GANDER National Umpire
RUBY GUILFOYLE National Umpire
CHLOE ANDERSEN National Umpire
GEORGIE DOBBS National Umpire
ARIANA GOUGH National Umpire
ABBY HEFFERNAN National Umpire
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Step into a dreamscape of wondrous events and embark on unforgettable adventures in Perth / Boorloo, the most relaxed and naturally adventurous capital city.
• Watch Mother Nature paint a fiery sunset over the sparkling Indian Ocean at one of Perth’s 19 beaches.
• Feel the thrill of Optus Stadium’s Halo Rooftop Walk or Matagarup Zip+Climb.
• Soak up the sun and relax in one of the world’s largest inner-city parks, Kings Park & Botanic Garden / Kaarta Koomba.
• Discover Rottnest Island / Wadjemup, where you’ll be greeted by 63 wondrous beaches and the world’s happiest animal, the adorable quokka.
• Sip your way through the award-winning Swan Valley, home to more than 40 wineries and 70 restaurants and cafes.
• Cycle or walk along the Swan River / Derbal Yerrigan and experience Perth’s unique flora and fauna.
• Soar over the dreamlike Avon Valley in a hot air balloon or experience true awe paragliding.
• Savour fresh seafood harbourside, fine fare in historic buildings or sip a refreshing drink on the beach as you watch an Indian Ocean sunset in Fremantle / Walyalup.
