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2027 Hockey Program
The GSA 2027 Hockey Program is looking to identify & develop emerging talent towards high performance programs by providing a high performance culture, primarily focused on developing the athlete’s potential for State team selection.
Athletes should make their application to trial by completing the Expression of Interest Form
Please see Information sheet for details of the 2027 Program:
The process for selection of athletes into the Gippsland Sports Academy is by Talent Identification, EOIs and trials. The Talent Identification component of athlete selection is to take place at the Gippsland Championships Junior (u12/14/16) Competition in October 2026. Any athlete in the Under 18 age group must complete the EOI for consideration. Athletes will then be invited to trial in November 2026.
The program provides Physical Development (Strength & Conditioning Training, Physical Therapy) & Personal Development, (Time Management & Goal Setting, Nutrition, Media Awareness, ACE Day, Sports Psychology) in addition to Technical Skill Development.
Dates and Locations:
GSA Trials: Sunday 8 November 2026 @ Churchill – times TBC
Training Venues:
- Latrobe Synthetic Sports Facility, Mary Grant Bruce Drive, Churchill 3842
- Gippsland Regional Sport Complex Hockey Pitch, Cobains Rd, Sale 3850
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 31st January 2027 | 9am – 11.30am – Joint sessions | Churchill |
| 7th February 2027 | 9am – 11.30am – Joint sessions | Sale |
| 14th February 2027 | 9am – 11.30am – Joint sessions | Churchill |
| 28th February 2027 | 9am – 11.30am – Joint sessions | Sale |
| 7th March 2027 | 9am – 11.30am – Joint sessions | Churchill |
| 14th March 2027 | 9am – 11.30am – Joint sessions | Sale |
| 21st March 2027 | Match Day – times TBC | Parkville |
Practice Match Day : 21 March 2027 @ venue & times TBD
Induction Day: 22 November 2026 – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough (attendance is expected)
ACE Day: Tuesday 7th April 2027 – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough (attendance is expected and includes final fitness testing)
Awards Evening – Friday 7 May 2027, Morwell Bowling Club Function Centre
Gippsland Bulls Trial Day: u12/u14/u16/u18: @ (dates & times to be confirmed)
Zone Player nominations for the 2027 Junior State Championships will be open at the commencement of the 2027 season. All GSA Hockey athletes are encouraged to nominate if they are eligible.
Strength and Conditioning
Please see our dedicated Strength and Conditioning page.
Support Staff
- Control High Performance (Strength & Conditioning)
- Lauren Nicholls (Nutrition)
- Christopher Shen (Psychology)
Advisory Panel
- Lauren Blunt GSA Board Rep
- Anita Pistrin (GSA EO)
- Jude Bergmann (Gippsland Bulls Hockey)
