​2025 Under 18 Information​​​​​​​

If enough players register, we aim to pick two teams per gender this year. The second team will be the development team entering the King's Birthday Tournament. 

Eligibility Criteria

The U18 program is open to students in Year 12 and Year 13. However, Year 11 students who turn 15 before January 1 of the competition year may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

To be eligible, Year 11 students must obtain clearance to trial from the Pathways Manager before participating. Requests for clearance should be submitted in advance to allow for appropriate assessment.

Trial Dates

Men: 

Sunday 6 April: 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Wednesday 9 April: 5.00pm - 6.30pm

Women:

Sunday 6 April: 12.00pm - 1.30pm

Friday 11 April: 5.00pm - 6.30pm

Tournaments

King's Birthday Tournament: Provisional Saturday 31 May - Monday 2 June 

Details will be confirmed at a later date.

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT 29 June - 5 July

U18 Men | Timaru    ​​​​​​​

Approximate Budget: $2,400.00pp

Approximate Development Team Budget $300

U18 Women | North Harbour 

Approximate Budget $1,900.00 pp

Approximate Development Team Budget $300​​​​​​​

Training times

Training Times: tbc

The U16 & U18 Development Programme, which runs through March and April, will also be used by coaches to supplement the selection process. However, it is not compulsory to attend the Development Programme to gain selection.

The Youth 360 program will be integrated into the Representative campaign - rebranded as 'Beyond the Field'. This programme will develop all the off-field skills required to be a successful athlete. We have some WORLD CLASS speakers lined up! You do not want to miss this! Please register to hear our first speaker on an extremely important subject - nutrition!