Expressions of interest now open for Women’s development weekends
We are seeking expressions of interest from players who wish to attend a series of women’s development weekends in preparation for the anticipated AOFC Qualification tournament in November 2026.
We have been advised by International Floorball Federation (IFF) that the New Zealand Women’s National Team will be required to compete in a qualification round to gain entry to the Women’s World Floorball Championships in November 2027.
We have three upcoming weekends planned for development training, culminating in a final trials weekend.
All interested players are encouraged to attend. Players who are not intending to trial for national team selection are still welcome, as these development weekends will provide valuable coaching and learning opportunities.
Please note that Floorball New Zealand also intends to field a women’s team at the upcoming Canterbury Floorball Open to further support player development. Please indicate on the registration if you want to be considered for this development team. Selection in this development team does not constitute automatic selection to the National Women’s Team. All players wishing to be considered for national selection are required to attend the trial weekend on 27–28 June.
Players who want to be considered for the national team are strongly encouraged to attend the trials weekend. However, if you are unable to attend but would still like to be considered for selection to the New Zealand Women’s National Team, please email National Teams Manager Anna Kibblewhite and Head Coach Jon To as soon as possible. They will provide further guidance on the process and information required for selection consideration.
OBJECTIVES
The development weekends are designed to support player growth through:
Improving core floorball skills, including ball control, passing, shooting, and movement
Building tactical understanding and on-court decision-making
Receiving structured coaching and constructive feedback
Developing confidence, teamwork, and game awareness
ELIGIBILITY
Players may be eligible to represent New Zealand if they meet one of the following criteria:
A parent or grandparent was born in New Zealand
Long-term residency in New Zealand (minimum of five years)
Additional requirements to be met:
Players must be 17 years or older as at 1 January 2026
A New Zealand passport is no longer required to represent New Zealand
SCHEDULE
Weekend 1
Saturday 11 April 2026
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Wellington
9.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Sunday 12 April 2026
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Wellington
9.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Weekend 2
Saturday 16 May 2026
Recreational Hall, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
9.00am – 11.00am and 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday 17 May 2026
Recreational Hall, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
9.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Weekend 3 – Trial Weekend
Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue to be confirmed
9.00am – 11.00am and 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday 28 June 2026
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Wellington
9.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm
COSTS AND PAYMENT
Licensed players: $55 per weekend (or $30 per day)
Unlicensed players: $80 per weekend (or $45 per day)
Payment must be made prior to attending any development or trial weekend.
Account name: Floorball New Zealand
Account number: 38-9018-0178844-00
Particulars: NZ Women
Reference: Player surname and first-name initials
Players travelling from outside the Greater Wellington region may apply to have fees waived to help subsidise travel costs. Requests should be emailed to national-teams@floorball.org.nz as soon as possible.
Players should also check with their club to ensure they hold a current Floorball New Zealand licence to access licensed player rates. Participation may be withheld if payment has not been received.
Players who are committed to developing their game and exploring national team opportunities are encouraged to register their interest and take part in this development pathway.
