Registration open for Men’s U19 development weekends and trials
We are excited to open registrations for a series of Men’s U19 development weekends, designed to support player development and identify talent ahead of the Men’s U19 World Floorball Championships qualification campaign taking place later this year.
The qualification campaign will determine New Zealand’s spot for our Men’s U19 team for the Men’s U19 World Floorball Championships to be played in May 2027.
These weekends are open to male players born between 1 January 2008 and 30 April 2012, whether they are aiming to trial for the national team or simply want to develop their skills in a high-quality training environment.
OBJECTIVES
Technical skill development
Game awareness and decision-making
Team play and communication
Preparing players for higher levels of competition
Even for players who are not yet ready to trial for the national team, these weekends provide a valuable opportunity to train under experienced coaches, connect with other motivated players from around the country, and grow their confidence on court.
For players targeting national selection, these sessions form a key pathway toward the final trial weekend later this year, where the initial squad for the Men’s U19 World Floorball Championships qualification campaign will be selected.
ELIGIBILITY
Players must:
Be born between 1 January 2008 and 30 April 2012
Be eligible to represent New Zealand through citizenship, parentage, or long-term residency (minimum five years)
Note: A New Zealand passport is not required to represent New Zealand
FLEXIBLE ATTENDANCE
We understand that families have busy schedules. Players may attend the full weekend or select individual days that work best for them.
DETAILS FOR DEVELOPMENT WEEKENDS
Weekend #1
Date: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Venue: TBC
Time: 9AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM
Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Wellington
Time: 9AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM
Weekend #2
Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Venue: Recreational Hall, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
Time: 9AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM
Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Wellington
Time: 9AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM
Weekend #3
Date: Saturday, 18 April and Sunday, 19 April (trial weekend)
Venue: Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, Wellington
Time: 9AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM
COSTS
$55 for licensed players per weekend (or $30 per day)
$80 for those unlicensed (or $45.00 per day)
Payment must be made to Floorball New Zealand PRIOR to attending the development weekend.
Account name: Floorball New Zealand
Account: 38- 9018 0178844 00
Particulars: NZ MensU19
Reference: Your surname and initials of your first name
Note: Players travelling from outside the Greater Wellington Region can apply to have costs waived to subsidies their travel. Please email national-teams@floorball.org.nz to apply as soon as possible.
Full payment must be made to Floorball New Zealand prior to attending development weekends and the trial weekend. We reserve the right to withhold your participation in the development weekends if no payment has been made.
Please check in with your club to make sure you have a Floorball New Zealand license to be eligible for the licensed player's costs.
The journey toward the Men’s U19 World Floorball Championships 2027 begins now. Sign up today.
