Masters Men 2026 State Championships Information and registration

Townsville Hockey has along standing history of success at the HQ Masters State Championships and prides itself in sending the highest quality Men's teams away annually. In 2026 the Masters Men Championships will run across the May Day long weekend 1st- 4th May in Cairns.

Selections for the Masters Men's team will be run in conjunction with the club preseason, Hawthorn Shield preparations as well as any trials and scheduled training sessions for the registered group.

Coaching staff will be announced as soon as possible following discussion and review from THA representatives. Teams will follow the THA selection process with club representatives and appointed coaches being released with BOM ratification as soon as possible.

At this stage we will be having 2 x Over 34, 1 x Over 44 & 2 x Over 54.
There will be a upfront deposit of $50 for all players nominating for this Championships which is payable at the time of registration.

Nominations for this Championships will be open until Sunday 12th April.

If you require accommodation please contact Glenda Edwards (glenda.grammy.ge@gmail.com) prior to Sunday 12th April and select 'Yes' in the relevant dropdown on the registration.

Players are not required to stay as a team in the same accommodation, however it is encouraged.

Team Shirts
Please advise Glenda Edwards (glenda.grammy.ge@gmail.com) of your size, for ordering purposes by 25th March. (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)

All travel costs are at your own expense.

As you can appreciate Hawthorn Shield (11-12th April) & the State Championships (1st - 4th May) are early in the hockey calendar so it is imperative you try your best to register ASAP and attend all trials/trainings where possible and please let coaching staff know if you are unavailable.

This year Hawthorn Shield is in Cairns so Masters teams will also travel and compete in Cairns (11-12th April).

The Key dates are below for the build up to the Championships ( please note all dates and times are subject to change):
6th - 21st March Three weeks Club Preseason
15th March Sunday Masters M Squad/selection trial/training (Times TBC)
22nd March Sunday Masters M Squad/selection trial/training (Times TBC)
25th March Proposed release of Hawthorn Shield team
29th March Sunday Masters M Team training (Times TBC)
5th April ( Easter Sunday) Possible last training before Hawthorn shield (Times TBC)
11-12th April Hawthorn shield Intercity event - CAIRNS

15th April Proposed release of Masters M team for State Championships
19th April Sunday Masters M team training (Times TBC)
26th April Sunday Masters M Last team training (Times TBC)

1st - 4th May Masters men HQ State Championships- Cairns

Historically Townsville has performed well against Cairns and at the HQ Masters Men`s tournament, so we look forward to preparing and sending a quality united team in 2026.