Calling all Youth Leaders!

June 29, 2021

FIH have a great opportunity for our young hockey leaders

Hockey New Zealand is excited to share an opportunity for our young hockey leaders, in alignment to the Year of the Youth.


Following Olympic Day on the 23rd of June, Hockey NZ, together with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Oceania Hockey Federation are calling for nominations for the FIH Youth Leader Certificate.


The FIH Youth Leader Certificate acknowledges and recognises young hockey leaders under the Year of the Youth theme.


Nominees must be 14-19 years old and have taken on one or more leadership positions over the last 2 years. Clubs, schools, and associations can nominate for the certificate, and more information regarding the criteria and nomination form are below.


Entries close 5:00pm on 9 July.


If you are a young leader or know of a young leader who would value the opportunity to be part of the Youth Leader Certificate, make sure you check out the links below and nominate.


Click here to read the criteria https://bit.ly/3xtBmMs


Most importantly, click here to nominate https://bit.ly/3gDe3J5




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