Expressions of Interest Open NOW for Masters World Cup

September 1, 2025

Expressions of Interests are now open for Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Managers for the 2026 Masters World Cup. 

World Masters Hockey have confirmed the venues and dates for the 2026 World Cup. There will be four tournaments, three venues and two separate dates as outlined below:

 Tournament 1 (O35/O40) and Tournament 2 (O45 and O50) Men and Women 
(National and International Masters Cup)
HC Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
22 July – 01 August 2026

Tournament 3
 (55 – O70 Women; O55/O60 Men) 
(National and International Masters Cup)
KHC Dragons, Brasschaat, Belgium6 – 16 August 2026



Tournament 4 (O65- O80 Men) 
(National and International Masters Cup)
BHV Push Breda, Breda, The Netherlands6 – 16 August 2026

Hockey New Zealand will be entering teams across all age groups and genders where there is a suitable number and quality of players registering their availability.

 

We are calling for expressions of interest from experienced and qualified individuals to coach and manage the National teams up to and including the events. 
 
The intention is to hold a selection weekend for all age groups at North Harbour early in November (likely dates are 7 - 9 November 2025 but still need to be confirmed). Squads will be selected and named after the selection weekend with the final travelling teams to be confirmed after National Masters Tournament in February 2026. 
 
Hockey New Zealand encourages all interested in being part of the team management for the World Cup to register their interest.
The closing date for registration is 14 September 2025. 

 

For any questions please email National Masters Coordinator, Peter Lowndes at masters@hockeynz.co.nz

Click here to register your EOI

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