🏑 Nelson U14 Team for the 2026 U14 B&G Pre‑Season Festival! 🏑

🏑 Announcing the Nelson U14 Team for the 2026 U14 B&G Pre‑Season Festival! 🏑

Hockey Nelson is proud to announce the talented group of players who will represent our Association at the 2026 U14 Boys & Girls Pre‑Season Festival, taking place 7–10 April at Saxton Hockey Turfs.

Please join us in congratulating the following players:
🔹 2026 Nelson U14 Team
Anthony Nesbitt
Ben Thomas
Charlotte Kelly
Cooper Hall
Emma March
Hanna Murphy
Henry Ness
Kobi Paris
Lachie Mackay
Locky Watson
Maia Hayes
Micah Paris
Ryan Parker
Sadie Brake

Tate Deans

William Robinson

Head Coach: Ryan Clements

                                                                                                                     Manager: Kate Robinson

We have a couple trainings booked in preparation for the festival, please see dates below:

Training: Thursday 26th March 6.30pm to 8pm

Training: Thursday 2nd April 4pm to 5.30pm.

This is an exciting opportunity for our young athletes to compete, grow, and showcase their skills against strong regional opposition.

We’re also thrilled to welcome 10 teams to Nelson for this milestone event, including representatives from Mid Canterbury, Manawatu, Marlborough, Buller, West Coast, Craighead Diocesan, and Aoraki. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic week of hockey.

📅 Festival Dates: 7–10 April
📍 Saxton Hockey Turfs

📄 Full Draw: https://www.nelsonhockey.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/U14_Draw_Final.pdf

We encourage our community, families, and supporters to come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and cheer on our Nelson athletes.

Let’s fill the turfs with energy and show our visitors what Nelson hockey spirit is all about.

💚 Good luck to our U14 team — we’re behind you all the way!