2027 U16 Representative Program Details

Age & Eligibility Requirements for Selection Group

• Must be a Full-Time Primary Registered BWHA Member.
• Age Group: U16 players must be born in 2011 or 2012 (turning 15 or 16 in 2027).

Tournament Dates

• U16 Southern Cross: Sunday 1 August 2027, Ipswich
• U16 State Championships: 19th September - 22nd September, Ipswich 

All selected players must participate in both tournaments.

Costs

• Trial Nomination Fee per Player: $65.00
• Tournament Cost per Selected Player: TBA

Self-Organised Travel and Accommodation

To prioritise player safety, especially in relation to underage members, athletes are required to self-organise their accommodation to help ensure they are in a safe environment and allow for adequate supervision. It also allows families to choose accommodation that suits their budget and, where possible, enables athletes to stay with relatives. This can help ease the financial burden often associated with representative tournaments.

Trial Dates

• Trial 1: Sunday 13 June, 6:30am - 11:30am
• Trial 2: Sunday 20 June, 6:30am - 11:30am
• Trial 3: Sunday 11 July, 6:30am - 11:30am

Please note that Southern Cross is no longer part of the selection process. It is now an opportunity for teams to prepare for the State Championships.

First Aid At Trials

BWHA does not have a designated first aid officer at trials in order to help reduce costs. However, the BWHA staff member is qualified in first aid. Players should approach them immediately if any assistance is needed. 

Compulsory Training for Selected Players

• Sunday 18 July
• Sunday 25 July
• Sunday 15 August
• Sunday 22 August
• Sunday 29 August
• Sunday 5 September
• Sunday 12 September

Important Information

BWHA anticipates entering five teams into the U16 State Championships. This will only be possible if we receive enough coach, umpire, technical official and manager nominations to support all five teams.

If you are available and willing to take on one of these roles, please submit your nomination. Your support is essential to giving our U16 athletes the opportunity to compete at State Championships.

Nominations Close

Deadline: Tuesday 4 May at 9:00am

Late nominations will not be accepted.