2026 U16 REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM DETAILS

Age & Eligibility Requirements for Selection Group

• Must be a Full-Time Primary Registered BHA Member.
• Age Group: U16 players must be born in 2010, 2011 or 2012 (turning 14, 15 or 16 in 2026).

Tournament Dates

• U16 State Championships: 20th–23rd September (Townsville)

Costs

• Trial Nomination Fee: $60 per player
• Tournament Fee for Selected Players: $1,000
• Playing Uniform: BHA playing uniform (minus playing shirt/GK smock) will need to be purchased by all individual players. Details and costs can be found on the Shop tab above.

Travel & Accommodation

All transport for players throughout the tour will be coordinated by BHA. All players will be staying at the same hotel, with meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) included as part of the tour package.

Trial Dates

• Sunday, 21st June
• Sunday, 12th July
• Sunday, 19th July
• Sunday, 26th July (updated 10/06)

Please note Coulter Shield is no longer part of trials or selection process.

Compulsory Training for Selected Players

• Sunday, 9th August
• Sunday, 16th August
• Sunday, 23rd August
• Sunday, 30th August
• Sunday, 6th September
• Sunday, 13th September

Nominations Close

• Deadline: Sunday, 28th June at 11:59 PM.