SASHOC to host first Indoor National Hockey Tournament
The South African Schools Hockey Council (SASHOC) is preparing to host its first-ever Indoor National Hockey Tournament.
It takes place in KwaZulu-Natal, from 1-4 December.
The event promises to be a milestone moment for the development of indoor hockey in the country, giving young athletes a platform to showcase their skill and provincial pride on a national stage.
SASHOC Local Organising Committee (LOC) Chairperson Wayne Marsden said the introduction of the event is the culmination of years of planning and commitment from the hockey community.
“SASHOC has spoken about hosting indoor hockey national events for the past three years and finally took the plunge to turn it into a reality this year,” Marsden explained.
“This tournament will give many of our schoolchildren the opportunity to officially represent their province or region on the indoor courts. It’s a proud moment, not only for the players but for everyone who has worked to grow the game.”
Marsden said the LOC has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure that the competition meets the highest standards, both on and off the court.
“The LOC has been hard at work to make sure these events are successful for the players, team staff, and supporters,” he said.
“All games will be livestreamed on the SuperSport Schools App, giving families and fans across the country a chance to follow the action in real time.”
The SASHOC Indoor National Tournament will bring together players from u14 up to the u18 age group, with the opportunity for the participating teams to make history as the first national indoor champions in their age groups.
The matches will be played at some of KwaZulu-Natal’s premier indoor venues: The SportsZone (Kearsney College), Hillcrest High, Kloof High, and iKhwezi Centre (Thomas More College)
Marsden emphasised that the tournament is merely the beginning of a long-term vision to grow indoor hockey across schools and provinces.
“The plan is to grow the SASHOC indoor hockey national events in the future,” he said. “This is about creating more opportunities for players, coaches, and officials – building a sustainable pathway from school to elite level.
“We want to ensure that indoor hockey becomes a strong and exciting part of our sporting calendar.”
South African indoor hockey is in a healthy space. The national women’s team finished ninth at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Croatia in February.
The men’s team, meanwhile, medalled for the first time, finishing third overall after edging out Belgium 6-5 to claim bronze. SACS’ star Litha Kraai was a member of the history-making squad.
FIXTURES
Monday, 1 December
u18 Girls
08:00 – KZN Coastal A vs KZN Inland B
09:00 – Northerns vs Southerns
10:00 – KZN Inland A vs KZN Coastal B
14:00 – Northerns vs KZN Inland B
15:00 – KZN Inland A vs Southerns
16:00 – KZN Coastal A vs KZN Coastal B
u18 Boys
11:00 – KZN Coastal A vs KZN Invitational
12:00 – Northerns A vs Southern Free State
13:00 – Southerns vs KZN Coastal B
18:00 – Northerns A vs KZN Invitational
19:00 – Southerns vs Southern Free State
20:00 – KZN Coastal A vs KZN Coastal B
Day 2 – Tuesday, 2 December
u18 Girls
08:00 – Southerns vs KZN Coastal B
09:00 – KZN Coastal A vs Northerns
10:00 – KZN Inland A vs KZN Inland B
14:00 – KZN Coastal A vs Southerns
15:00 – KZN Coastal B vs KZN Inland B
16:00 – KZN Inland A vs Northerns
u18 Boys
11:00 – Southern Free State vs KZN Coastal B
12:00 – KZN Coastal A vs Northerns A
13:00 – Southerns vs KZN Invitational
17:00 – KZN Coastal A vs Southern Free State
18:00 – KZN Coastal B vs KZN Invitational
19:00 – Southerns vs Northerns A
Wednesday, 3 December
u18 Girls
11:00 – Southerns vs KZN Inland B
12:00 – Northerns vs KZN Coastal B
13:00 – KZN Coastal A vs KZN Inland A
17:15 – Semi-Final 1 (1st vs 4th)
17:45 – Semi-Final 2 (2nd vs 3rd)
u18 Boys
08:00 – Southern Free State vs KZN Invitational
09:00 – Northerns A vs KZN Coastal B
10:00 – KZN Coastal A vs Southerns
16:00 – Semi-Final 1 (1st vs 4th)
18:30 – Semi-Final 2 (2nd vs 3rd)
Thursday, 4 December
08:00 – u18 Boys’ bronze playoff
09:15 – u18 Girls’ bronze playoff
10:30 – u18 Girls’ final
11:45 – u18 Boys’ final
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