Firstly, thank you for your support and for submitting an Expression of Interest to attend the U18 Nkosi Cup South African Tour this December.

We’re excited to confirm that the tour will be going ahead, and we are now seeking players to make a firm commitment to attend the selection event and, if selected, to represent NZ Indoor Hockey at the 2025 Nkosi Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.

Tour Details

Dates (subject to final ticketing confirmation):

• Depart Auckland International Airport: 11th December
• Arrive Cape Town: 12th December
• Tournament: 14th–18th December
• Depart Cape Town: 19th December
• Arrive Auckland: 20th December

What’s Included

• Return airfares from Auckland International
• Accommodation and meals (snacks at players’ own cost)
• Local safari tour on Day 2 before play begins
• Tickets to watch the senior national teams
• Playing strip (supplied but returned at end of tour; purchase of replica kit is optional)
• Training kit to keep, including:
  • 2 x training tops & shorts
  • 1 x polo dress shirt
  • 1 x long sleeve tee
  • 1 x hoodie
  • 2 x pairs of socks

NZ Indoor Staff Attending

• Head Coach and Assistant Coach per team
• Team Manager per team

Estimated Cost

• $5,500 NZD per player (we will work to reduce this where possible)
• Deposit: $3,500 due one week after selection
• Balance: Due by 1st November

Selection Event

Date: 4th October
Location: Taupo Events Centre
Cost: $50 per player

Schedule:

• Arrival: 9:30–10:00 AM
• Briefing: 10:00 AM
• Team warm-ups: 10:30 AM
• Games: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Debrief & warm-down: 5:00–5:30 PM

Once we receive your confirmation, we’ll advise team allocations and game times.

To Confirm Your Attendance

Please reply to the email sent from Mike with the following details:

• Full Name
• Position (Forward, Mid, Back, Goalkeeper)
• Association
• Parent/Guardian Contact Name & Number

Selection notifications will be sent via email within one week of the trial.

Training Camp

A further squad training camp is scheduled for 15th–16th November in Auckland. Final details regarding cost and accommodation will be shared shortly.

We look forward to seeing you at the selection event in October and thank you again for your enthusiasm and support in helping grow indoor hockey in New Zealand.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly.

Warm regards,

Mike Mayo
Tournament Director & Board Member
NZ Indoor Hockey