• Trials will be conducted to select team(s) to represent South Brisbane Indoor Hockey Association (SBIHA or Vipers) at the U16 Boys State Championships, to be held on 14-16 November 2025 (in Maryborough)
• Vipers is planning to nominate 1-2 teams for U16 Boys (subject to Hockey Queensland acceptance).
• Trials will be a combination of training drills and games.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before start-time for registration and warm-up.
• Who can trial:
  • Only boys born in 2009-2011
  • Must be registered indoor players with Hockey QLD, with SBIHA as primary association for indoor
  • Must be a full-time registered player in a 2025 competition at SBIHA 
• What are the costs:
  • Nomination costs for trialling will be $40 per player - payable to cover venue hire for trials and some training
  • The nomination costs are non-refundable  
  • If selected, rep players will be required to own or purchase Vipers socks. Vipers will provide a loan singlet for the tournament
  • A compulsory Tournament Fee is also payable to Hockey QLD
  • Travel and/or accommodation costs are the responsibility of the player.
• Trial - Saturday 18 October (6.00pm-7.00pm) 
• Team trainings - Saturday 1 November (5.00pm-6.00pm),  Saturday 8 November (6.00pm-7.30pm) 
• State Team Nominations - HQ now requires players to nominate for State team selection using the HQ link: HQ link to nominate for QLD U16 Boys team. Nominations close strictly 2 days before the State tournament commences & the fee payable to HQ for nomination is $25.