World Masters Hockey (WMH) offers a World Cup (WC) for nationally selected teams and an International Masters Cup (IMC) for affiliated members e.g. Australian Spirits Hockey (ASH), Southern Cross, Alliance, LX England.  ASH teams may compete in a stand alone IMC competition or at the discretion of WMH may participate in a combined competition consisting of nationally selected teams and IMC teams.  Where more than one IMC team competes, teams will play for a medal.

Australian Spirits Hockey (ASH) is calling for additional women's masters player nominations to increase our shadow player list for the 60+ and 65+ age group International Masters Cup teams to compete at the Masters World Cup 2026.  

55+ to 70+ Women's IMC teams, competition dates 6 - 16 August 2026 in Brasschaat, Belgium

Player eligibility 60+ (1962 or earlier to 1966), 65+ (1957 or earlier to 1961)

A non-refundable fee of $22 is payable upon nomination.  

Players nominating may be added to team lists as a player or shadow player.  Selections will be made in accordance with the Spirits Selection Policy on our Policies & Procedures webpage.   A Selection Policy Infographic has been created to explain the process simply. This can be found on our Documents page.  If called into a team from the shadow player list, the player will be expected to pay the Tour Levy of $1,000 as per below.

All selection dates and processes including Tour Levy payment details can be found in our 2026 World Cup Team Selection Timeline. 

Australian Spirits Tour Levy is expected to be $1,000 and includes: ASH admin fee, travel admin fee, contribution to WMH team entry fee, honorariums (Coach/Manager/Medical & Contingent Leader, if separately appointed), sundry expenditure - training, Manager kitty, etc.  For more details, including Australian Spirits expectations and costs, please refer to our Touring Guide – link below.

Selection Policy & Process
The team selection policy can be viewed on our website - Australian Spirits Hockey Selection Policy and Process.

Touring Guide
Touring Guide updated August 2025

Selected Australian players - Release
Players who are selected in Australian teams for 2026 World Cup and choose to withdraw from Australian Spirits will receive a full refund of any Tour Levy paid.  Players selected as Australian Shadows are encouraged to remain in ASH teams until called into an Australian team.  All requests for Tour Levy refunds must be made via info@australianspiritshockey.org.au within 10 days of the Australian teams announcement.  The $22 ASH nomination fee if applicable remains non refundable.

If selected,

I will abide by all policies of Australian Spirits Hockey Inc.

I commit to being part of a team that builds a hockey community SPIRIT through unforgettable experiences that promote physical and mental wellbeing and celebrate women's masters achievements.  

I will abide by the World Masters Hockey Code of Conduct.

I agree that I will make all payments outlined by the due date.