Please find below the announcement of the squads for WC 2026
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World Masters Hockey World Cup 2026: Hosts, Dates and Selection Details
After months of anticipation, World Masters Hockey has confirmed the hosts and dates for the 2026 World Cup. SA Masters Hockey Association (SAMHA) is proud to share the official details and outline the selection process for Team South Africa.
World Cup 2026: Hosts and Dates
HC Rotterdam (T1 & T2)
Rotterdam, Netherlands 22 July – 1 August 2026
- Age categories: O35, O40, O45, O50 (Men and Women)
KHC Dragons (T3)
Brasschaat, Belgium 6 – 16 August 2026
- Age categories: O55, O60 (Men); O55, O60, O65, O70 (Women)
BHV Push (T4)
Breda, Netherlands 6 – 16 August 2026
- Age categories: O65, O70, O75, O80 (Men)
About SA Masters Hockey (SAMHA)
SA Masters Hockey is the governing body for masters hockey in South Africa. SAMHA:
- Appoints key personnel and allocates resources
- Selects and registers teams for local and international events
- Manages all associated financial matters
- Ensures centralised, consistent communication across operations
Selection and Trial Process
- Online Registration (closed)
- Register intent to trial, IPT and AMI by 25 July
- Pay non-refundable deposit of R 500
- Masters Trials
- August 2025 in Gqeberha for O35s
- Inter-Provincial Tournaments (IPT) & AMI
- Masters IPT (O60s) – March 2025, Gqeberha
- Masters IPT (O35s) – August 2025, Gqeberha
- African Masters Invitational Series (AMI): 21–23 November 2025, Johannesburg
- World Cup Squad Announcement
- Date to be confirmed
- National Camp
- Date to be confirmed
Selection Criteria
- Current SAHA membership and club registration
- Active hockey participation
- Valid South African passport or permanent residence
- Meets age criteria by 31 December 2026
- Completion of registration levy
- Attendance at trials, IPT, AMI and camp (unless dispensation granted)
Dispensation Process
Players unable to attend trials or IPT may apply in writing, stating extenuating circumstances. The SAMHA President and Head of International Hockey, in consultation with selectors, will approve or reject requests.
Selection Principles and Committee
The Selection Committee comprises:
- SAMHA President
- Head of International Hockey
- Heads of Selection & Player Affairs
They finalise squads across all age categories, guided by:
- Squad size and positional balance
- Specific skills and team combinations
- Overseas-based player availability
- Injury status and dispensation approvals
- Video footage reviews
Financial Commitment and Estimated Costs
All selected players must commit to the financial plan and deadlines. Key expenses include:
- Tournament levies and registration fees
- Flights (R 15 000–R 21 000)
- Visa (R 1 845)
- Accommodation (12 nights: R 15 000–R 17 000)
- Local transport and sundries
- Team kit and apparel
- Coaching and support staff contributions
- Insurance and administrative costs
Total estimated cost per player: R 42 645–R 50 645
Appointment of Support Teams
Applications for coaches and managers are under review. The Selection Committee will recommend appointments to the SAMHA President. Confirmation of all support staff will follow shortly.
Next Steps & AMI Series Details
By 15 September 2025, SAMHA will publish preliminary squads (18–22 players per age group). Invited players will attend AMI (21–23 November 2025) at venues across Johannesburg:
- St Stithians
- Morningside
- Bryanston High School
- University of Johannesburg
- Linden High School
- Randburg
2025 Key Dates
- 31 August: Final deadline for online registration
- August: Masters trials – Gqeberha (O35s)
- March: Masters IPT – Gqeberha (O60s)
- 15 September: Provisional squads announced
- 21–23 November: AMI Series – Johannesburg
Stay tuned to email, the SAMHA website and social media for detailed schedules and announcements. Best of luck on the journey to World Cup 2026!
WMH WC2024 South African Hockey Teams
Good morning all SA Grand Masters Hockey Players,
Following the successful March 2024 IPT and selection process in Johannesburg SAGMHA is pleased to announce the names of the players who have been selected to represent South Africa at the 2024 Masters World Cups to be held in Cape Town and Auckland later this year.
Our congratulations go to the players, their coaches, and managers.
We wish them success on the hockey field, to play good competitive hockey and bring back medals but also to soak up the opportunity to meet and make good friends.
SAGMHA Executive Committee
South African Hockey Players Selected for New Zealand WC2024
Ladies Over 60 Age Group
| NAME | PROVINCE |
|---|---|
| BELINDA VAN ZYL | KZN |
| BERNADINE BANGERT | S.G. |
| BRONWEN MUIR | S.G. |
| CAROLINE HARRIS | S.G. |
| CELIA TAYLOR | BORDER |
| DEBRA MARSHALL | BORDER |
| DESIREE GOLACH | S.G. |
| ELIZABETH BRINK | KZN |
| HELENA DALBOCK | BORDER |
| ISABEL MALAN | S.G. |
| JEZAL IDAS | S.G. |
| KAREN HAGER | KZN |
| MARGOT RIDDLE | KZN |
| MARGOT WORSWICK | ZIM |
| MARINDA MILES | S.G. |
| MERLYN MACKENNA | S.G. |
| SUSAN BROOKS | KZN |
| ZELDA VERMEULEN | S.G. |
| SHARON BARNARD(MNGR) | S.G. |
| TRACEY FLOWERS(COACH) | MPUM. |
| SHARON NEL(RES) | KZN |
| SUSAN PIDERIT(RES) | BORDER |
| SHEREEN WALKER(RES) | MPUM. |
Men Over 60 Age Group
| NAME | PROVINCE |
|---|---|
| ALLAN ROXTON WIGGILL | S.G. |
| ANDREW BAKER | KZN |
| CARL EICHSTADT | S.G. |
| CHRIS JORDAN | E.P. |
| CHRIS REIN | KZN |
| FRED FROELING | S.G. |
| GAVIN SYMONS | S.G. |
| GLENN TURNER | W.P. |
| JAMES A THOM | KZN |
| JIMMY SHANKLAND | KZN |
| KLAUS WIESE | W.P. |
| LEO NOLAN | W.P. |
| MARC STENRI | S.G. |
| MARK SOUTHERN | S.G. |
| PAUL McKANE | S.G. |
| PIETER SCHOLTZ | S.G. |
| ROGER WOOD | W.P. |
| VALIANT Ah LING | E.P. |
| MICKEY BROUGHTON(MNGR) | S.G. |
| GRAHAM HAWKINS(COACH) | GIBRALTAR |
| MIKE COLLINS (RES) | KZN |
South African Hockey Players Selected For Cape Town WC2024
Men Over 65 Age Group
| NAME | PROVINCE |
|---|---|
| ANDREAS REDENZ | W.P. |
| BRYAN WEBSTER | W.P. |
| GRAHAM MUIR | S.G. |
| GARY FRAYNE | W.P. |
| GLYN BEDFORD | W.P. |
| JOCK COOMBES | KZN |
| JOHN MASTERS | W.P. |
| KELVIN CAVANAGH | S.G. |
| KEVIN NICOL | S.G. |
| MICK COOK | S.G. |
| PETER MARTIN | S.G. |
| PETER SHARDLOW | W.P. |
| ROBERT GRACIE | W.P. |
| ROB SELLERS | S.G. |
| STEPHEN PELL | S.G. |
| TREVOR KNIGHT | W.P. |
| STEPHEN KELLY(MNGR) | W.P. |
| DES YATES(COACH) | W.P. |
Men Over 65 SOM Age Group
| NAME | PROVINCE |
|---|---|
| ANDRE LOUW | KZN |
| BRIAN SMITH | KZN |
| BRUCE FANNIN | S.G. |
| CRAIG LONGWORTH | KZN |
| DAVID MORTIMER | S.G. |
| DEREK MARNEWICK | W.P. |
| GUY JENKINS | W.P. |
| HOWARD FLETCHER | S.G. |
| JOE AZEVEDO | S.G. |
| KEVIN CARLISLE | KZN |
| MICHAEL BENNETT | S.G. |
| NEIL HARTY | S.G. |
| RODNEY DU TOIT | KZN |
| RUSSELL GILL | S.G. |
| SHANE DEME | KZN |
| WILFIE LAATZ | KZN |
| MARY HARTY(MNGR) | S.G. |
| DAVE MUIR(COACH) | S.G. |
| ALLAN LEAVER(RES) | KZN |
Men Over 70 Age Group
| NAME | PROVINCE |
|---|---|
| BARRY FRONEMAN | S.G. |
| BOBBY FREEMAN | W.P. |
| CLIVE SURTEES | S.G. |
| DANNY ST DARE | W.P. |
| GEOFF DRAKE | S.G. |
| GYS CILLIERS | W.P. |
| JOHN DONALD | W.P. |
| JOHN SHARDLOW | W.P. |
| KEITH PEEL | KZN |
| KEITH DAUNCEY | S.G. |
| KEVIN ROBERTSON | S.G. |
| ROB SOLAN | S.G. |
| RON DEANE | KZN |
| RIEL SMIT | W.P. |
| ROSS RICHARDS | S.G. |
| SEAN WANCKEL | S.G. |
| TERRY DUNNE(MNGR) | S.G. |
| IAN SPOONER(COACH) | S.G. |
| MALCOLM WENTWORTH(RES) | E.P. |
Men Over 75 Age Group
| NAME | PROVINCE |
|---|---|
| BASIL EVANS | KZN |
| BOB COMMINS | W.P. |
| CLIFF RUTHERFORD | W.P. |
| EDMUND FISHER | W.P. |
| IAN RICHTER | W.P. |
| JOHN DES LIGNERIS | S.G. |
| JOHN MAY | W.P. |
| MICHAEL O KEEFE | W.P. |
| PETER FROST | W.P. |
| PETER WILSON | W.P. |
| ROB BIRT | W.P. |
| ROD PALMER | W.P. |
| ROGER MAYES | S.G. |
| SYD CULLIS | W.P. |
| TOM LAWLESS | S.G. |
| TREVOR BOEHLER | S.G. |
| TREVOR SINCLAIR | S.G. |
| TREVOR WHITEHEAD | S.G. |
| NOREEN WONNACOTT (MNGR) | W.P. |
| THOMAS POTGIETER (COACH) | W.P. |
| PETER REDFEARN(RES) | S.G. |
Reminder re 2024 WC registration date
Below please find an important update and revision of the registration date for the Cape Town 2024 Masters Hockey World Cup.
It is essential that all Provincial players, some of whom may not have, as yet, registered for the 2024 WC.
Those who have not registered have two months to do so.
To those who have registered I have confirmed by email their registration.
Another email will be sent towards the end of October confirming those who register during October.
Revision of Players Registration date
This is an update on an important date regarding the 2024 Cape Town World Cup.
You may recall that in Newsletter 3 it was pointed out that those players who were interested in participating in Cape Town Masters World Cup 2024, in age groups 65 to 80, are required to access and complete the APPLICATION LINK B in that newsletter.
The original player registration deadline was 31 January 2024 and the commitment fee of R500.00 was to be paid to SAGMH bank account no later than 31 January 2024.
It is important to note that we are required to register our RSA teams for the Cape Town World Cup with World Masters Hockey by the 29th February 2024.
A payment amount of R19,200.00 per team, must accompany this registration.
Knowing this requires us to firm up the number of teams we are going to register for the World Cup 2024; information which is derived from player registration on the registration links explained and provided in the Newsletter Number 3, link copied below for convenience.
APPLICATION LINK B TO REGISTER FOR Cape Town World Cup 2024 https://forms.gle/a6Pb3Rbi8EEBrygx5
To date the players who have registered for the Cape Town World Cup, per team number:
- +65: 32 players
- +70: 21 players
- +75: 15 players
- Total : 68 players
If these numbers increase we may be able to field two +65 teams.
For this reason and to meet the requirement to register our teams with World Masters our player registration closing date is being brought forward to 30th November 2023.
Those players who have not registered thus far therefore have October and November to decide if they wish to be considered for selection.
To this end I am also attaching the 3rd Newsletter which has the player registration link and other information you may find useful circulating.
A 4th Newsletter will be published in October 2023.
Please communicate this revised date to all your players thereby giving them a reminder and a “heads up” on the earlier FINAL registration date: 30th November 2023
The commitment fee of R500.00 remains to be affected and reflected in the SAGMHA bank account no later than 31 January 2024.
SAGMHA Newsletter No 3 of 2023
As the year moves on, we are getting closer to the African Masters Invitational Series and of course the 2024 Masters World Cups.
You have already received 2 “Grandmasters” newsletters from Barry and me this year.
We have also circulated SA Masters Newsletters when they have been sent to us.
Below please find our 2023 3rd Grandmasters Newsletter.
Once you read the newsletter you will notice that players have two options to consider when registering for either of these two tournaments or for both of them.
There are two links to use for REGISTRATION for either or both the African Cup or the 2024 World Cup.
Please distribute this newsletter to all of your players/members and request that they give it careful consideration and complete the links.
Please encourage your players to read the newsletter fully before going back to the links to make their choice/s.
We look forward to a positive and enthusiastic response.
Thank you for your assistance in distributing this email and its newsletter.
Kind regards
Rob
SAGMHA June 2023 Newsletter No: 2 of 2023
Included please find the SA Masters Hockey Newsletter JOURNEY TO WORLD CUP 2024, June 2023 as well as our SAGMHA JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER NO: 2 of 2023.
I request that you distribute both Newsletters to your players and members in your Association.
I emphasize however that you should request that the recipients of your email distribution first read the SA Masters Hockey Newsletter JOURNEY TO WORLD CUP 2024, June 2023, and thereafter the SAGMHA Newsletter.
Any questions can be directed to either Barry or me.
Kind regards
Rob
Secretary SAGMHA
Documents
Breaking News Durban Camp One and IPT2022 moves to 24 To 27 March 2022
After consultation with KZN and due to the following circumstances, the IPT 2022 has been postponed from February 2022 to March 2022:
- The threat of a fourth wave of COVID is generally expected mid-December 2021 and the potential adverse effect on a few players’ February IPT2022 and overseas travel arrangements.
- SA Masters hockey has arranged a final selection camp and trials for 18,19, and 20 February 2022, which may adversely affect the SAGMHA IPT.
- The potential Covid threat may also result in a postponement of the SA Masters final selection camp and trials; hence, the “early bird catches the worm.”
- The February 2022 IPT would require non-scheduling of games from 10:00hrs until 12:00hrs x 3 or 4 Astro’s due to the heat. This will also negate and influence the previous 1-5 day planned Camp and also contribute to additional costs for Astro rentals.
- The postponement permits additional time for players to “attain” and improve their fitness.
- The long week-end prior to the latest date was considered, but flights and accommodation are at a premium, and Durban is not the “best” place to visit on a long week-end.
WMH will be informed of a potential short delay regarding the registration of WC 2022 teams.
SAGM Hockey will still be able to procure kit.
From communication from SAGM Hockey