Leinster U16 Boys

The Leinster U16 Boys programme brings together players from clubs and schools across the province, providing them with the opportunity to train, compete and represent Leinster throughout the season.

District Phase

Entry into the programme begins through the U14/U15 Development Programme, where schools and clubs nominate players for both development and assessment. Clubs and schools are also able to renominate players from previous seasons, recognising the different development pathways and rates of progression for young players.

Following nomination, players are placed into District Development Panels, where they train together and take part in inter-district matches throughout the season. This phase of the programme culminates in the Leinster Regional Blitz/Tournament each April or May, involving approximately 12 girls teams (including Leinster and Leinster South districts) and six boys teams competing across a full day of hockey.

From these district panels, a number of players are then selected to represent Leinster at the National U15 Festival/Tournament, where provincial regional teams from across Ireland compete against one another. 

Interprovincial Phase

The National Festival marks the conclusion of the initial development phase, with approximately 35 players then invited into the Leinster U16 Boys Summer Panel from June through to August.

Players not selected for the Summer Panel continue their development pathway through the District Cup competition, which takes place throughout June and July. The District Cup provides players with additional competitive match opportunities while continuing to represent their districts, before culminating in a finals day for both girls and boys competitions.

For players selected as part of the Leinster U16 Boys Summer Panel, the programme culminates in the Interprovincial Tournament, currently held each August. Over three days of hockey, Leinster faces Ulster, Munster and Connacht in one of the standout events within the development calendar.

Representing Leinster at Interprovincial level is a huge achievement and one of the highlights of the player pathway.

As always, we would like to sincerely thank our dedicated Development Programme sponsor, AerCap. Their continued support of the Leinster Hockey Development Programme allows us to continually grow, improve and enhance opportunities for young players across the province, while helping strengthen the player pathway year on year.

Coaching Staff: 

Head Coach: Robyn Le Qeuense

Robyn is a highly experienced hockey coach and is currently in his first season as Head Coach of the Leinster U16 Boys, having previously been involved within the Leinster setup for a number of years.

Professionally, Robyn is a teacher and currently works at Alexandra College in Milltown, Dublin.

He has coached across several clubs in Dublin and is currently involved with the YMCA Men’s 1st team competing in Irish Hockey League Division 1, while also coaching the YMCA U16 Boys.

Manager: Aimee Williams 

Aimee became involved in the Leinster Hockey Interprovincial and Development Programme a number of years ago and is currently in her third season as Manager of the Leinster U16 Boys, while also assisting with the wider organisation of the Leinster Hockey Development Programme.

Professionally, Aimee worked for a number of years within the technology sector at IDA Ireland and is currently completing an MSc in Sports Analytics, Technology and Innovation.

Aimee is also heavily involved with her childhood club, Corinthians Hockey Club, particularly within the youth section where she coaches regularly.

Assistant Coach: Dan O'Daly