U16 Indoor Tournament 2027 – Registrations Now Open!
November 11, 2026
Registrations are now open for the 2027 U16 Indoor Hockey Tournament, hosted by Boyne Hockey Club in conjunction with Leinster Hockey.
Taking place on Saturday, 13 February 2027, at Gormanston Park, the tournaments will feature separate Girls' and Boys' competitions, with events offering a Cup and Shield competition.
Clubs wishing to enter a team are encouraged to register early, with the closing date for entries Friday, 11 December 2026.
Tournament Details
Both tournaments will take place at Gormanston Park on Saturday, 13 February 2027, with the following schedule:
- U16 Girls: 9:00am – 2:00pm
- U16 Boys: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Each tournament will feature a Cup and Shield competition, giving teams the opportunity to compete for silverware throughout the day.
Tournament Format
Both the Girls' and Boys' tournaments will follow the same competition structure, beginning with a pool stage before progressing into the Cup and Shield knockout competitions.
Cup Competition
The top two teams from each pool will progress to the Cup quarter-finals, with eight teams entering the knockout stages. The winners of the quarter-finals will advance to the semi-finals, followed by the Cup Final and a third-place play-off for the losing semi-finalists.
Shield Competition
Teams finishing third and fourth in each pool will progress to the Shield quarter-finals, with eight teams entering the Shield knockout stages. The competition will follow the same format as the Cup, with quarter-finals, semi-finals, a Shield Final and a third-place play-off.
Please note that the tournament format is subject to change depending on the final number of team entries.
Entry Requirements & Important Information
Clubs should take note of the following requirements ahead of registering their teams:
- Eligibility: The tournament is open to U16 players and is primarily aimed at 3rd and 4th year students. Players who are aged 16 or over but are in 4th year are also eligible. All players must be registered with their club and Hockey Ireland.
- Squad Size: A maximum of 12 players is permitted per squad, with six players on the pitch at any one time.
- Goalkeepers: Teams are not required to have a goalkeeper. However, if playing without one, only outfield players are permitted. Goalkeepers must wear full goalkeeper kit.
- Short Corners: Short corners will be played in the U16 competition, and all clubs must bring their own short-corner masks.
- Club Entries: Clubs entering multiple teams must ensure that each team has a separate squad. Player movement between teams is only permitted in exceptional circumstances involving injury and permanent withdrawal from the competition.
- Arrival Time: All teams must arrive 30 minutes before the tournament is scheduled to commence, regardless of their first fixture time. Match schedules may be adjusted if teams withdraw at short notice.
Competition Rules & Conduct
Match scores will be recorded by officials pitch-side and confirmed with a coach from each team. Coaches are asked to verify the accuracy of results, as changes will not be made at a later stage unless there is an obvious and undisputed error.
The points system will operate as follows:
- Win – 3 points
- Draw with goals – 2 points
- Scoreless draw – 1 point
- Loss – 0 points
Where teams finish level on points following the pool stage, placings will be determined by the result between the relevant teams, followed by goal difference and goals scored. If teams remain level, a 1v1 shootout involving three players from each team will decide the outcome.
A short awards ceremony will take place following the finals.
Only players from the teams currently playing and up to two coaches per team will be permitted pitch-side. All other players, coaches and spectators must remain outside the playing area.
Registration & Entry
All registrations and payments must be completed in advance through the Boyne Hockey Club website. The closing date for entries is Friday, 11 December 2026.
- Girls' Tournament Registration: https://boynehockey.ie/products/40764/purchases/new
- Boys' Tournament Registration: https://boynehockey.ie/products/40767/purchases/new
With both Cup and Shield competitions on offer, the U16 Indoor Tournament provides a great opportunity for clubs and players to enjoy a day of competitive indoor hockey.
We look forward to welcoming clubs from across Leinster to Gormanston Park in February!
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