2024 WMH World Cup Training & Selection
Overview
In an effort to grow the Masters movement domestically and advance our success internationally, U.S. Masters committee has outlined the training and selection pathway to the 2024 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup (MWC), which will be hosted in either Cape Town, South Africa and Auckland, New Zealand based upon age group.
2024 MWC Dates and Locations:
Please review the information below and take action by Saturday, February 10 to register for the 2024 Masters Season and respond to an interest survey regarding the 2024 MWC.
Registering for Masters will help cultivate the community identity, build connections, and strengthen skills and fitness. The $45 base registration fee helps to fund the planning and overhead costs for Masters, including the following benefits:
- A reversible pinnie with your unique number for domestic selection and tournament play this year and beyond
- A masters specific fitness and training program and App covering 3 blocks of 12 weeks
- Access to Masters training camps/selection opportunitiesand other events as they are planned (additional event fees)
Regional training camps (2) will be hosted to provide skill development, playing opportunities, and exposure prior to final selection.
- All Masters players are welcome to register for one or both training weekends
- All Masters players with intention to be considered for a World Cup team are expected to attend the MWC Selection
- All Masters players looking for development, training, and competition are welcome to attend regardless of your intent to play in the 2024 MWC
- An alternate selection process will be available for those unable to attend any of the training or selection events (See FAQ for details)
Regional Training Camp
February 24-25
University of California, Davis | Davis, Calif.
Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning
Exact times TBD
Regional Training Camp
March 16-17
Queens University | Queens, N.C.
Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning
Exact times TBD
MWC Selection Event
May 4-5
Location based on age group (TBD)
University of Richmond | Richmond, Va.
The College of William & Mary | Williamsburg, Va.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET
Please stay tuned for additional emails with registration and logistics information.
Preperation for MWC After Selection
After the May MWC Selection Tournament occurs and teams have been announced, additional training sessions to prepare for the MWC will be determined through collaboration with coaches and players. Adult tournament and training weekends will be announced as they are confirmed.
For Masters athletes who are not named to a MWC team, domestic playing opportunities will be shared.