Inter-Pro Player Development & Competitions 2021-22

Inter-Pro Player Development & Competitions 2021-22

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Hockey Ireland’s High Performance Committee and Inter-Pro Working Group have outlined their updated player development programmes and competitions for the 2021-22 season.

The overall format of interprovincial competition is changing from a weekend competition to matches spread throughout the season, culminating in a final at season end. The new format will see no overnight stays for any team.

A revised Player Pathway/Hooked For Life training and development curriculum will be followed by each province.

• National coaches will be actively engaged with the provinces
  • Outlining required curriculum
  • Visiting training on a regular basis
  • Attending competition matches
• National panel players will be training with their provincial panels as part of a move to regionalise their programmes
  • Some modifications for U21Gs who have international competitions during the season and already have an extensive development squad 
• Training panels in the province to include
  • a competition panel:  typically players born in the 2^nd year of eligibility
  • a development panel: typically players born in the 1^st year of eligibility

The competition age groups for 2021-22 are as follows:

Player Pathway / Hooked for Life