2019 is an IHF Trophy year for Women for both the Junior and Youth age groups. Dates and location of the tournament are not known yet, but we expect the tournament will happen in the second half of 2019 outside of New Zealand.
PLAYERS: If you are interested in trialling, we are looking for expressions of interest from women players:
· Junior (born on or after 1 January 2000)
· Youth (born on or after 1 January 2002)
If you are interested in trialling, please email nzhfcoaching@handball.org.nz with your full name, email address, phone number and date of birth. First trials are expected to be held in February and depending on the interest from players, there will be a North Island and a South Island trial venue.
COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES AND MANAGERS: We are seeking these positions for both teams, so please send expressions of interest indicating what position you with to apply for. Send your EOI to secretary@handball.org.nz by Sunday 10th February 2019 providing details of your coaching or management experience.
Further information on IHF Trophy from IHF:
The IHF Trophy was reconfigured from 2018 and now includes two age categories - Junior and Youth. The best teams from both categories will advance to the Continental Phase, expected to be held later this year or early 2020. The winners of the IHF Trophy Intercontinental Junior Championships earn an automatic spot at the 2020 IHF Women’s Junior World Championships.
Lynda Hagen
NZHF Secretary-General