NIAS nurtures hockey talent in Tamworth

Oct. 20, 2014, 4 a.m.

NORTHERN Inland Academy of Sports hockey program takes a secondary position in the junior development landscape.

NORTHERN Inland Academy of Sports hockey program takes a secondary position in the junior developmentlandscape.

Hopefuls trialling for NIAS girls hockey spots in Tamworth on Saturday. Photo: Geoff ONeill 181014GOC01

All the best young players in the region have been identified and recruited into the new Hockey NSW Accelerated Athlete Program.

However, with so many talented young female and male players, those who dont make the AAP program are eligible for the NIAS hockey program, NIAS girls squad head coach Andrew Farmilo said.

He was on hand to run the selection trials at the Tamworth Hockey Complex on Saturday.

He had some 11 players trialling, with a number of others unable to attend for various reasons.

Well have 16 in the squad, Farmilo said.

Were not sure about the boys at this stage.

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NIAS nurtures hockey talent in Tamworth