What is the JSC?
The Junior State Championship, often referred to as the JSC, is one of the major junior hockey events in Victoria.
The event brings together representative teams across the Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 boys’ and girls’ age groups. It has been a regular highlight of the Victorian hockey calendar for many years and provides junior players with the opportunity to compete in a higher-level tournament environment.
Greensborough Hockey Club players may have the opportunity to represent the North East Metro Red Devils, depending on age group, eligibility, selection and the relevant Hockey Victoria process.
For further information about playing for the North East Metro Red Devils, please email juniors@greensboroughhockeyclub.com.au.
How JSC fits into the Hockey Victoria pathway
JSC is a zone representative opportunity. For Under 14 athletes, Hockey Victoria currently uses JSC as an Academy identification and assessment pathway. Other athletes may enter the high-performance pathway through Hockey Victoria processes such as Draft Camp or an Open Player Assessment, depending on age group and the current season.
Hockey Victoria manages Academy and State Team nomination, assessment and selection. Athletes seeking State Team selection must follow Hockey Victoria’s current nomination and assessment process; Greensborough Hockey Club does not control or guarantee external selection.
- Hockey Victoria High Performance pathway
- Hockey Victoria registrations and nominations
- Junior State Championships and zone information
The club can help players and families understand how external representative opportunities sit alongside normal club hockey and player development.