Official Qualification Tournament for the Olympic Games
Oceania Cup 2011
Hobart 6-9 October
Tasmanian Hockey Centre
The Oceania Cup 2011 will see Australia and New Zealand compete for the two available Oceania spots in the 2012 London Olympic Games. With Fiji men and women pulling out of the Oceania Cup 2011, both Australia and New Zealand have secured their spot in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Official Qualification Tournament for the Olympic Games
Oceania Cup 2011
Hobart 6-9 October
Tasmanian Hockey Centre
The Oceania Cup 2011 will see Australia and New Zealand compete for the two available Oceania spots in the 2012 London Olympic Games. With Fiji men and women pulling out of the Oceania Cup 2011, both Australia and New Zealand have secured their spot in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Tickets are now on Sale - head to www.centertainment.com.au
Men's Competition
Kookaburras
The number one ranked team in the world will be looking to secure a spot in their 14th consecutive Olympic Games. The Oceania Cup matches will be a good lead-up into a busy latter part of the year; including the International Super series in October and Champions Trophy in December.
New Zealand Black Sticks
The 7th ranked nation in the world will be aiming to qualify for the Olympic Games, as well as get serious match practice against the highly ranked Kookaburras. Their form has been good after finishing 4th at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in May.
Women's Competition
Hockeyroos
The Hockeyroos are the 2nd ranked Oceania team and currently ranked 7th in the world. They will be hoping to improve on their recent good form against Argentina in April. The players should be fit and firing after a solid year of competition including: Argentina Series, AHL, 4 Nations Invitational, Netherlands Series, and The Champions Trophy.
New Zealand Black Sticks
The Black Sticks are currently one world ranking ahead of the Hockeyroos and subsequently the number one ranked Oceania team. The Black Sticks have been in very good form in 2011 with series victories over Korea & Japan, and a drawn series with top ranked Argentina.
Match Fixture
The order of play is based on world rankings.
Men: 1-Australia, 2- New Zealand
Women: 1-New Zealand, 2-Australia
Thursday 6th October 2011 | |||
New Zealand v Australia | Men | 2 v 1 | 5.30pm |
Australia v New Zealand | Women | 2 v 1 | 7.30pm |
Friday 7th October 2011 | Rest Day | ||
Saturday 8th October 2011 | |||
New Zealand v Australia | Women | 2 v 1 | 1.00pm |
Australia v New Zealand | Men | 2 v 1 | 3.00pm |
Sunday 9th October 2011 | |||
Australia v New Zealand | Women | 2 v 1 | 1.00pm |
New Zealand v Australia | Men | 2 v 1 | 3.30pm |
