18/05/2024
2024 ISAZ HOCKEY NATIONALS LINEUP SET
Following the conclusion of the last regional qualifiers which were held yesterday at the Italian School of Lusaka, the lineup of all the Schools that have secured qualification is now set.
The ISAZ Hockey Nationals is an annual event which is held during the winter to crown the best School in the field Hockey competition and serves as selection for the developmental teams that go on to represent Zambia at the test series in Zimbabwe.
Games coordinator Ishmael Mbatata expressed his gratitude to all the teams that showed great sportsmanship during and after the games, recognizing the importance of Sports in schools.
"Incorporating sports into the school curriculum goes beyond promoting physical fitness; it shapes well-rounded individuals equipped with essential life skills.
Hockey is one of the fastest growing sports among all schools in Zambia and I am happy to see a couple of new schools getting involved this year, actually one of the schools (Rhodespark) which recently joined has gone on to qualify for the nationals," he said.
The Hockey Schools Nationals will bring together all top Hockey Schools across Zambia as they battle it out for the prestigious trophy.
Ishmael Mbatata said the impact of the Hockey Schools Nationals would be felt right across the Territory.
“We are so grateful and excited to continue this annual event, it is a program that all other Hockey Associations are taking seriously and we are excited about the impact it can have for young people across the country.
We want to ensure we are connecting with these students and providing them with opportunities to engage with hockey, enjoying the many benefits our game can bring including improved health and wellbeing, creating lifelong friendships and uniting community,” Mbatata said.
With the prestigious National Hockey competition will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Italian School of Lusaka and the following have secured qualification.
In the Girls category;
Lusaka International Community School, Martin House, Italian School of Lusaka and Baobab College will represent Midlands & Southern Region while Trident College, Chengelo, Simba International and Kabitaka will represent the Northern & Central Region.
In the Boys category, we see the Italian School of Lusaka, Rhodespark, Martin House and the Lusaka International Community School represent the Midlands & Southern Region with the Northern & Central Region being represented by Trident College, Chengelo, Simba International and Mpelembe.
Italian School of Lusaka Lusaka International Community School (LICS) Martin House Simba International Baobab College Trident College Rhodes Park School Mpelembe Secondary School Kabitaka
