Gold Coast teens named in 2026 Queensland U16 Indoor Teams
Locals selected for Queensland Indoor U16 Boys Teams for 2026
What’s happening
Queensland has named its 2026 U16 Boys Indoor Teams after last weekend’s U16 Indoor Championships. The squads will compete at the Australian Indoor Championships in Goulburn from 13 to 17 January 2026.
Two Gold Coast athletes have made the list. Jake Hamilton has been selected in the Gold Team, while Hugh Marshall has been named as a shadow player.
Why it matters
These selections show the strength of young talent from the Gold Coast. The Australian Indoor Championships give these athletes a chance to test their skills on a national stage and gain valuable high-level experience.
Local impact
Families and clubs across the Coast now have two young players to back in January. Their selection also reflects the solid development programs running in local associations.
By the numbers
Two Gold Coast players have been named across the squads.
Jake Hamilton, from Ballina, will compete in the Gold Team.
Hugh Marshall, from Richmond Hill, has been listed among the Shadows.
Zoom in
Jake Hamilton joins a strong Gold Team that includes players from Brisbane, Toowoomba, Mackay, Townsville, Rockhampton, and South Brisbane Vipers. His inclusion puts him alongside some of the state’s best rising indoor hockey talent.
Shadow player Hugh Marshall sits in a group that covers athletes from Cairns to Maryborough, Brisbane and Mackay. Shadows remain on standby for call-up if required.
Zoom out
The broader Queensland squads feature boys from every corner of the state, highlighting the depth of indoor hockey talent in regional and metro centres. The Maroon and Gold Teams will face top national competition when they arrive in Goulburn.
What to look for next
Team preparations will ramp up as January approaches. The next key updates will come once Queensland Hockey outlines training plans and match schedules for the national championships.