Registration for USA Men's Master's Indoor Trials for 2021 MIWC (in-person or online selection)

Registration for USA Men's Master's Indoor Trials for 2021 MIWC

In preparation for the 2021 WHA Master's Indoor World Cup, to be held March 10-14 2021 in Pennsylvania, we will be holding trials and selections for the USA Men's Master's Indoor teams on June 5th, beginning at 5pm Boston University, or via online selection process.

The in person trials is intentionally located the day before the Shooting Star Masters tournament for outdoor, since a large number of masters players are participating there.  

Complete this registration to register for in-person trials or to apply for online selection process.

What age ranges will be considered?

We are selecting for O40, O45, O50, and O55 men's indoor teams.  

Am I elgible?

All players born in the calendar year 1981 or before are age-eligible.

A player must be a full-time resident of the United States for 12 months prior to the world cup, or be a US citizen to be eligible to represent a US master’s team.  All players must be current USAFH members.

What is the registration cost?

Registration cost is $55 (plus taxes and fees).  However, this is discounted to $45 for those registering by March 31. 

Will there be fitness testing?

All players will be required to demonstrate current fitness levels.  This may be done at the in-person trials or completed via video submission prior to trials date.  In case of documented injury, players may request an exemption in writing prior to trials date but will be required to demonstrate fitness before confirmation of a spot.  The fitness tests are designed to be quick, simple, and provide a useful baseline assessment, while keeping injury risk low. The tests are: Field players: 800m run, for time.  Goal keepers: 20 burpees, for time (how-to video).

How do I apply via Online Application / What if I cannot attend the trials?

We strongly recommend everyone who is interested in being considered for a team to attend the trials; this will provide the best chance for selection.  However, we will still consider players who are not able to attend in person, via online application.

In case of injury or emergency, please email usamensmastersindoor@gmail.com to provide medical documentation and to see what accommodations can be made.  Any accommodations for injury or emergency will be made on a case by case basis by the men's master's indoor subcommittee.

How do I register?

All players who wish to be considered for a team must register, regardless of whether they will attend the in-person trials.  To register, purchase a ticket to this eventbrite event and fill out the associated form.  Be sure to register early to take advantage of early registration discounts.

What if I miss the registration deadline?

The deadline is firm -- register by June 4th for consideration for the 2021 MIWC.  In 2019, the committee did indeed deny late applicants, and we expedt to enforce this policy similarly this year.

What will happen at the trials?

Expect to begin with fitnes testing -- see below for details -- and then some amount of drills, small sided play, and full game play as directed by coaches and / or selectors.  Because multiple age groups will be at this trials, there will be built in rest periods while groups alternate.  There will be coaches and selectors present at the trials.

What are the selection criteria?

Selectors will be assessing indoor skills and knowledge, indoor team play, fitness, and ability to execute tactics and systems for the indoor game.

What is the time commitment if selected?

Indoor is a team game, and team preparation is critical for success at the MIWC level.  We expect there to be the following mandatory team commitments, where all selected players are expected to attend.

• January 2-3, 2020: Training Camp.  Location TBD, but will be either Philadelphia, Boston, or Toronto.

• February 19-21: Training Camp + NIT’s. Richmond, VA.  Team training on Friday, NIT tournament Saturday and Sunday.

• March 8-14: Masters Indoor World Cup, Pottstown PA.  Team training / practice matches Monday and Tuesday, March 8-9.  MIWC games March 10-14.

Players unable to attend mandatory team events may be dropped.

Will I also be able to play in the Shooting Stars outdoor tournament that weekend in Boston?

Yes!  The Shooting Stars tournament begins the following day.

Are there nearby hotels?

The Holiday Inn Brookline is walking distance to the BU facility and has reasonable rates.  But many folks coming in from out of town for the Shooting Stars tournament will be staying at the tournament hotel.  See details here.

Do I need an indoor stick?

Yes, indoor sticks are required.  Left hand indoor glove is also required for field players.

What if I have other questions?

Email usamensmastersindoor@gmail.com with any other questions.