What’s happening?
A number of locals have been announced in the 2026 Queensland Open and U21 Men’s and Women’s Teams following the Open and U21 Indoor Championships held in Toowoomba over the weekend.
The Queensland Opens Teams will compete at the Australian Indoor Championships from 11 to 15 January 2026 in Canberra, ACT, while the U21 Teams will compete from 16 to 19 January 2026, also in Canberra.
Why it matters
The team announcements recognise the efforts of players across Queensland who performed strongly at the Toowoomba championships. The selections confirm the athletes who will represent the state at the upcoming national competitions.
Local impact
Rockhampton is well represented in the 2026 Queensland squads. Talicia Canty (Karana Downs), Jessica Moffat (Karalee), and Emily Witheyman-Crump (Raceview) were all selected in the Open Women’s Team, while Amy Moffat (Gracemere) was named in the U21 Women’s Shadows.
By the numbers
• 4 players with Rockhampton links named across the 2026 Queensland Indoor Teams.
• 3 Open Women’s players selected – Talicia Canty, Jessica Moffat, and Emily Witheyman-Crump.
• 1 U21 Women’s Shadow – Amy Moffat.
Zoom in
The 2026 Queensland Indoor Open and U21 Teams include athletes from across the state, representing associations such as Brisbane, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Mackay, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Vipers, and Toowoomba. Rockhampton’s representation among the Open and U21 Women’s divisions highlights the local players’ achievements at the recent championships.
Zoom out
The Australian Indoor Championships in Canberra will bring together state teams from around the country for two consecutive events in January 2026. Queensland’s Open teams will compete first from 11–15 January, followed by the U21 teams from 16–19 January.
What to look for next
Rockhampton players will now prepare for the national indoor hockey championships in Canberra, where the Queensland squads will compete against other state and territory teams in January 2026.
