Cup, U18 tourney on

Otago Hockey has a big Queen’s Birthday weekend ahead.

The association is hosting the annual Mainland Cup as well as an under-18 tournament.

The Mainland Cup is contested between Otago and Canterbury men’s and women’s teams.

Canterbury has dominated the event.

The Otago women and Canterbury women are drawn to play today at 4pm, and the men’s match is scheduled for 5.30pm.

The teams will play again tomorrow afternoon and again on Monday in a busy schedule.

The three-day under-18 tournament has attracted teams from South Canterbury, Central Otago and Southland as well as teams from Otago and Canterbury.

Otago Hockey Association pathway manager Hymie Gill could not be reached for comment.