This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 18 years and under bowls state team to compete at the School Sport Australia championship in 2026.

Who can nominate to be selected

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.

When and where

Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Ocean Grove, Victoria.

Sunday 6 September to Thursday 10 September, 2026.

Team officials

• Coach - Cath Greenslade, Bowls SA
• Team Manager - Tony Burns, Warriappendi Secondary School

The team will be under the supervision of the team officials to meet supervision ratios.

How to nominate for trials:

A non-refundable trial fee of $10 inc GST per student is to be paid when nominating online.

Nominations closed 4:00pm Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Trial details

Trial 1:
Sunday 26 April 2026
9:30am - 3:00pm
Torrensville Bowling Club - Dennis Mutton Drive

Trial 2: VENUE CHANGE
Sunday 31 May 2026
9:30am - 3:00pm
Playford Bowling Club, Goodman Rd, Elizabeth South Australia 5112

Trials are run in a safe and supportive learning environment to select the state team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships.

• Students are to wear an appropriate school sports top, footwear any sport specific equipment.
• Parents/caregivers are responsible for organising transport to and from the trials.
• If unforeseen circumstances mean the trials are unable to go ahead, families and schools will be notified as soon as possible. Trials will either be rescheduled if time permits, or an alternative option will be organised.

Selection process

Students will be involved in drills and competitive scenarios to select the team based on:

• Ability and game sense in the sport
• Willingness to listen and learn from feedback
• Teamwork
• Level of skill and sport knowledge
• Fitness level and effort
• Positive attitude at trials and school
• Demonstration of being a good sport and behaviour on and off the playing arena

Parental permission must be obtained to be selected to attend the championship.

Team list

• Robert Booth (Nuriootpa High School)
• Callum Butler (Adelaide High School)
• Serina Doyle (Henley High School)
• Erin Eckermann (Marryatville High School)
• Jakobe Evans (Gladstone High School)
• Darcy Jones (Booleroo Centre District School)
• Mary King (Mark Oliphant College)
• Aleriya Muir (Marryatville High School)
• Elliot Webster-Brown (Modbury High School)
• Skye Wilson (Grant High School)

School endorsement

Selection in a School Sport SA state team requires endorsement from the student’s school principal before confirming their place in the team. Therefore, parents are advised not to make any arrangements that incur costs until the school has confirmed that the student fulfils all requirements.

Training and championship expectations

All selected team members will be required to attend all team trainings and a team photo shoot.

Country team members travelling more than 2 hours can negotiate their commitment.

The selected student agrees to attend the competition for the full duration including the opening and closing ceremonies and the educational experience.

Accommodation, flights, and daily transport

Parents/caregivers who can accompany their child must book and manage accommodation, flights and daily transport for the entire championship.

Should this not be possible then the family will need to negotiate with School Sport SA to arrange appropriate flights, accommodation, meals and daily transport for their child which will be an additional cost. Negotiations must begin within 1 week of the team being announced.

Championship costs

An individual itemised account will be provided for every student selected in a School Sport SA state team.

The anticipated cost to School Sport SA is approximately $700 which includes levies to participate at the championship and any training costs. Walkout and competition uniforms will be approximately $450 depending on the number of items ordered. This will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier.

Accommodation, flights, meals, daily transport and personal spending money will be an additional cost for families and will not appear on the invoice from School Sport SA.

Program and results

See School Sport Australia Bowls for fixtures and results as they are available.