This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 12 and under and 10 to 19 years multiclass cross country state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2024.

Who can nominate to be selected

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born in 2012, 2013, 2014 for the 12 years and under team.
• born in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 2009, 2010, 2011 and hold a classification for the 10 to 19 years multiclass team.

Athletes in the 13 to 19 years age group that are not multiclass athletes can be selected in the Athletics SA team, see the Athletics SA to nominate.

Where and when

Yarra Glen, Victora from Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 August 2024.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Coach - Richard Coote, Berri Primary School
• Team manager - Melanie Cant, School Sport SA
• Team manager - Wendy Stimson, Trinity College

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

Trial details and selection process

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 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.

12 years and under

• All athletes must compete at the School Sport SA Cross Country Championship on Thursday 6 June 2024 at Oakbank Racecourse.
• Athletes placed first in their age group at the School Sport SA Cross Country Championship will automatically be offered a position in the team and are required to attend trial 2 if they choose to take up their position in the team.
• Athletes placed 2 to 20 in their age group at the School Sport SA Cros Country Championship will be invited to participate in trial 2.
• All athletes must complete the nomination form by the due date. Nomination form and due date to be advised.

Trial 2 for invited athletes to be held on Saturday 15 June at Carisbrooke Park 8.30am to 11.30am.

10 to 19 years multiclass students with disability

• All athletes must compete at the School Sport SA Cross Country Championship on Thursday 6 June 2024 at Oakbank Racecourse.
• Athletes who are classified and show potential to meet the qualifying times will be invited to participate in trial 2.

Trial 2 for invited athletes details to be advised.

How to nominate for trial 2

A trial cost of $10 inc GST per student is to be paid when nominating online. This is non-refundable. Nomination form and due date to be advised.

You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days once your nomination has been processed. Your school will also be sent a copy as confirmation of your nomination. Your school has the right to not approve a child’s involvement based on behaviour, attendance and other grounds as determined by the 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 excursion.

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 $500 which includes levies to participate at the championship and any training costs. If selected a $100 deposit is required to confirm your position in the team. Walkout and competition uniforms will be approximately $400 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 Cross Country for program of events and results as they are available.