This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 16 years and under boys and 18 years and under girls football (soccer) 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.
• boys born 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.
• girls born 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.

Where and when

Port Kennedy, Western Australia from Sunday 11 to Friday 16 August 2024

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Rod del Nido, Underdale High School
• Boys team manager - Tony Burns, LeFevre High School
• Boys tour manager - Joe Larecki, School Sport SA
• Girls coach -to be confirmed
• Girls assistant coach - Dion Kirk, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
• Girls tour manager - Ben Dale, Our Saviour Lutheran School

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

How to nominate for trials

A trial cost of $10 inc GST per student is to be paid when nominating online. This is non-refundable. Complete the nomination form by

• Boys nomination form due Wednesday 1 May.
• Girls - 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.

Trial details

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.

Boys

This is a state team intended for players who are predominantly 15 and 16 years old in 2024. Parents and caregivers, please ensure that your child is at the right skill level to compete against others who are in this age group.

All trials will be held at Underdale High School, 19 Garden Tce, Underdale form 3pm to 4.30pm on

• Sunday 5 May
• Sunday 12 May
• Sunday 19 May
• Sunday 26 May

Girls

To be advised.

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.

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 $600 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 $500 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

Fixtures and results

See School Sport Australia Football (Soccer) for fixtures and results as they are available.