This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 12 years and under boys and girls softball 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.

Where and when

Edmonton, Queensland from Saturday 12 to Thursday 17 October 2024.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Dan Heywood, School Sport SA
• Boys team manager - Michele Heywood, School Sport SA
• Girls coach - Elisa Chillingworth, St Francis Xavier Regional Catholic School
• Girls team manager - Lyn Callaghan, School Sport SA

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. Complete the online nomination form by Monday 25 March 2024.

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

Trial 1 and 2 will be held at Barratt Reserve, West Beach Road, West Beach after the last games of the Softball Sapsasa State Carnival on

• Tuesday 26 March 3pm to 5pm on Diamond 12
• Wednesday 27 March 3pm to 4.30pm on Diamond 11

Trial 3 and 4 will be held at West Beach Primary School Hector Street, West Beach 10am to 12noon on

• Sunday 7 April
• Sunday 28 April

Students must attend a minimum of 2 trials to be considered for selection.

Girls

Trial 1 will be held at Barratt Reserve, West Beach Road, West Beach after the last games of the Softball Sapsasa State Carnival on Wednesday 27 March. Students not participating in the state carnival do not need to attend.

Trials 2, 3 and 4 will be held at Seaton High School Diamond Sports Shed, Glenburnie Street, Seaton 10am to 12noon on

• Sunday 7 April
• Sunday 28 April
• Sunday 5 May

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. 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 Softball for fixtures and results as they are available.