This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 18 years and under girls softball state team to compete at the School Sport Australia championships 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.

Where and when

Blacktown International Sports Park. Rooty Hill, NSW

Sunday 24 to Friday 29 May 2026.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Coach - Lana Kaesler, Mark Oliphant College
• Assistant coach - Jordan Harris, Salisbury East High School
• Tour manager - Maddie Cameron, Salisbury East High School

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

How to nominate for trials/selection

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

Nominations closed on 4pm Thursday 26 February 2026.

You will receive a confirmation email 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

Trial 1:
Sunday 1 March
Diamond 2, Barratt Reserve West Beach
9:00am - 11:00am

Trial 2:
Sunday 15 March
Diamond 2, Barratt Reserve West Beach
9:00am - 11:00am

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.

Team list

• Kyarn Beazley, Xavier College - Two Wells Campus
• Emily Bullock, Concordia College
• Kadie-Lee Davidson, Willunga Waldorf School
• Jacqueline-Marie Davies-Morgante, Seaton High School
• Breanna Luxon, Cornerstone College
• Zoe Marrich, Trinity College
• Paige Moses, Henley High School
• Anastassia Sainsbury Dawe, Hope Christian College
• Ashia Scott, Trinity College
• Mia Soraghan-Meijer, Kildare College
• Tiahna Staker, Xavier College
• Sienna Sutton, Xavier College
• Casey Taylor, Charles Campbell College
• Ashlee Thomas, Seaview High School
• Sophie Walton, Scotch College

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 and travel

If selected in a state team, a non-refundable flight booking fee applies. This amount will be included on the student’s itemised invoice. All team members travel as a group to and from the championship and stay in group accommodation with team officials. All travel and accommodation arrangements are coordinated by School Sport SA. Parent/caregivers may negotiate independent travel arrangements for the return trip to Adelaide only.

Championship costs

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

The cost is estimated to be to be approximately $2800 for this championship. Flights, accommodation, transport, food, levies, and training costs will be included on the invoice.

Uniform ordering will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier. Personal spending money will be an additional cost for families and will not appear on the invoice.

Fixtures and results

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