This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 18 years and under tennis state teams 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

Alexander Park Tennis Club. Perth, Western Australia.

Saturday 2 May to Friday 8 May 2026.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Coach - Josh Boots, Tennis SA
• Team manager - Dean Carter, St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School
• Tour manager - Natalie Carling, Trinity Gardens School

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

How to nominate for selection

Nominations closed 4:00pm Friday 13 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.

Selection process /criteria

All students wishing to be considered for selection must nominate online by 4:00pm Friday 13 February. Meeting the selection criteria does not guarantee selection.

The players with the highest UTR will be selected in the team.

The top 7 boys and top 7 girls will be selected in the team to travel to the championship.

There will be students who will be selected as non-travelling reserves.

Selected players must attend 2 compulsory training sessions/team meetings held before to the championships. Details will be advised to selected players.

Players will be notified of their selection or non-selection by Monday 16 February.

Players who participate at the School Sport Australia Championship will receive UTR points.

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

Team List

• Max Edwards - Marryatville High School
• Eliza Gauvin - Seymour College
• Taylor Glennon - Marryatville High School
• Sofia Haddock - Pulteney Grammar School
• Dayna Harrison - Westminster School
• Lakshay Madankumar - Westminster School
• Nikola Markulin - Hamilton Secondary College
• Ava Moukachar - Pulteney Grammar School
• Sienna Privopoulos - Open Access College Marden Campus
• Oparah Rajakaruna - Marryatville High School
• Uvain Samaraweera - Marryatville High School
• Aahan Soni - Marryatville High School
• Orlando St Claire - Marryatville High School
• Clynton Vuong - Prince Alfred 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 Tennis for fixtures and results as they become available.