This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 15 years and under boys and girls touch football 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 2011, 2012, 2013.
• South Australia has age dispensation for touch football for up to 3 students who turn 16 after 30 June 2026.

Where and when

Newcastle Harness Racing. Newcastle, New South Wales.

Sunday 25 to Friday 30 October 2026.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Reg Dunthorne, Cabra College
• Boys team manager - Greg Frost, Elizabeth East Primary School
• Girls coach - Mick Gray, School Sport SA
• Girls team manager - Lauren Lawson, Peterborough High School
• Tour manager - Georgie Shearer, Investigator College

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 Friday 1 May.

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

Boys

Trial 1
Sunday 3 May 2026,
Park 17 - Touch football grounds - TBC
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Trial 2
Saturday 9 May 2026,
Park 17 - Touch football grounds - TBC
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Girls

Trial 1
Sunday 3 May 2026,
Park 17 - Touch football grounds 
9:00am - 12:00pm

Trial 2
Saturday 9 May 2026,
Park 17 - Touch football grounds 
1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Boys

• Liam Allison, Cedar College
• Edward Berry, Marryatville High School
• Reghardt Bezuidenhout, Immanuel College
• Noah Charlesworth, Sacred Heart College Champagnat
• Ashton Dolphin, Cabra Dominican College
• Jasper Jarvis, Cabra Dominican College
• Charlie Kent, Cabra Dominican College
• Luca Miller, Unley High School
• Dylan Percy, Seaview High School
• Boston Roper, Rostrevor College
• Cooper Shaw, Rostrevor College
• Lachlan Shearer, Investigator College
• Oswald Thomas, Cabra Dominican College
• Morrison Vlok, Sacred Heart College Champagnat

Selection criteria

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 experience.

Accommodation, flights, and daily transport

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 Touch Football for fixtures and results as they are available.