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This page lists the state carnivals and state championships for districts or schools to nominate and participate in.
To find out which primary district your school is in and for your convenor contact details see the School Sport SA districts, zones and regions page.
State carnivals for students in year 5 and 6
Representative teams from primary districts participate in a round robin state carnival. A minimum of 2 trials will be held and information will be sent to schools by the district convenor.
For 2024 the following sports will be offered. Dates and venues of the carnivals are listed in the table, see the individual event pages for further details.
| Sport | Competition | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian football | Boys | Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 May | Barratt Reserve, West Beach |
| Australian football | Girls | Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 October | Barratt Reserve, West Beach |
| Cricket | Boys and girls | Monday 4 to Wednesday 6 November | Various metro venues |
| Football (soccer) | Country districts boys and girls | Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 August | ServiceFM Stadium, Gepps Cross |
| Football (soccer) | Metro districts boys and girls | Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 August | ServiceFM Stadium, Gepps Cross |
| Hockey | Boys and girls | Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 September | Adelaide University Playing Fields, West Beach |
| Netball | Boys and country districts girls | Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 June | Netball SA Stadium |
| Netball | Metro districts girls | Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June | Netball SA Stadium |
| Softball | Boys and girls | Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 March | Barratt Reserve, West Beach |
| Tennis | Boys and girls | Wednesday 20 to Friday 22 November | Various metro venues. |
State championships
District representative teams for students in year 4 to 6
Representative teams from each primary district participate in a one day championship. Team selection information will be sent to schools by the district convenor.
For 2024 the following sports will be offered. See the individual event pages for further event details.
| Sport | Competition | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | All districts | Thursday 6 June | Oakbank Racecourse |
| Swimming | Country districts division 1 and 2 | Monday 8 April | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Swimming | Metro districts division 1 and 2 | Tuesday 9 April | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Track and field | Country division 1 and 2 | Monday 16 September | Athletics SA Stadium |
| Track and field | Metro division 1 and 2 | Tuesday 17 September | Athletics SA Stadium |
School individual and team entry
Schools nominate individual students or teams to participate.
For 2024 the following sports will be offered. See individual event pages for further details.
| Sport | Competition | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | Year 7 to 12 | Thursday 6 June | Oakbank Racecourse |
| Cycling | Year 7 to 12 | Tuesday 20 February | Victoria Park |
| Diving | 10 to 19 years of age | Monday 26 February | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Ekiden relay | Year 7 to 12 | Thursday 17 October | Bonython Park |
| Golf 12 and under | 12 years and under | Minor rounds: various dates. | Minor rounds: various venues. Finals: West Beach Parks |
| Golf 14 and 16 and under | Under 14 and under 16 | To be confirmed | North Adelaide Golf Club |
| Golf individual | Year 7 to 12 | Minor rounds: Monday 26 or Tuesday 5 March. Finals: Wednesday 8 May | Minor rounds: The Vines Golf Club. Finals: West Beach Parks |
| Golf teams stableford | Year 7 to 12 | Monday 23 September | North Adelaide Golf Club |
| Mountain bike | Year 5 and 6 | Friday 10 May | Craigburn Farm |
| Mountain bike | Year 7 to 12 | Thursday 9 May | Craigburn Farm |
| Surfing | Year 7 to 12 | Event 1: Monday 28 October | Mid or South Coast. Venues announced on the day. |
| Swimming | Year 7 to 12 A grade (night) | Monday 26 February | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Swimming | Year 7 to 12 B grade | Tuesday 27 February | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Swimming | Year 7 to 12 C grade | Wednesday 28 February | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Swimming | Year 7 to 12 D grade | Thursday 29 February | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Swimming | Year 7 to 12 E grade | Monday 26 February | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Swimming | Year 7 to 12 individual swimmers including multiclass students with disability. | Monday 26 February | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| Tennis | Year 7 and 8 boys | Wednesday 6 March | Peake Gardens Riverside Tennis Club |
| Tennis | Year 7 and 8 girls | Friday 8 March | Seaside Tennis Club |
| Tennis | Year 9 and 10 boys | Thursday 7 March | Seaside Tennis Club |
| Tennis | Year 9 and 10 girls | Friday 8 March | Seaside Tennis Club |
| Tennis | Year 11 and 12 boys and girls | Tuesday 5 March | Peake Gardens Riverside Tennis Club |
| Track and field | Year 7 to 12 A grade | Friday 5 April | SA Athletics Stadium |
| Track and field | Year 7 to 12 B grade | Thursday 4 April | SA Athletics Stadium |
| Track and field | Year 7 to 12 C grade | Wednesday 3 April | SA Athletics Stadium |
| Track and field | Year 7 to 12 D grade and multiclass students with disability | Wednesday 27 March | SA Athletics Stadium |
| Track and field | Year 7 to 12 E grade | Tuesday 26 March | SA Athletics Stadium |
| Track and field | Year 7 to 12 F grade | Monday 25 March | SA Athletics Stadium |
| Triathlon | Year 7 to 12 boys and girls | Friday 15 November | To be confirmed |
