This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 12 years and under track and field 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 in 2014, 2015, 2016.

To nominate as a multiclass students with disability as above, plus students must hold a classification.

Where and when

Lakeside Stadium. Albert Park, Victoria.

Sunday 29 November to Thursday 3 December 2026.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Coach (Distance Running) - TBC
• Coach (Jumps) - TBC
• Coach (Sprints) - TBC
• Coach (Throws) - TBC
• Team Manager - Kylie Ashworth, Reynella Primary School
• Team Manager - Mike Clark, School Sport SA
• Team Manager - Wendy Stimson, Trinity College
• Team Manager - TBC

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

How to nominate for selection

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

Nomination form and due date to be advised.

Selection process

Meeting the selection criteria does not guarantee selection in the team. Selection is taken from the results state championships. Selection is for individual and relay events. Selection in a School Sport SA state team is final.

• Athletes must nominate by the due dates listed above.
• Selection is based on the results of nominated athletes from the Sapsasa state championship.
• Overall team size (to ensure supervision ratios are adhered to) and maximum number of athletes permitted per event.
• Times do not need to be submitted when nominating.
• Multiclass students with a disability must hold a current Athletics Australia Classification to be selected.

An athlete who nominates and is eligible for the state team can be selected for any number of events within the minimum and maximum range allowed however, the final decision rests with School Sport SA.

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

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

The anticipated cost to School Sport SA is approximately $700 which includes levies to participate at the championship and any training costs. Walkout and competition uniforms will be approximately $450 depending on the number of items ordered. This will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier.

Program and results

See School Sport Australia Track and Field for the program and results as they are available.