This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 15 years and under boys and girls Australian football state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2025.

Who can be nominated to be selected

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born 2010, 2011, 2012.

Where and when

Moreton Bay, Queensland from Saturday 26 July to Saturday 2 August 2025.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Craig Roberts, Norwood Football Club
• Boys assistant coach - Darcy Springhall, Eastern Fleurieu School
• Boys assistant coach - Darren Woolford, Salisbury High School
• Boys team manager - Jonathan Grant, Braeview Primary School
• Girls coach - Sam Roland, Golden Grove HS
• Girls assistant coach - Shannon Griffin, Salisbury East High School
• Girls assistant coach - Georgia Madigan, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
• Girls team manager - Jovanka  Zecevic, Woodville 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. Complete the online nomination form here.

Boys nominations closed on Friday 4 April.

Girls nominations closed on Wednesday 9 April.

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

Initially, players will be invited to one of four sessions over two days.

The "Final" Trial will be invited players only in the second week of the school holidays.

Day 1:  
Monday 14th April 2025
Hectorville Sports & Community Club, 31 Fisher St, Magill

Trial 1:
8:00am – 11:30am
Players Born 2010

Trial 2:
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Players Born 2010

Day 2:
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Hectorville Sports & Community Club, 31 Fisher St, Magill

Trial 3:
8:00am – 11:30am
Players Born 2010/11

Trial 4:
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Players Born 2011/12

Day 3 – Final Trial - Invited players only
Thursday 24th April 2025
Hectorville Sports & Community Club, 31 Fisher St, Magill
9:00am – 2:00pm

Girls

Trial 1:
Sunday 13th April 2025 - all students nominated
Pulteney Grammar (Morgan and Atkinson Oval)
9:00am - 11:00am

Trial 2:
Monday 14th April - all students nominated
Adelaide University  (Park 12)
9:00am - 11:00am

Trial 3:
Wednesday 23rd April - Invited students
Adelaide University  (Park 12)
9:00am - 11:00am

Trial 4:
Thursday 24th April - Invited students
Adelaide University  (Park 12)
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.

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

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

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

The anticipated cost to School Sport SA is approximately $700 which includes levies to participate at the championship and any training costs. If selected a $100 deposit is required to confirm your position in the team. 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.

Accommodation, flights, meals, daily transport and personal spending money will be an additional cost for families and will not appear on the invoice from School Sport SA.

Fixtures and results

See School Sport Australia Australian Football as they become available.