This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 18 years and under baseball state team to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2026.

Who can be nominated to be selected

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born in, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Where and when

Barrett Reserve. West Beach, South Australia.

Sunday 26 April to Saturday 2 May 2026.

Team officials

• Coach - Nick Vasic, Sacred Heart College
• Coach - Connor Yeatman, Baseball SA
• Coach - Aidan Prokopec, Baseball SA
• Team manager - Jared King, School Sport SA

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

How to nominate for trials

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

Nominations closed 4:00pm Friday 13 February.

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

Trial 1
Venue: West Beach Parks.
Date: Sunday 15 February 
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
**Students in under 16 club team (play at 9:00am) can trial from 7:15am. Please contact Jared King if you intend to attend this.

Trial 2
Venue: West Beach Parks.
Date: Wednesday 18 February 
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Trial 3
Venue: West Beach Parks.
Date: Sunday 22 February 
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am

Selection process

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.

Team List

• Liam Allen - Sacred Heart College Marcellin
• Tommy Bird - Seaton High School
• Tate Coulls - Wirreanda Secondary School
• Matthew Dunn - Christian Brothers College
• Dorian Edmonds - Seaton High School
• Ollie Fielder - Woodcroft College Inc
• Deakin Filko - Gawler and District College B-12
• Alexander Gray - St Johns Grammar Secondary Campus
• Campbell Hodgetts - Henley High School
• Luke Kennedy - St Johns Grammar Secondary Campus
• Toby Kortekaas - Seaton High School
• Lucas Manson - Golden Grove High School
• William Matthews - Willunga High School
• Lucas Wilson - Sacred Heart College
• Kyan Taufui - Seaton High School
• Zac Tibbits - Golden Grove High School
• Taj Williams - Seaview High School
• Jack Wilton - Endeavour 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

Students will not stay in group accommodation as the championship is held in Adelaide. Parents/caregivers must arrange daily transport for their child.

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. 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.

Fixtures and Results

See Baseball - School Sport Australia for fixtures and results as they are available.