This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 12 years and under boys and girls cricket 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.
• South Australia has age dispensation for girls cricket for up to 3 girls who turn 13 after 30 June 2026.

Where and when

Various grounds in Newcastle, New South Wales.

Saturday 24 October to Friday 30 October 2026.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability and required arrival and departure times.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Luke Terry, Adelaide High School
• Boys team manager - Mitchell Walton, Adelaide High School
• Girls coach - Daniel Murdoch, Grange Primary School
• Girls team manager - Dayna Benson, Seaford Rise Primary School

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 Tuesday 24 March 4:00pm.

Boys

Complete the online nomination form by Wednesday 24 June 4:00pm.

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

Girls

Trial 1
Sunday 29 March
Adelaide University Cricket Club - West Beach Facility. 625-671 Burbridge Road, West Beach SA 5024
9:00am–10:30am

Trial 2
Wednesday 8 April
Adelaide University Cricket Club - West Beach Facility. 625-671 Burbridge Road, West Beach SA 5024
4:00pm–5:30pm

Trial 3
Sunday 12 April
Adelaide University Cricket Club - West Beach Facility. 625-671 Burbridge Road, West Beach SA 5024
10:00am–11:30am

Boys

• Players will be allocated to one of the below sessions.
• Indicate on the nomination form any dates you are unable to attend.
• Country players will be given priority for sessions on Sunday 28 June.
• After these sessions a squad will be selected for the final selection trials.

All sessions will be held at the Adelaide Oval Indoor Nets, War Memorial Drive, Adelaide

Sunday 28 June

Session 1: 9am to 10.30am
Session 2: 11am to 12.30pm

Monday 29 June

Session 3: 5pm to 6.30pm

Wednesday 1 July

Session 4: 5pm to 6.30pm

Sunday 26 July Invite Only

Session date and time to be confirmed to invited players.

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

Girls

• Maddie Cameron, Faith Lutheran College
• Elkie Clark, St James School
• Sascha Klingbiel, Greenock Primary School
• Madeleine McGregor, Tenison Woods College
• Asha Medlow, St Josephs School Kingswood
• Gopika Pandit, Adelaide High School
• Ivy Raymond, St Francis de Sales College
• Anastasia Robertson, Adelaide High School
• Evasha Shrestha, Sacred Heart College Champagnat
• Lakshmi Singaram, Paringa Park Primary School
• Sophia Smith, Gleeson College
• Khwahish Toor, Brighton Secondary School

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. 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 Cricket for fixtures and results as they are available.