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12 years and under football (soccer) state teams

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    This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 12 years and under boys and girls football (soccer) state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2024.

    Who can nominate to be selected

    To nominate for selection, students must be:

    • enrolled at an affiliated school.
    • born in 2012, 2013, 2014.

    Where and when

    Port Kennedy, Western Australia from Sunday 13 to Friday 18 October 2024.

    Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

    Team officials

    • Boys coach - Dion Kirk, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
    • Boys team manager - Theo Tsiounis, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
    • Girls coach - Shaun Clifton, Findon High School
    • Girls team manager - Sara Husi, Sheidow Park Primary School

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

    How to nominate for trials

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

    You will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days 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

    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 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.

    Boys

    Trials will be held at ServiceFM Stadium, Matildas Drive, Gepps Cross 9am to 11am on

    • Wednesday 10 July
    • Thursday 11 July
    • Tuesday 16 July

    Girls

    Arrive 15minutes before the start of the trials to sign in with team officials. Trials will be held at the State Centre for Football, Matildas Drive, Gepps Cross on

    • Saturday 6 April 3pm to 5pm
    • Saturday 13 April 5pm to 6.45pm
    • Saturday 4 May 3pm to 5pm

    The final 2 trials are for invited students only at the State Centre for Football, Matildas Drive, Gepps Cross on

    • Saturday 11 May 5pm to 6.45pm
    • Saturday 18 May 3pm to 5pm

    Students will be advised of their selection or non-selection to the final 2 trials by email as soon as possible after trial 3.

    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.

    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 excursion.

    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 $600 which includes levies to participate at the championship and any training costs. Walkout and competition uniforms will be approximately $500 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 Football (Soccer) for fixtures and results as they are available.

    School Sport SA

    Phone: 8416 5900
    Email: education.stateteams [at] sa.gov.au

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