This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 18 years and under boys' and girls' football (soccer) state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2025.

Who can nominate to be selected

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.

Where and when

Moreton Bay, Queensland from Saturday 26 July to Friday 1 August 2025

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Boys coach - Theo Tsiounis, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
• Boys team manager - Tony Burns, Warriappendi Secondary School
• Boys tour manager - Joseph Larecki, School Sport SA
• Girls coach - Ben Dale, School Sport SA
• Girls team manager - Eva Theo, Mt Carmel College

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

Team list

Boys

• Ali Afzalie, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
• Jacob Bament, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
• Jake Becker, Hallett Cove School
• Lachlan Bolzon, Trinity College
• Chris Davis, Craigmore High School
• Brodie Everett, Woodcroft College Inc
• Tumbika Kalua, Saint Ignatius College
• Shelton Karpoleh, Northern Adelaide Senior College
• Cooper Lambe, Cardijn College
• Aidan Leeming, Christian Brothers College
• Tristan Mallamo, Henley High School
• Isaac Matikulas, Blackfriars Priory School
• Panagiotis Politis, Adelaide High School
• William Sadiqi, Roma Mitchell Secondary College
• Socrates Tsangari, Henley High School
• Jack Tsentidis, Xavier College

Girls

• Charlotte Arnell, Glenunga International High School
• Taylah Barton, Seaford Secondary College
• Gracie Curtis, Cornerstone College
• Caitlyn Czapla, Henley High School
• April Davison, Immanuel College
• Layla Frahn, Eastern Fleurieu Strathalbyn 7-12
• Lauren Franklin, Cedar College
• Brooke Gilchrist, Sports College SA
• Ella Keam, Investigator College
• Dante Marcel, Investigator College
• Lily Mitchell, Gleeson College
• Shailey Mobbs, St Columba College
• Nila Mohring, Victor Harbor High School
• Lily Nicholls, Emmaus Christian College
• Elsie Siddall, The Heights School
• Demi Trethewey, Encounter Lutheran 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, 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 Football (Soccer) for fixtures and results as they are available.