This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 18 years and under girls football (soccer) state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2026.

We are not submitting a 18 years and under football (soccer) boys team for the School Sport Australia Championships in 2026. This decision was made at the manager level, informed by a range of cumulative factors that rendered the program for the 18 years and under boys football (soccer) unsustainable for 2026.

Who can nominate 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

Bundoora, Victoria.

Saturday 25 July to Friday 31 July 2026.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Girls coach - Ben Dale, School Sport SA
• Girls team manager - Renee Mamys, Victor Harbor High School

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

How to nominate for trials/selection

Girls

Nominations closed 4:00pm Wednesday 15 April 2026.

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

Trial details

Girls:

Please arrive to both trials 1 and 2 at 10:00am for registrations.

Trial 1:
Saturday 18 April 2026
O’Sullivan’s Beach sporting complex, Galloway Road, O’Sullivan’s Beach
10.30am – 12.00pm

Trial 2:
Saturday 2 May 2026
Service FM Stadium, Matildas Drive, Gepps Cross SA
10.30am - 12:00pm

Trial 3:
Sunday 17 May 2026
West Beach Parks Football Centre, West Beach SA
12:30pm

(TBC – Invite only)

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 process /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.

Team list

• Charlotte Arnell, Glenunga International High School
• Ruby Autio, Henley High School
• Maya Beggs, Henley High School
• Minnie Clark, Loreto College
• Poppy Clark, Loreto College
• Lara Dragani, St Michaels College
• Tanveer Dunduli, Pedare Christian College
• Evie-Mae Kaines, Mount Barker Waldorf School
• Nila Mohring, Victor Harbor High School
• Ciara O'Reilly, St. Michael’s College
• Topaz Pawlaczyk, Brighton Secondary School
• Georgia Peck, Pembroke School
• Izzy Phillips, Gleeson College
• Emma Potter, Prescott College Southern
• Elisha Sherwood, Sports College SA
• Demi Trethewey, Encounter Lutheran College
• Willow Woodward, Adelaide High School

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 Football (Soccer) for fixtures and results as they are available.