This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 18 years and under golf state team 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

Bribie Island, Queensland from Saturday 26 July to Friday 1 August 2025

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Team manager - Daniel Hornhardt
• Team manager - Tamara Denton

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

Selection criteria

Team will consist of 6 boys and 6 girls.

Students will be invited to attend the Secondary Individuals Championships Finals Day based on their stroke score from the minor round day. If a student is unable to attend a minor round day for legitimate reasons they may seek an exemption to attend the finals day. The must be done prior to the minor round day. Contact Daniel Hornhardt.

• Nominate online to be considered.
• The top three boys and girls on finals day will receive an automatic qualification for the state team.
• 3 additional boys and girls will be selected based on the following criteria
  • Results from recent golf Australia competitions.
  • Results from the Secondary individual championships (minor round and finals days).
  • Golf Australia handicap at the time of selection.

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.

Team meeting and championship expectations

All selected team members will be required to attend a team meeting and 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

If selected in a state team, a non-refundable flight booking fee applies. This amount will be included on the student’s itemised invoice. All team members travel as a group to and from the championship and stay in group accommodation with team officials. All travel and accommodation arrangements are coordinated by School Sport SA. Parent/caregivers may negotiate independent travel arrangements for the return trip to Adelaide only.

Championship costs

An individual itemised account will be provided for every student selected in a School Sport SA state team.

The cost is estimated to be to be approximately $2800 for this championship. Flights, accommodation, transport, food, levies, and training costs will be included on the invoice.

Uniform ordering will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier. Personal spending money will be an additional cost for families and will not appear on the invoice.

Program and results

See School Sport Australia Golf for the program of events and results as they are available.