The Oztag community returned to the ever-welcoming Coffs Harbour for the first tournament since COVID-19, the inaugural NSW Senior State Cup.
Considering the disruption caused to Oztag competitions and training schedules this year, there was plenty of talent on display over the weekend.
Teams adjusted well to the unfamiliar game on, game off format; the exhibition of speed, skill and endurance was testament to the preparation of all teams.
The perfect conditions set the tone for a quality tournament, with congratulations owed to the crowned Champions:
Men’s 20s
Div 1 – Souths
Div 2 – Fairfield
Men’s Opens
Div 1 – Homebush
Div 2 – Central Coast
Men’s 30s
Div 1 – Picton
Div 2 – Fairfield
Men’s 40s
Central Coast
Men’s 45s
Central Coast
Men’s 50s
Central Coast
Men’s 55s
Central Coast
Men’s 60s
Souths
Mixed 20s
Div 1 – Souths
Div 2 – Macarthur
Mixed Opens
Div 1 – Penrith
Div 2 – Homebush
Mixed Seniors
Penrith
Women’s 20s
Souths
Women’s Opens
Div 1 – Fairfield
Div 2 – Newcastle
Women’s 30s
Central Coast
Women’s 40s
Tamworth
For all tournament fixtures and results, visit the Sportfix app or click here.
Australian Oztag (AO) were extremely pleased with the running of the tournament having been the first of its kind; with players and officials to be humbly commended for their compliance with regulations.
The response to the tournament’s format, including zones and the game on/game off configuration, was overwhelmingly positive, with many associations requesting that AO maintain that format in the future.
Prior to COVID-19, the tournament was set to welcome a record-breaking 219 teams. However, for various reasons many had to withdraw, leaving 148 teams to compete.
AO look forward to the return of all teams next year for the 2021 NSW Senior State Cup.
