The 2024 Senior National Champions have been crowned followingan action-packed weekend in Coffs Harbour.
The highly-anticipated Senior Australian Championships kicked off on Friday 1 November in Coffs Harbour, with 136 teams from across the country determined to claim the National title.
Sunday’s Finals saw players rise to the occasion, the atmosphere electric as numerous qualifiers went into extra-time.
With Australian selection on the table ahead of the 2025 Trans Tasman, teams grew even more determined to leave nothing in the tank.
The East Coast Dolphins Mens 50s won heir fifth consecutive title, while the Central Coast Mens Opens were unstoppable in their pursuit of four in row.
Also continuing their dynasty was the Storm Mixed Opens, defeating Hunter Miners to claim their third straight National title.
Going back-to-back was the Storm Mixed 20s, Warriors Mens 30s, Patriots Mens 45s, Marlins Mens 55s and Central Coast Mens 60s.
Australian Oztag are pleased to announce the 2024 Senior Region Champions, on 87 points, Central Coast.
Across the 17 divisions, Central Coast had 12 teams qualify for Semis. Six of these progressed to the Grand Final, and an incredible five took home gold.
Trailing in second place were the East Coast Dolphins on 78 points, while the West Tigers and Southern Storm finished equal third on 47 points.
Central Coast will receive a $2000 prize for taking out the Championship title – $1000 for their region and $1000 for their chosen charity.
Below are the 2024 Senior Australian Championships Grand Final results. Congratulations to all crowned Champions.
Womens 20s: ACT defeated Central Coast 4-3
Mens 20s: Storm defeated Marlins 5-4
Mixed 20s: Storm defeated Warriors 4-3
Womens Opens: Central Coast defeated Dolphins 5-2
Mens Opens: Central Coast defeated Illawarra Steelers 5-2
The 2024 Junior National Champions have been crowned following a spectacular three days of Oztag in Coffs Harbour.
The Junior Australian Championships kicked off on Friday 18 October which saw 202 teams across 18 divisions determined to take home the National title.
The intensity, skill-level and sportsmanship on show made for an awesome atmosphere for everybody in attendance.
Sunday’s Finals proved to be one of the most entertaining displays of Junior Oztag in recent years. With numerous sudden-death clashes sent into extra-time, it showcased just how exceptional our junior talent is across the country.
The Tigers Girls 16’s secured their spot in the history books as they won their seventh consecutive national title, while the Orcas Girls 14s made it five in a row.
Australian Oztag are pleased to announce the 2024 Junior Region Champions, on 92 points – the Sutherland Stingrays.
The Stingrays qualified for semis in 14 of the 18 divisions.
Of these, eight teams advanced to the Grand Final, with 2 teams taking home gold.
In second place was the West Sydney Tigers on 89 points and Central Coast trailed closely in third on 87 points.
The Sutherland Stingrays will receive a $2000 prize for taking out the Championship title – $1000 for their region and $1000 for their chosen charity.
Below are the 2024 Junior Australian Championships Grand Final results. Congratulations to all crowned Champions.
Day two of the Junior Australian Championships has wrapped up in Coffs Harbour, with Central Coast currently leading the race for Region Champions.
In unwavering heat, games were taken to a new level of brilliance as players proved determined to leave nothing in the tank and secure their position in Sunday’s Finals.
Following the number of close games throughout the tournament, Australian Oztag anticipate that we are in store for some thrilling matches tomorrow.
Upon conclusion of the round games, Central Coast lead the race for Region Champions, with 6 teams across the 18 divisions sitting at the top of their table. Tigers, Stingrays and Wolverines trail close behind.
The following teams currently sit undefeated, putting them in a promising position heading into Sunday’s Finals:
BOYS 9s
Orcas
Tigers
GIRLS 9s
Central Coast
Steelers
BOYS 10s
Wolverines
Tigers
Central Coast
GIRLS 10s
Steelers
BOYS 11s
Stingrays
Central Coast
GIRLS 11s
Wolverines
BOYS 12s
Storm
Stingrays
GIRLS 12s
Wolverines
Central Coast
BOYS 13s
Tigers
ACT
Central Coast
GIRLS 13s
Tigers
Orcas
BOYS 14s
Stingrays
Storm
GIRLS 14s
Steelers
BOYS 15s
Storm
GIRLS 15s
Tigers
Wolverines
BOYS 16s
Central Coast
GIRLS 16s
Tigers
BOYS 17s
Tigers
GIRLS 17s
Central Coast
Keep up to date with all live results and fixtures via Sportfix. Or download the Sportfix app.
To tune into Finals Day Livestream, head to BarTV Sports.
Coverage will kick off at 8.25am on Field 1 which will see the Wolverines take on Central Coast in the Boys 12s Quarter Final.
AO look forward to crowning the 2024 Junior National Champions tomorrow and wish all competing teams the best of luck.
Australian Oztag welcomed over 3000 players to the beautiful Coffs Coast for the highly anticipated Junior Australian Championships.
Day one of competition kicked off with a bang as 202 teams proved determined to lay it all on the line for the National title.
Across 28 fields at C.ex Stadium, players from across New South Wales, Queensland and ACT braved the heat and took the field with unwavering energy.
The skill and sheer tenacity on display made for some quality Oztag, and a spectacular atmosphere on day one.
The stakes are raised even higher for the Under 14s through to 17s as they compete, not only for a national title, but for Australian selection ahead of the 2025 International Tag event in August.
The Under 16s Tagaroos squad will be selected from the Under 14s and 15s divisions.
The Under 18s Tagaroos squad will be selected from the Under 16s and 17s divisions.
At the conclusion of Friday’s round games, many teams sit on equal points, meaning we are no doubt in store for some quality matches tomorrow.
Keep up to date with all live results and fixtures via Sportfix. Or download the Sportfix app.
Finals Day Livestream will be via BarTV, with coverage kicking off at 8.30am on Sunday 20 October.
Livestream coverage will stream Field 1 only.
AO look forward to kicking off day two of the Junior Australian Championships and wish all teams the best of luck as they give it their all ahead of Sunday’s finals.
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The 2023 Senior Australian Championships is well underway in Coffs Harbour, with the East Coast Dolphins leading the race for Region Champions.
Day two of the Senior Australian Championships was nothing short of exhilarating as teams took their game to another level ahead of Sunday’s Finals.
The standard of Oztag on display and the number of tight games over the course of the weekend suggests that we are in store for some quality finals tomorrow.
The East Coast Dolphins sit as current front runners for the Region Championship, while Central Coast trail closely in second.
The following teams sit undefeated heading into Sunday’s Finals:
Mens 20s
East Coast Dolphins
Central Coast
Womens 20s
East Coast Dolphins
Mixed 20s
East Coast Dolphins
Mens Opens
Central Coast
Womens Opens
Steelers
Central Coast
Mixed Opens
East Coast Dolphins
Southern Storm
Womens 27s
East Coast Dolphins
Mens 35s
West Sydney Tigers
Mens 40s
Warriors
Mens 45s
Patriots
Womens 37s
Central Coast
West Sydney Tigers
Mens 50s
East Coast Dolphins
Mens 55s
Marlins
Mens 60s
Central Coast
Keep up to date with all live results and fixtures via Sportfix.
Livestream coverage, courtesy of Power Productions will kick off at 8.30am on Field 1 with the Womens 37s Quarter Final, which will see the Mariners take on the Northern Rangers.
AO look forward to crowning the 2023 Senior National Champions tomorrow and wish all competing teams the best of luck.
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Australian Oztag are pleased to announce the recent inductions into the Australian Oztag Hall of Fame: Justin Brown, Karen Breaden and Ross Thomas.
Australian Oztag (AO) congratulate the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees – Justin Brown, Karen Breaden and Ross Thomas, who have been recognised for their outstanding service to the Australian Tagaroos and the game of Oztag.
In August, Justin, Karen and Ross all attended the 2023 ITF Tag World Cup in Ireland where their achievement was announced at the official Australian Tagaroos function.
HOF Inductees: Justin Brown (left), Karen Breaden (middle), Ross Thomas (right)
It was an incredible opportunity for the Australian Tagaroos squad to acknowledge and honour their many accolades over the years.
Justin Brown
Category: Player
Representative region: East Coast Dolphins
Years of Service: 18 years
Justin Brown first represented the Tagaroos in 2001 and has continued to play for Australia for 18 years. He has progressed from the Mens 30’s through to the Mens 50’s, recognised for his strong leadership and unwavering sportsmanship. He has also contributed to the sport in coaching local juniors and captain-coaching his local, state and national senior teams.
Karen Breaden
Category: Coach
Representative region: ACT Cougars
Years of Service: 16 years
Karen Breaden of the ACT Cougars region first represented the Tagaroos in 2003 and has continued to do so for 16 years as a Coach. She has been recognised for her thorough knowledge of the game and unwavering commitment to her players. Karen has become a true ambassador for the sport, embodying the spirit of dedication, sportsmanship, and leadership.
Ross Thomas
Category: Player
Representative region: Illawarra Steelers
Years of Service: 16 years
Ross Thomas of the Illawarra Steelers region first represented the Tagaroos in 2003 and has continued to represent his country for 16 years. As both a player and coach, Ross leads with commitment and passion. His humour, sportsmanship and genuine encouragement makes him a highly valued member of the Oztag community.
With only 20 people coming before them, it is a great achievement and one that is highly respected among the Oztag community.
Australian Tagaroos historian and long-serving Hall of Famer, Gary Kinkade commended the recipients on their achievement.
“Justin, Ross and Karen are so deserving of this honour due to their incredible and dedicated service to Australian Oztag and in particular the Australian Tagaroos,” Kinkade said.
“All three are true ambassadors of our great game and have represented the Tagaroos for 18, 16 and 16 years respectively,”
“They continue to assist, support and represent the game at the grass roots, National and International level,” Kinkade said.
Congratulations to Justin, Karen and Ross on their worthy induction into the Australian Oztag Hall of Fame.
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