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.
Our Australian Tagaroos have returned home following an incredibly successful campaign in Ireland for the 2023 ITF Tag World Cup, with 11 teams crowned World Champions.
At the beginning of August, our Australian Tagaroos travelled across the world for the highly anticipated 2023 ITF Tag World Cup (TWC).
The tournament was held at the University of Limerick in Ireland, from August 2 – 5, marking history as the first TWC to take place in the Northern Hemisphere.
Australian Oztag (AO) were incredibly proud to send a record 14 teams to Ireland, with players from all across the country selected from the 2022 Senior Australian Championships.
2023 Australian Tagaroos Squad
The spectacle that was the Opening Ceremony took place on August 1, where our Tagaroos Club Captains and Vice Captains were proud flag bearers, before our Men’s 30s kicked off the tournament in the opening match against host nation, Ireland.
Club Captains: Amy Spence (Women’s 30s) and Brendan Martin (Men’s Opens)
Vice-Captains: Amy Helm (Women’s 30s) and Adam Carlisle (Men’s 40s)
In cold, wet conditions, games commenced on August 2 – the energy and pride shown by all competing nations, both players and spectators was remarkable.
The spirit of the competition was matched by the camaraderie amongst all competitors, with plenty of photos, hugs, handshakes and playing gear exchanged after all games.
Men’s Opens Australia and Great BritainWomen’s Opens Australia and New Zealand Exiles
Following an action-packed four days and an average of 7-9 games played by each team, the ITF Tag World Cup Champions were crowned.
Across the 13 divisions, all Australian Tagaroos sides qualified for the Grand Final and 11 teams claimed the World title.
2023 ITF Tag World Cup Grand Final results:
Men’s 21s: Australia defeated New Zealand Exiles 8 – 2
Women’s 21s: Australia defeated New Zealand Exiles 10 – 2
Mixed 21s: ITF Alliance defeated Australia 9-7
Men’s Opens: Australia defeated Lebanon 9 – 2
Women’s Opens: Australia defeated Great Britain 5 – 1
Mixed Opens: Australia defeated New Zealand Exiles 6 – 5
Men’s 30s: Australia defeated Ireland 4 – 2
Women’s 30s: Great Britain defeated Australia 5 – 1
Mixed Seniors: Australia defeated Great Britain 11 – 2
Men’s 40s: Australia defeated Ireland 11 – 1
Women’s 40s: Australia defeated Ireland 5 – 1
Men’s 50s: Australia defeated Great Britain Exiles 11 – 2
Men’s 60s: Australia Green defeated Australia Gold 1 – 0
Congratulations to all teams on an exceptional achievement.
AO’s National Director of Coaching and Development, Michael Buettner commended all players and coaches on their achievements.
“Congratulations should go to all the teams who took out their respective divisions and their coaching staff for their outstanding efforts,” Buettner said.
“Their achievements should not be underestimated and it was great to see all our Tagaroos players leave the tournament with either a Gold or Silver Medal,” he said.
Special mention goes to the following Tagaroos sides who went through the tournament undefeated.
Men’s 21s
Men’s Opens
Women’s Opens
Mixed Opens
Men’s 30s
Mixed Seniors
Men’s 40s
Women’s 40s
Men’s 50s
“I know after what happened in Ireland earlier this month, the spark is well and truly lit for all players to aim towards the 2026 World Cup where our Tagaroos will be striving for continued success,” Buettner said.
Big thank you to our Australian team medic, Graeme Wallace who went above and beyond to ensure our players were fit and able to take the field every day.
Thank you to all Sponsors – individual and team – for your support of our Australian Tagaroos.
Livestream games are still available to watch on Youtube.
In exciting news for Queenslanders and Oztag players, Beach Oztag is set to meet Queensland shores in November, 2023.
Gold Coast Beach Oztag will take place at Greenmount Beach, Coolangatta Queensland on Saturday November 25 and Sunday November 26, 2023.
“This event has all the ingredients for success: high energy action, a beachside setting and the best Oztag competitors in Australia,”Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate said.
“Coolangatta is a beacon for great sport action and I applaud Major Events Gold Coast for securing our city as host of this Oztag carnival for the next two years,” Tate said.
The event will offer Senior & Junior divisions with Seniors to be played on Saturday and Juniors to follow on Sunday. Players and spectators can expect a vibrant, fun weekend with the inclusion of stalls, live music, bars & food trucks.
Tournament Director, Luke Manahan looks forward to bringing Beach Oztag to Queensland shores and is confident in the potential of the event to be something spectacular for years to come.
“Its exciting to be bringing Beach Oztag to the Gold Coast in 2023… The location has been brought up in discussion regularly over the years and with the success of Kiama and Maroubra Beach Oztag we thought now is the time,” Manahan said.
“The Gold Coast would have to be one of the most attractive destinations for holiday goers… Combining the Gold Coast Beaches with Oztag will be an event to mark down on the calendar each year,”
“We plan to build the two destinations in Kiama & Gold Coast as our premier Beach Oztag Events,” Manahan said.
Gold Coast Beach Oztag will also be the first joint initiative supported by the NRL who are actively helping grow the game.
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