NSW Oztag are set to welcome 160 teams to Coffs Harbour ahead of the highly anticipated Senior State Championships this weekend.
The NSW Senior State Championships kicks off this Friday 24 June in Coffs Harbour, with over 2,500 players determined to take home gold.
Teams will play their round games over Friday and Saturday, across both C.ex Stadium and Geoff King Oval, before Sundays Finals converge at C.ex Stadium.
This tournament will be the first time in five years that there is no division two, but rather one prestigious competition to crown the NSW State Champions.
“We had to get back to making this tournament about the elite. To be the best of the best, to be State Champions in one division,” Tournament Director, Bill Harrigan said.
Homebush Men’s Opens will be gunning for seven championships in a row. While three-time runners up and rival contenders, Central Coast are likely to come out firing after losing by one point in last year’s Final.
Homebush Men’s Opens – 2021 Champions
The Central Coast Men’s 40s and Penrith Senior Mixed will both be striving for three in a row, while Souths Women’s 20s will no doubt have their eyes set on re-claiming the title after losing to the competitive Central Coast girls in 2021.
This year will see Central Coast chase their ninth consecutive Club Championship, with previous hot contenders including Souths, Penrith and Cronulla.
2021 Central Coast Representatives
NSW Oztag look forward to welcoming all teams and spectators to the beautiful Coffs Coast, for the long-awaited Senior State Cup tournament.
“We love coming back to Coffs – it’s the best venue in the State, and having the tournament in Winter will be a whole new experience,” Harrigan said.
Teams are encouraged to book in for their official team photograph with IB Images via their online booking system, which will place them in the priority system for action shots.
The last of the 2022 NSW Junior State Cup Champions were crowned on Sunday, following a successful four days of Oztag in Coffs Harbour.
Over the course of the weekend, NSW Oztag welcomed 124 teams to Coffs, which saw over 2000 players and 6000 spectators crowd the fields of C.ex Stadium.
Welcomed with nothing but sunshine, the Under 9’s through to 12’s arrived on Sunday, eager and determined to take on their remaining round games and Finals.
As teams itched closer to that gold medal, the standard of Oztag undoubtedly heightened. There were numerous qualifiers that resulted in a one-point difference and three grand finals that headed into thrilling extra time drop offs.
At the conclusion of the tournament – on 103 points – it was Central Coast who claimed the 2022 Junior Club Champions title, with 14 teams qualifying for Semi Finals and five taking home gold.
The race for second was tight, with Souths finishing on 81 points, and Baulkham Hills coming in third on 80.
Below are the Grand Final results for each division. Congratulations to all 2021 Junior State Champions.
Boys 9s: Nepean defeated Souths 6 – 5 in extra time
Girls 9s: Souths defeated Baulkham Hills 6 – 4
Boys 10s: Souths defeated Baulkham Hills 3 – 2 in extra time
Girls 10s: Highest qualifiers, Cronulla were crowned champions following a 0 – 0 draw with Camden after extra time
Boys 11s: Central Coast defeated Baulkham Hills 5 – 4
Girls 11s: Souths defeated Nepean 7 – 1
Boys 12s: Cronulla defeated Central Coast 3 – 2
Girls 12s: Souths defeated Cronulla 6 – 3
For all tournament results, visit the Australian Oztag website or Sportfix.
NSW Oztag would like to thank everyone for making the 2022 Junior State Championships an enjoyable tournament for all involved.
Congratulations to all teams on your hard work and preparation.
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The second half of the Junior State Cup is well underway in Coffs Harbour, with the Under 9s through to 12s eager to claim the championship title
The Under 9s – 12s kicked off on Saturday 4 June – the excitement written all over their faces as they took to the field with energy to burn and some very impressive hair styles.
With this tournament usually played at Bass Hill, it is the first time many of these players have made the journey to Coffs to compete.
As anticipated, players were quick to apply their months of training and produce some spectacular games of Oztag.
Although there are less teams here this weekend, NSW Oztag were thrilled to welcome so many spectators – making for an awesome atmosphere here at C.ex Stadium.
At the conclusion of Saturday, the following teams sit undefeated heading into Sunday’s remaining round games and Finals.
Boys 9s
Nepean
Shellharbour
Baulkham Hills
Girls 9s
Shellharbour
Souths
Boys 10s
Nepean
Parramatta
Tamworth
Souths
Sutherland
Camden
Girls 10s
Souths
Central Coast
Cronulla
Camden
Boys 11s
Parramatta
Central Coast
Baulkham Hills
Girls 11s
Nepean
Souths
Boys 12s
Nepean
Cronulla
Sutherland
Tamworth
Girls 12s
Souths
Cronulla
For all tournament fixtures and results, visit the Sportfix app or website.
NSW Oztag look forward to crowning the remainder of our 2022 Junior State Cup Champions today.
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Keep warm for a good cause at the 2022 Junior State Championships in June, by purchasing a Beanie for Brain Cancer.
The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) will be attending the NSW Junior State Championships in Coffs Harbour from June 1-5, 2022 for their annual Beanie for Brain Cancer fundraiser.
The 2022 MHF beanies will be on sale for $25 at C.ex Stadium from Wednesday June 1, which is not only the first day of competition in Coffs, but the first day of winter.
NSW Oztag encourage players, coaches, spectators and staff to purchase a beanie to help raise funds for greater research into brain cancer.
“Oztag welcomes Mark, Kirralee and their Beanies campaign, to the NSW Junior State Championships in Coffs,” Tournament Director, Bill Harrigan said.
“I urge all players and parents to buy a beanie, or just say hello and make a donation – it feels good to make a difference,” Harrigan said.
After Mark Hughes was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013, he and his wife began the non-profit, Health Promotion Charity, The Mark Hughes Foundation.
The Beanies for Brain Cancer campaign came about as many brain cancer patients wear beanies to cover scars, bandages, loss of hair and just to keep warm.
Eight years on, the MHF has now sold over 900,000 beanies, raised over $24 million and invested millions into research programs.
The Beanies for Brain Cancer campaign continues to grow every year, making a positive impact on the lives of many people affected by brain cancer.
By having the Beanies for Brain Cancer on sale at the Junior State Championships, NSW Oztag hope to raise awareness and funds that provide hope for current brain cancer patients, and those in the future.
Don’t brave the cold weather at this year’s Junior State Championships, buy a Beanie for Brain Cancer.
NSW Oztag have released the dates for the 2023 Junior State Championships, as well as the amended tournament outline which separates the 9-10s from the 11-17s.
Following substantial revision of the Junior State Championships and its progressive increase in size, NSW Oztag have made the decision to split the tournament across two weekends and venues.
2023 NSW Junior State Championships Outline
Under 9-10s
Date: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February, 2023
Venue: The Kingsway Playing Fields, St Marys
Under 11s-17s
Date: Friday 24th – Sunday 26th February, 2023
Venue: C.ex Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Such changes will prove to resolve accommodation difficulties in Coffs Harbour, while also catering to the expansive nature of the Under 9s and 10s divisions.
Tournament Director, Bill Harrigan OAM also addressed the decision to flip the Junior State Cup schedule.
“We have listened to feedback with the scheduling of the Junior State Championships and the impact on kids just returning to the new school year,” Harrigan said.
“Therefore, we have flipped the usual schedule, meaning the 9-10s will now play earlier in February on Saturday & Sunday only, followed by the 11-17s later in the month,”
“This ensures the older age groups have a whole month back at school before taking time off to come to Coffs,” Harrigan said.
NSW Oztag wish to thank Coffs Harbour Council for their ongoing support and look forward to the upcoming 2022 Junior State Championships, set to be held from June 1-5 on Coffs Coast.
Australian Oztag is proud to announce the Australian Tagaroos teams that will compete at the International Tag Series in August 2022 at Coffs Harbour.
In what has been unprecedented times for not only the Game of Oztag but the world itself with the COVID 19 virus having such a massive impact, it has meant the Tagaroos have not been able to compete since 2019 and as such players and officials have been waiting for this opportunity to represent their country again.
There is no doubt representing your country is a huge honour and each and every one of the players and officials selected today should be extremely proud of their achievements.
The International Tag Series will have almost 30 Nations represented with the Australian Tagaroos fielding 16 teams ranging from the Boys and Girls 18’s through to the Mens 60’s which will have 2 teams representing that division.
“It has been a long time coming, but the wait will definitely be worth it as players and officials get the opportunity to wear the Green and Gold of Australia again,” Oztag Founder, Perry Haddock said.
“There is no doubt this is a big 12 months in the world of Oztag with the National Championships in November being the selection process for the 2023 World Cup in Limerick, Ireland,”
“This should be something that all players in our Game should be aspiring to compete in,” Haddock said.
Playersselected for the Australian teams did so after having trialled at the Tagaroos Selection Day last Sunday at Waterworth Park, Earlwood with over 350 players vying for a spot in the Tagaroos teams.
AO would like to congratulate all the players and officials for their selection and wish them all the very best at the upcoming International Tag Series.
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