The second half of the tournament is well underway here in Coffs Harbour, with today’s standard of Oztag proving the diligence of the 15’s, 16’s and 17’s age groups.
Teams were welcomed with cloudy skies that soon led to wet weather, but that didn’t interfere with the display of talent over the course of the day.
The following teams finished the day undefeated, putting themselves in a favourable position heading into Sunday’s remaining round games and Finals.
Girls 15s Div 1 Souths
Girls 15s Div 2 Easts
Boys 15s Div 1 Wollongong
Boys 15s Div 2 Heathcote Engadine
Girls 16s Div 1 Central Coast
Girls 16s Div 1 Wollongong
Girls 16s Div 2 Sutherland
Girls 16s Div 2 Norwest
Girls 16s Div 2 Sutherland
Girls 17s Div 2 Camden
Boys 17s Div 1 Central Coast
Boys 17s Div 2 East Hills
Sunday’s Finals will see age groups converge on the main stadium for their Finals. As numerous teams vacate, gathering numbers will decline in Zone 1, allowing families and siblings the opportunity to attend – they will be granted first access via the front gate after signing in with the QR code.
Staff will be monitoring the number of people within the stadium to ensure AO adhere to the Public Health Order of no more than 3000-person gathering.
If numbers permit, unsuccessful teams will be granted access to the stadium to support other teams from their association.
The official livestream will commence as of 12.30pm tomorrow just in time for quarter finals. Field 1 games can be viewed on the Australian Oztag and NSW Oztag Facebook page, as well as via Cluch Tv – link on our website.
Australian Oztag look forward to crowning the remainder of our 2021 NSW Junior State Cup Champions in what we hope to be clearer conditions.
The first burst of Champions have been crowned on day two of the 2021 NSW Junior State Cup, setting the bar high for Sunday’s playoffs.
Teams adjusted well to the unfamiliar game on, game off format; the exhibition of speed, skill and endurance proved testament to the preparation of all teams.
Despite the added pressure of qualifying, today saw a new level of excitement and composure. The atmosphere during Finals was heightened after families, siblings and unsuccessful teams were welcomed in the stadium to support.
Staff continually monitored the number of people within the stadium to ensure AO adhered to the Public Health Order of no more than 3000-person gathering.
Below are the results for the 12’s, 13’s and 14’s Finals at the 2021 NSW Junior State Cup. Congratulations to all Champions.
Girls 12’s
Div 1 – Central Coast defeated Cronulla 4-1
Div 2 – Camden defeated East Hills 2-0
Boys 12’s
Div 1 – Baulkham Hills defeated Easts 4-1
Div 2 – Wollongong defeated Tamworth 5-4 in drop off
Girls 13’s
Div 1 – Shellharbour defeated Baulkham hills 3-2 in drop off
Div 2 – ACT defeated Wollongong 3-2
Boys 13’s
Div 1 – Parramatta defeated Baulkham Hills 7-1
Div 2 – Heathcote Engadine defeated ACT 8-2
Girls 14’s
Div 1 – Baulkham Hills defeated Central Coast 3-0
Div 2 – Sutherland defeated Port Macquarie 3-2
Boys 14’s
Div 1 – Central Coast defeated Souths 8-2
Div 2 – Nepean defeated Heathcote Engadine 10-2
For all tournament fixtures and results, visit the Sportfix app or click here.
Heading into day three of the tournament, Central Coast and Baulkham Hills are sitting at the top of the Club Champions ladder.
Australian Oztag (AO) look forward to welcoming the 15’s, 16’s and 17’s tomorrow, as they too compete for the Junior State Champions title, at a tournament run like never before.
AO were extremely pleased with the running of the first two days of the tournament; with players and officials to be commended for their compliance with regulations.
The response to the tournament’s new format, including zones, sessions and the game on/game off configuration was overwhelmingly positive. The remainder of the tournament will run in the same way.
Day one of the annual NSW Junior State Cup has concluded, the level of talent and adherence to protocol deeming it a great success.
A startling 262 teams will be attendance this weekend, totally to over 4000 players and 8000 spectators. Tournament officials have commended those present today for their compliance with the newly introduced regulations.
Today saw the 12s, 13s and 14s age groups quickly apply their months of preparation to competition games; the wide display of skill and sportsmanship was a credit to each player.
These age groups will return tomorrow to lay it all on the line for their remaining round games and Finals.
The following teams were undefeated at the conclusion of day one, putting themselves in a promising position heading into Friday.
Girls 12s Cronulla
Girls 12s Central Coast
Boys 12s Baulkham Hills
Boys 13s Parramatta
Girls 14s Baulkham Hills
Friday will see some age groups converge on the main stadium for their Finals. As numerous teams vacate, gathering numbers will decline in Zone 1, allowing families and siblings the opportunity to attend – they will be granted first access via the front gate.
Staff will be monitoring the number of people within the stadium to ensure AO adhere to the Public Health Order of no more than 3000-person gathering.
If numbers permit, unsuccessful teams will be granted access to the stadium to support other teams from their association.
As of 12.30pm tomorrow, Field 1 games will be live streamed on the Australian Oztag and NSW Oztag Facebook page, as well as via Cluch Tv – link on our website.
AO look forward to crowning the first of our 2021 NSW Junior State Cup Champions before welcoming the 15s, 16s and 17s age groups on Saturday and Sunday.
The annual NSW Junior State Cup (12’s-17s) has kicked off in Coffs Harbour, an astounding 262 teams welcomed with pristine fields and faultless weather conditions.
This year marks the 17th NSW Junior State Cup, a prestigious event that will once again see the best teams of the state go head-to-head for the Championship title.
For the first time, this tournament will run over four days: from Thursday February 11 to Sunday February 14, 2021. This, along with spectator restrictions ensures that the event adheres to Australian Oztag’s (AO) COVID Safety Plan and NSW Health protocol.
Excited is an understatement for the Under 12’s divisions, being their first time playing on the Coffs Coast. A newly-renovated C.ex stadium is awaiting the young talents who are well-prepared and determined to finish on top.
The Central Coast Girls 12’s are looking to continue their reign, having won two consecutive State Cup Grand Finals in 2019 and 2020.
Similarly, Baulkham Hills Girls 14’s, Souths Girls 15’s and Central Coast Girls 16’s are gunning for their third successive championship title.
But as the standard of Oztag continues to heighten every year, there will be plenty of competition worthy of claiming victory.
The stakes seem higher for the Under 17’s divisions; being their last year of Junior State Cup, teams are hungry to end this era on a high.
Hot contenders for the Boys 17’s are Sutherland, St George, Canterbury and Central Coast. For the Girls, Central Coast, ACT, Shellharbour and St George will be the teams to beat.
The 2021 NSW State Cup will see Central Coast chase a consecutive Club Championship – an honorary award for the most successful club of the tournament, across all age groups and divisions.
For those unable to attend, be sure to tune in to the Live Stream on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, available from midday onwards. Alternatively, keep up to date with the live fixtures on the SportsFix app or website.
AO encourage all attending the event to pay a visit to local shops and restaurants in Coffs Harbour following the communal distress caused by Covid-19.
After a successful 2020 Senior State Cup, Australian Oztag (AO) look forward to running another Covid-safe event and are pleased to welcome back spectators to the Coffs Coast.
As Oztag continues to flourish at representative levels, the team at AO look forward to this year’s display of talent and grit as players lay their bodies on the line for their teammates.
As the 2021 NSW Junior State Championships approach, Australian Oztag wish to remind the community of the ‘Shoosh for Kids’ Summer campaign.
The partnership between NSW Oztag and the Office of Sport strives to promote positive sideline behaviour to associations and spectators to foster a fun and safe sporting experience for kids.
Australian Oztag (AO) and NSW Oztag take a strong stance on poor spectator behaviour, at both grassroot and representative levels.
NSW Oztag Development Officer, Luke Manahan reminds spectators of AO’s expectations for the upcoming Junior State Cup in Coffs Harbour.
“Parents and caregivers must remember that this weekend is about the kids. We work to make this an enjoyable experience for them,” he said.
“We ask that all coaches and spectators respect the decisions of referees and encourage the kids to play the game in good spirit,” Mr Manahan said.
The NSW Office of Sport “Shoosh for Kids” campaign works to address issues which arise from poor behaviour including abuse to officials, reduced volunteer numbers, and reduced participation rates (due to poor experiences, non-enjoyment, too competitive).
The program closely aligns with NSW Oztag’s Conditions of Entry which details the repercussions for unacceptable behaviour at tournaments towards kids, officials and other spectators.
For example, AO’s Zero Tolerance Policy allows referees to issue a warning, followed by a 10-metre penalty if coaches or spectators display poor behaviour at any time during a match.
The NSW Junior State Cup remains a prestigious event that holds much excitement for young kids, hence AO encourage spectators to foster a fun sporting experience for all in attendance by keeping comments positive.
With the campaign message relevant at all sporting levels, local clubs and associations can download Shoosh for Kids Resources at their own convenience to promote positive behaviour at junior sport, all year round.
For AO’s Code of Conducts and recommended guidelines, visit the Policies and Documents page on our website.
Visit the Office of Sport website to find out more.
Oztag’s prestigious City v Country tournament will return in 2021 for both Junior and Senior prospects of the game.
Selected from the 2021 NSW State Cup, it is an opportunity for Oztag’s top players to represent their region alongside various new teammates.
The tournament will be played on Saturday 12 June and Sunday 13 June, 2021 at Central Coast Regional Sporting Complex, Tuggerah NSW.
Junior City v Country will be played on Sunday 13 June, and will again welcome the four regions – Southern City Seahawks, Western City Scorpions, Southern Country Pride and Northern Country Knights.
Regions will play each other once, followed by a Final and 3rd v 4th.
2021 Junior State Cup Coaches will be required to complete the Junior Rating Form for their own team, based on player performance at the NSW State Cup tournament. The form must be submitted by Wednesday 17 February, 2021.
Once again, the eminent High-Performance Academy Players will be selected from the 14’s and 15’s divisions at the 2021 City v Country tournament.
Senior City v Country will be played on Saturday 12 June in a new three-game format, played strictly between two regions – City and Country.
City teams will be represented by associations in the Sydney basin from Hornsby in the North, to Penrith in the West, Campbelltown in the South and the East coastline. Any associations outside this border will represent Country.
City representatives will be selected from the top four finishing City teams in Division 1 at the NSW Senior State Cup.
Country representatives will be selected from the top four finishing Country teams in Division 1 at the NSW Senior State Cup. If there is not four teams in Division 1, they can be selected from Second division teams.
2021 Senior State Cup Coaches will also be required to complete a Rating Form for their own team, based on player performance at the tournament.
Australian Oztag look forward to the return of the annual City v Country tournaments and the level of talent that accompanies them.
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