NSW Oztag have released the dates for the 2025 Junior State Championships, which will see the Under 11s division compete at The Kingsway, St Marys.
Following substantial revision of the Junior State Championships and its progressive increase in size, NSW Oztag have made the decision to move the Under 11s division to the Sydney-based tournament.
The NSW Junior State Cup 9’s, 10’s & 11’s will be played at The Kingsway Playing Fields, St Marys on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th February 2025.
2025 NSW Junior State Championships Outline
Under 9s – 11s
Date: 7th – 9th February, 2025
Venue: The Kingsway Playing Fields, St Marys
Under 12s – 17s
Date: 21st – 23rd February, 2025
Venue: C.ex Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Tournament Director, Bill Harrigan said the change will resolve the issues faced in Coffs Harbour because of the expanding Junior divisions.
“The Under 11’s are returning to Sydney due the growth of the juniors and the capacity of Coffs Harbour with accommodation, fields etc,” Harrigan said.
“It’s a great problem to have, but one we must attend to in our planning for the future,” he said.
The 2024 Senior State Champions have been crowned following an action-packed weekend of Oztag in Coffs Harbour.
The Senior State Championships kicked off on Friday 22 March, which saw 200 teams brave the wet conditions and lay it all on the line for the championship title.
Sunday’s Finals saw many qualifiers come down to the wire as teams took their game to the next level. Crowds grew louder and teams more determined as they inched closer to that gold medal.
In the Men’s 20s division, Souths took on Heathcote Engadine in a 2023 Grand Final re-match. But it was the reigning champs, Souths who took home gold following a 5-2 victory.
Central Coast Men’s 40s won gold for the fifth year in a row, while their Men’s Opens re-claimed the title – defeating Parramatta, 6-4 in a thrilling Grand Final showdown.
In the Women’s Opens Final, Penrith made it back-to-back championships following an incredible display of skill, while Parramatta Mixed Opens got their first ever taste of gold.
Following a dominant performance, NSW Oztag are pleased to announce the 2024 NSW Senior Club Champions – on 89 points, Central Coast Oztag.
Across the 17 divisions, Central Coast had 13 teams qualify for Semi Finals. Seven of these advanced to the Grand Final and five took home gold.
In second place was Cronulla on 74 points, and in third was Penrith on 63.
Below are the 2024 NSW Senior State Cup Grand Final results. Congratulations to all Champions.
Day two of the 2024 NSW Senior State Championships saw games taken to another level, as players laid it all on the line to secure their position in Sunday’s Finals.
Over 3,000 players rolled into C.ex Stadium and Geoff King Oval this weekend, well-prepared and determined to take home the championship title.
Despite the heavy track on day one and two, teams took their games to another level of brilliance – the number of close games throughout the tournament suggests that we are in store for some quality finals tomorrow.
The following teams sit undefeated heading into Sunday’s Finals:
Men’s 20s
Souths
Cronulla
Women’s20s
Penrith
Mixed 20s
Souths
Penrith 1
Men’s Opens
Homebush
Cronulla
Central Coast 1
St George
Women’s Opens
Penrith 1
Central Coast
Fairfield 1
Cronulla
Mixed Opens
Parramatta 2
Lake Macquarie
Souths 1
Shellharbour
Souths 2
Sydney City
Men’s 30s
Central Coast
Penrith 1
Women’s 27s
Sydney City
Central Coast
Senior Mixed
Razorbacks
Penrith
Women’s 37s
ACT
Men’s 40s
Central Coast
Men’s 45s
Sydney City 1
Central Coast
Women’s 47s
Cronulla
Men’s 50s
Cronulla
Penrith
Men’s 55s
Cronulla
Keep up to date with all live fixtures and results via Sportfix.
The 2024 Senior State Championships kicks off on Friday 22 March in Coffs Harbour, with 200 teams determined to lay it all on the line for the championship title.
NSW Oztag are set to welcome over three thousand players to Coffs Harbour this week for the long-awaited 2024 Senior State Championships.
The stakes have been raised for the first time in seven years, as players not only compete for a gold medal, but for New South Wales selection ahead of the 2024 State of Origin in September.
As games are taken to another level, NSW Oztag suggests keeping an eye on the following teams.
Central Coast Men’s 40s will be looking to make it five in a row, having claimed gold every year since 2020.
In Sydney’s South, a pumped Mixed 20s side will be gunning for a three-peat, as will their Men’s 60s.
Also striving for a third consecutive title is Central Coast’s Women’s 20s and Women’s 40s.
Following a nail-biting Final series in 2023, NSW Oztag anticipate a highly competitive Men’s 20s division. Souths have the potential to go back-to-back this weekend, but the likes of Heathcote, Baulkham Hills and Cronulla will make it no easy feat.
Teams worth keeping an eye on in the premier Opens divisions are:
Women’s Opens: Penrith, Central Coast and ACT
Mixed Opens: Penrith, Parramatta and Sydney City
As for the Men’s Opens division, the question on everybody’s mind is whether Souths can go back-to-back, or will hot contenders – Penrith, Central Coast, and St George stand in their way?
Central Coast will no doubt be looking to follow down the successful path of their juniors and continue their ten-year Club Championship dynasty – awarded to the most successful association across all divisions. However, there will be plenty of worthy competition hoping to end this incredible streak.
NSW Oztag look forward to welcoming all teams and spectators to the beautiful Coffs Coast, for the highly anticipated Senior State Cup tournament.
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.
Games will commence at 9.30am on Friday. Keep up to date with the live fixtures and ladder via SportsFix.
The 2024 Junior State Champions have been crowned following a spectacular three days of Oztag in Coffs Harbour.
The much-anticipated Junior State Championships 11-17s kicked off on Friday 23 February, which saw a record 325 teams across 14 divisions determined to take home the title.
Sunday’s Finals saw C.ex Stadium come alive with the roar of spectators on the edge of their seats as numerous games resulted in a one-point difference, or came down to exhilarating extra time drop offs.
In torrential rain, skills were put to the test as it became a game of field position, defense and set completion.
However, with New South Wales Origin selection on the table, teams proved even more determined to leave nothing in the tank – giving their all right to the full-time buzzer .
The clinical Baulkham Hills Girls 17s continued their dynasty, defeating ACT 3-0 to secure their eighth gold medal – a remarkable achievement to win every year since Under 10s.
Baulkham Hills Girls 17s – Champions
Following down the same successful path is the Souths Girls 14s, who won their sixth consecutive championship, and Central Coast Boys 13s who made it four in-a-row.
Baulkham Hills Girls 15s put an end to Central Coast’s five-year winning streak, defeating them by two in a thrilling Grand Final showdown.
The Central Coast Boys 11s went through the whole tournament not only undefeated, but without conceding a single point. However, Nepean came out on top when it mattered, beating them 1-0 in the Grand Final.
Central Coast Boys 17s ended their Junior campaign on a high, defeating first-time Grand Finalist, Inner West in a nail-biting 4-3 clash.
Central Coast Boys 17s – Champions
Following a dominant performance at both Junior State Cup tournaments, NSW Oztag are pleased to announce the 2024 NSW Club Champions – on 106 points, Central Coast.
From the Under 9s through to U17s, Central Coast had 17 of their 18 teams qualify for Quarter Finals, 14 made Semis, and nine advanced to the Grand Final.
Of these, six Central Coast teams took home gold – a testament to the players, coaching staff and all involved with the club.
In second place was Souths on 72 points, and in third was Cronulla on 68.
Below are the 2024 NSW Junior State Cup Grand Final results. Congratulations to all Champions.
Boys 11s: Nepean defeated Central Coast 2-1
Girls 11s: Sutherland defeated Camden 2-1 in extra time
Boys 12s: Central Coast defeated Cronulla 4-3
Girls 12s: Highest qualifiers, Cronulla were crowned champions following a 1-1 draw with Camden after extra time
Boys 13s: Central Coast defeated Cronulla 5-2
Girls 13s: Souths defeated Nepean 1-0
Boys 14s: Cronulla defeated Central Coast 2-1
Girls 14s: Souths defeated Cronulla 4-0
Boys 15s: Souths defeated Nepean 2-1
Girls 15s: Baulkham Hills defeated Central Coast 3-1
Boys 16s: Baulkham Hills defeated Souths 2-1
Girls 16s: Central Coast defeated Baulkham Hills 3-2 in extra time
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