Each SSR tournament acts as a direct qualifier for the highly anticipated Champions of Champions, set to take place August 26–27 at the Central Coast Regional Sporting & Recreation Complex. With the event just around the corner, excitement is building as the grand finalists from every division are invited to compete for state honours.
The top two teams from each division (champions and runners-up) across every region will earn a coveted spot at this season finale. The Champions of Champions brings together the very best school teams from across the state for two days of elite competition and celebration of the school tag calendar.
Regional Rundown
Majority of the regional tournaments are now completed & SSR tournaments were held in the following regions:
Western Sydney Regional – [07/05]
The Western Sydney Regional delivered high-quality matchups and some emerging rivalries, with St Dominic’s College putting in a dominant showing across the boys’ divisions. Featuring in all three boys grand finals, St Dom’s walked away with the Year 11/12 title after a strong win over Model Farms High School.
A notable rivalry may have been born, as Patrician Brothers College Blacktown clashed with St Dominic’s in both the 7/8 and 9/10 Boys divisions, claiming victory in both and stamping their mark as a team to watch leading into Champions of Champions.
In the girls’ competitions, Gilroy Catholic College took out the 7/8 title with a commanding 4-0 win, while Hills Sports High and Magdalene Catholic College each grabbed wins in the 9/10 and 11/12 divisions, respectively.
Western Sydney Results
Year 7/8 Girls – Gilroy Catholic College def. Caroline Chisholm College
Year 7/8 Boys – Patrician Brothers College Blacktown def. St Dominic’s College
Year 9/10 Girls – Hills Sports High School def. Gilroy Catholic College
Year 9/10 Boys – Patrician Brothers College Blacktown def. St Dominic’s College
Year 11/12 Girls – Magdalene Catholic College def. GOAL College
Year 11/12 Boys – St Dominic’s College def. Model Farms High School
South Coast Regional – [13/05]
Kiama High School was the standout performer at the South Coast Regional, reaching an impressive four grand finals and walking away with three division titles. The day showcased strong competition across all age groups, but it was the Year 9/10 Girls final that stole the spotlight as the match of the day. Dapto High and Warilla High went head-to-head in a thrilling contest that extended into a drop-off. Dapto ultimately clinched the win, but Warilla won’t have to wait long for a chance at redemption with both teams qualifying for Champions of Champions.
South Coast Results
Year 7/8 Girls – Kiama High School def. Dapto High School
Year 7/8 Boys – Kiama High School def. Dapto High School
Year 9/10 Girls – Dapto High School def. Warilla High School
Year 9/10 Boys – Kiama High School def. Warilla High School
Year 11/12 Girls – Holy Spirit College Bellambi def. Kiama High School
Year 11/12 Boys – Warilla High School def. Holy Spirit College Bellambi
South West Sydney Regional – [04/06]
Oran Park and East Hills High School impressed across multiple divisions, while Freeman Catholic and Good Samaritan Catholic College also claimed hard-fought wins. It was a great way pick up the SSR momentum leading into Champions of Champions after a few postponed tournaments due to wet weather.
South West Results
Year 7/8 Girls – Oran Park High School def. Santa Sabina College
Year 7/8 Boys – East Hills High School def. Freeman Catholic College
Year 9/10 Girls – Oran Park High School def. Freeman Catholic College
Year 9/10 Boys – East Hills High School def. Picnic Point High School
Year 11/12 Girls – Freeman Catholic College def. Picnic Point High School
Year 11/12 Boys – Good Samaritan Catholic College def. East Hills High School
Central Coast Regional – [05/06]
The Central Coast Oztag team has grown to the point where they now run their Secondary Schools Regionals independently, a testament to the region’s booming player base and strong school engagement. With such a large nursery of Oztag talent, the following schools will be on the shortlist of favourites to make a run at Champions of Champions.
Central Coast Results
Year 7/8 Girls – Central Coast Sports College def. MacKillop Catholic College
Year 7/8 Boys – Central Coast Sports College def. Wadalba Community School
Year 9/10 Girls – Green Point Christian College def. Terrigal High School
Year 9/10 Boys – Central Coast Sports College def. St Edward’s Catholic College
Year 11/12 Girls – Wadalba Community School def. St Josephs Catholic College
Year 11/12 Boys – Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College def. St Edward’s Catholic College
Sutherland Shire Regional – [11/06]
The Sutherland Shire tournament delivered a high standard of competition, with local schools showcasing strong talent across all divisions. As one of the strongest regions for school Oztag, where the sport continues to thrive, the Shire once again lived up to its reputation. Endeavour Sports High dominated the girls’ divisions, going undefeated in Year 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12. On the boys’ side, Cronulla High had an impressive run—claiming victories in both the Year 7/8 and 9/10 divisions and narrowly missing a clean sweep. The day reflected the strength of Oztag in the Shire and the quality of school sport in the region.
Sutherland Shire Results
Year 7/8 Girls – Endeavour Sports High School def. Kirrawee High School
Year 7/8 Boys – Cronulla High School def. Endeavour Sports High School
Year 9/10 Girls – Endeavour Sports High School def. St John Bosco College
Year 9/10 Boys – Cronulla High School def. Endeavour Sports High School
Year 11/12 Girls – Endeavour Sports High School def. Woolaware High School
Year 11/12 Boys – Gilroy Catholic College def. Goal College
Central West Regional – [17/06]
The inaugural Central West tournament in Dubbo was a fantastic showcase of emerging talent and enthusiasm for the sport. As a new addition to the Secondary Schools Regionals calendar, the event highlighted just how quickly Oztag is growing in the region. With strong participation and competitive matches across divisions 7/8 & 9/10s boys and girls, the quality of play was impressive. Especially for a sport still in its early stages in the area. The response from schools and players alike shows promising signs for the future of Oztag in Central West NSW, with the foundations now firmly in place to build a thriving school and community-based competition.
Central West Results
Year 7/8 Girls – Dubbo College South Campus def. Maquaire Aglican Gramma School
Year 7/8 Boys – Dubbo College Delroy Campus def. Dubbo College South Campus
Year 9/10 Girls – Void
Year 9/10 Boys – Maquaire Aglican Gramma School def. Dubbo College Delroy Campus
Tamworth Regional – [19/06]
The Sutherland Shire tournament delivered a high standard of competition, with local schools showcasing strong talent across all divisions. As one of the strongest regions for school Oztag, where the sport continues to thrive, the Shire once again lived up to its reputation. Endeavour Sports High dominated the girls’ divisions, going undefeated in Year 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12. On the boys’ side, Cronulla High had an impressive run—claiming victories in both the Year 7/8 and 9/10 divisions and narrowly missing a clean sweep. The day reflected the strength of Oztag in the Shire and the quality of school sport in the region.
Tamworth Results
Year 7/8 Girls – Oxley High School def. Calrossy Anglican School
Year 7/8 Boys – Farrer High School def. Peel High School
Year 9/10 Girls – Oxley High School def. McCarthy Catholic College
Year 9/10 Boys – Peel High School def. Oxley High School
Year 11/12 Girls – Oxley High School def. McCarthy Catholic College
Year 11/12 Boys – Oxley High School def. Tamworth High School
Hunter Regional – [24/07]
The Hunter Regional tournament, showcased the growing popularity of tag in the area, with schools from across the region turning out in strong numbers to compete. Warners Bay High School and Trinity Catholic College were dominant throughout the day, featuring in multiple grand finals and walking away with a couple division wins each. The finals were high-quality matches are a great indicator of the sport’s development in the Hunter and point to an exciting future for Oztag in the region.
Hunter Results
Year 7/8 Boys – Warners Bay High School def. Trinity Catholic College
Year 7/8 Girls – St Mary’s Catholic College def. Warners Bay High School
Year 9/10 Boys – Trinity Catholic College def. St Mary’s Catholic College
Year 9/10 Girls – Trinity Catholic College def. Catherine McAuley
Year 11/12 Boys – Tomaree High School def. Warners Bay High School
Year 11/12 Girls – Warners Bay High School def. Tomaree High School
St George/ Sydney East Regional – [29/07]
Held in one of Sydney’s most established Oztag regions, the St George / Sydney East Regional offered a high-quality day of competition, showcasing the strength of school Oztag across the eastern and southern suburbs. Matraville Sports High School delivered an impressive showing, taking out both the 9/10 and 11/12 Boys divisions and finishing runners-up in the 7/8 Boys and 11/12 Girls. With such consistent results across multiple age groups, they’ll be one to watch at the upcoming Champions of Champions tournament.
St Clare’s College Waverley also made a strong statement, winning both the 7/8 and 9/10 Girls divisions with confident performances.
St George / Sydney East Results
Year 7/8 Boys – Illawarra Sports High School def. Matraville Sports High School
Year 7/8 Girls – St Clare’s College Waverley def. Brigidine College Randwick
Year 9/10 Boys – Matraville Sports High School def. Belmore Boys High School
Year 9/10 Girls – St Clare’s College Waverley def. Brigidine College Randwick
Year 11/12 Boys – Matraville Sports High School def. GRC Oatley
Year 11/12 Girls – Brigidine College Randwick def. Matraville Sports High School
Development & Participation
We’re thrilled to see participation numbers grow year after year, and 2025 is no exception. These tournaments not only foster school pride and regional competition, but also help build the foundation of future rep players and tag leaders.
Thank You to All Involved
A huge thanks to our tournament coordinators, referees, school sport coordinators, and volunteers who help make each SSR event possible. Your work behind the scenes ensures that players and schools have the best possible experience.