State Championship Nomination Form 2025/2026 Season 

 

State Championships Overview

Event: State Championships
Dates: Labour Day Long Weekend, 2026 (Saturday 28th February - Monday 2nd March) Location: Yokine Reserve, WA
Participants: Over 80 representative teams from both country and metro WA
Age Groups: 5 different age groups
Games: Teams typically play 5 games across the weekend

Pre-State Carnivals

When: December till February
Where: Various locations across the Perth Metro area
Purpose: Preparation for the State Championships

Commitment Requirements

Training:

• Tuesday Afternoons between 4pm - 7.30pm
• Sutherlands Park
• Player must attend at least 90% of the scheduled training sessions

Pre-State Carnivals:

• Throughout December till February 
• Must attend the Thornlie Carnival (8th Feb 2026)
• Be Available for a Min of 3 Pre-State Carnivals

State Championships Weekend:

Must be available to play during the Labour Day Long Weekend, 28th February - 2nd March 2026

Costs

• Registration Fee: $150 (Covers insurance, shirt, hat, team photos and windup)
• State Socks: $12.00
• Additional Requirement: Black pants to be supplied by the player
  
  

Umpire Information

Long Weekend: Umpires provided by Thornlie and Districts

Pre-State Carnivals: Teams must provide their own umpires, potentially incurring extra costs to parents

Important Notes

Ensure availability for Pre-State Carnivals and the State Championships weekend.

Selected players are expected to foster team goals and demonstrate commitment to the team and training sessions.

Do not complete this nomination form if your child is unable to attend the Pre-State Carnivals or the State Championships during the Labour Day long weekend.

 

TRIAL DETAILS

Thornlie & Districts will be acessing the players on Skills and Game Play Knowledge 

Date: Sunday, 26th October 2025

Location: Sutherlands Park Oval

Registration: 8:15 AM

 

1st Trial – Skills Assessment

• Time: 9am - 11am 

The players will then take a break.

 

2nd Trial – Game Play Assessment

• Time: 12pm - 2pm

*Please note these time are an estimate, and may change depending on the amount of players in each age group.

 

• Uniform: Participants must wear neutral clothing. NO club colors or previous state championship clothing/hats are permitted.
  
  
• Requirements: Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, snacks, and lunch. These items will go with the players.
  
  
• Parent Information: Parents must remain in the designated sitting area near the demountable. Please do not approach the trial area to ensure players stay fully focused.
  
  
• Facilities: Coffee van will be available.
  
  

It is important to emphasize that all players will be continuously assessed on their behavior and sportsmanship throughout the trials and beyond, even after being selected for a team.

Inappropriate behavior or poor sportsmanship at any time can jeopardize a player’s position on the team. This is taken very seriously, and any decisions regarding a player's conduct will be made at the discretion of the Executive Committee and the State Coordinator.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in upholding the values of respect, teamwork, and integrity that are fundamental to our sport. Let's work together to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

You will be notified by Friday, 31th October 2025 if your child has been selected to represent Thornlie & Districts.

Thank you,

John Rando
State Coordinator
Phone: 0408 919 463
Email: statechamps@thornliedistricts.com

Players must be under the relevant age as of 30/06/2026

Age Group               Date of Birth
Under 7                   on or after01/07/2019
Under 8                   on or after 01/07/2018
Under 9                   on or after 01/07/2017
Under 10                 on or after 01/07/2016
Under 11                 on or after 01/07/2015
Under 12                 on or after 01/07/2014
Under 13                 on or after 01/07/2013

TBAWA Age Check

I Understand that if my child does not attend and participate in all ability testing dates for States Championship selections, this will jeopardize their selections.

I Understand that after trials that I am unable to find out the scores of any children who trialed.

I Understand that results my take up to 7 days to be reveled and I can not ask a committee member for information regarding my child or other children.

If my child is accepted into a State Championship Squad/Team they will be required to attend at least 90% of the scheduled Training days on a Tuesday afternoon and at least 3 Pre-Carnivals. All players must be available to play on the Labour Day Long weekend

Faliure to comply with any of the above, may jeperdise my childs spot in the team or future spots in Thornlie and Districts states teams.