• ACT COUGARS - Senior National Trial Registration 2026

    There will be one trial only. Players are expected to attend this trial to be considered for selection, unless an exemption has been granted by ACT Oztag.

  • Please ensure all information provided below is accurate, particularly email addresses, as all communication will be sent to players via email.

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  • ELIGIBILITY

    • Be registered in an ACT & Southern Regions Oztag Competition.
    • Attend the trial (injured players are still required to attend, even if they cannot participate physically).
    • Exemptions will not be granted for reasons such as work or other sporting commitments, unless it is at a higher representative level.
    • Players who were part of the squad previously must trial again for the new season.
    • An approved exemption does not guarantee selection.
      Individual feedback will not be provided to players who are not selected.

     

    TRIAL PHASES
    PHASE 1 – Trial Nomination & Attendance

    • Players must complete the online nomination before the trial date.
    • Players are required to attend the trial.
    • Please arrive at least 10 minutes early before the start of each trial.
    • Squad announcements will be posted on ACT Oztag social media as soon as reasonably possible after the trials. 

    PHASE 2 – Trial Squad Training

    • Players selected in the trial squad must commit to and attend the four allocated training sessions.
    • Details of trial squad training sessions will be communicated directly to players.

    PHASE 3 – Reduced Squad Selection

    • At the conclusion of trial squad sessions, a finalised trial squad will be announced.
    • Players named in the squad are required to:
      • Make full payment
      • Place a uniform order by Monday, 20th July 2026

    PHASE 4 – Selected Squad Training & Final Team

    • Training commences for the selected squad.
    • Players are required to be available for training 1–2 times per week.
    • The final team of 16 players will be announced after 30th September 2026.

     

    PLAYER REQUIREMENTS WHEN SELECTED

    • Players must make themselves available for all scheduled training sessions set by the coach.
    • Training is compulsory, and all players are expected to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time.
    • If injured or unwell, players are still expected to attend and observe the session. The only exception is in the case of having a contagious disease.
    • Non-attendance without notifying the coach may result in loss of team position.
    • Players must adhere to the ACT Oztag Players’ Code of Conduct at both local and representative levels.

     

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