SA Schools Team 2025
In 2025 the SA schools team will be competing in the Australian Schools Orienteering Championships (ASOC) as part of the National carnival to be held in Queensland in the September/October school holidays.
More information about the National carnival can be found in this link:
The team that will be selected based on the criteria set out below will be looking to build on the success of recent years. The team will be selected by an independent panel of orienteers, with the chair being the appointed Schools team coach.
As in previous years, the focus for selection will be on participation and results at the Schools Selection Trial Events, and the Junior Arrows trainings and training camp held July (Dates TBC - will be listed in Eventor). Results from 2025 National League races, the Easter Carnival in Victoria, or any overseas major competitions will also form part of the extended criteria for selection.
The minimum age selection criteria is that you must be turning 12 years old during 2025, regardless of whether you are in primary or high school. Sign off from your school principal will be required should you be successful in being selected.
Details on nominations will be provided soon. Should you have any questions please contact
The SST trials for 2025 are
1. Sprint Champs – 2nd March
2. Ngaralta OY – 6th April
3. SA Schools Champs - 26th May
4. June Long Weekend - 7-9th June
5. Narrinyeri Hills OY – 22nd June
6. July Training Camp - 14-17th July
Secondary trials (backup races):
1. Easter Carnival, any other National League races, or other state champs.
2. Overseas races to the date of 17th July.
3. Lincoln and Saltbush runners need to nominate a local race for one of their selections.
4. Nominees should aim to submit a 5km time trial as a secondary trial
Please note that there is not a minimum SST to attend but it is HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED that those nominating attend as many events as they can.
It is also recommended that those who nominate also participate in the July Orienteering Camp.
Overseas trials include Oringen and any national championship results from international countries (for older juniors).
SA will be hoping to take a full team of 20 athletes to the Schools Championships. Ages classes are:
Junior girls 12-15 years in 2025
Junior boys 12-15 years in 2025
Senior boys 16-18 years in 2025
Senior girls 16-18 years in 2025
All students need to be attending a school or completing their SACE to attend the schools champs.
Orienteering SA is allowed to take a maximum of 6 athletes per age group but has a limit of 20 athletes in total.
