School Sport Unit

Boccia video transcript (DOCX 20KB)

The School Sport Unit invites schools to enter the 2023 Boccia Competition.  Entries are now open.

Boccia is an exciting sport, inclusive of all students with disability and no formal sporting classification is required. Each school may enter one team of 3 to 9 players and play for the opportunity to progress to the state final.

In 2023, the competition will consist of primary and secondary divisions. Schools for Specific Purposes and Central/Community K-12 Schools may enter teams in both competitions.

Competition dates and venues will be sent to schools late Term 1, once entries have been collated. The competition will commence in Term 2 with the state finals to be held during Term 3.

Every effort will be made to have teams participate as close to their own school as possible, with venue locations determined by the number and geographical position of schools that enter.

Dates and times, will vary state-wide, based on the availability of venues and number of participants at each event.

If your school is interested in hosting one of the Boccia events, please indicate this on the entry form.

Register here for the 2023 Boccia Competition

Boccia Knockout Manual 2022 (PDF 2231KB)

Boccia Ramp Blueprint (PDF 196KB)

Come-and-Try Athletics video transcript (DOCX 21KB)

Our Come-and-Try Athletics days, give students the opportunity to experience athletics, in an enjoyable, non-competitive setting.

Students have the chance to participate in a variety of races on the track, as well as in field events.

These days also provide teachers with the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the sport of athletics, the classification process and multi-class pathways.

Formal sporting classification is not required to attend these days.

Registrations now open - Register here.

General information

Cost: $5.00 per student (schools to pay via intercompany journal after the event).

Times: Arrive 9:30am. First event 10am. Finish 2pm.

Age Groups: Kindergarten to Year 12.

Events: 50m, 100m, 200m, Shot Put, Long Jump, Discus and Javelin.

Multi-Sport video transcript (DOCX 21KB)

Multi-Sport days provide students with an opportunity to experience a variety of sports, modified to suit their needs.

State and national sporting associations support these events, delivering fun, inclusive and engaging activities to build students’ confidence and capacity in sport.

Students will be taken through a variety of skills, drills and modified games throughout the day in a non-competitive format.

Teachers are also upskilled, learning new ways of adapting their lessons and teaching, to make sport accessible for all.

2023 dates and venues

Tenpin bowling video transcript (DOCX 21KB)

The School Sport Unit Tenpin Bowling Competition is back in 2023. Entries are now open.

Tenpin bowling is an excellent sport for students with disability. By adapting the game to utilise lane bumpers and ramps as necessary, it ensures the game is inclusive of all. Formal sporting classification is not required.

Schools may enter one team of four bowlers, in the respective primary or secondary competition. Competitions will begin in early Term 3, with regional representatives progressing to the state finals.

Schools for Specific Purposes and Central/Community K-12 Schools may enter a team in both the primary and secondary competitions.

Dates and venues will be sent to schools early Term 2, once entries have been collated and draws created.

Every effort will be made to have teams participate as close to their own school as possible, with venue locations being determined by the number and geographical position of schools that enter.

Dates and times will vary state-wide, based on the availability of each individual tenpin bowling centre.

Register here for the 2023 Tenpin Bowling Competition

Ten Pin Bowling Rules (PDF 148KB)