What is SSAG 01?
School Sport Australia Games (SSAG 01) will see over 2,000 student-athletes from 8 jurisdictions plus Cook Islands and Fiji compete in an 11-day long multi-sport competition. In 2024, SSAG 01 will be held on the Gold Coast from 24 July to 3 August with 6 sports contested in competitions at a number of venues.
For more information on competitions, special events and more see the 2024 SSAG 01 Championship Program.
School Sport Australia respectfully acknowledges the Kombumerri People; the traditional owners of the land on which the SSAG 01 will take place. We pay respects to their Elders past and present and recognise the important contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders make to the Canberra community.
Event Information
In preparation for the competition, the 2024 SSAG 01 Medical Provider Directory has been developed to assist travelling teams to find medical providers as required while on the Gold Coast.
For more information regarding venues in use for the SSAG 01 competition, please see the 2024 SSAG 01 Venue Site Maps.
Special Events
Opening Ceremony & Championship Experience (Swimming 10-12yrs)
Date | Thursday 25 July 2024 |
Venue | Gold Coast Aquatic Centre & Broadwater Parklands (The Great Lawn) |
Key times | 2:30pm – 5:00pm |
Attire | Team uniforms; smart casual. |
Event Attendees | Teams, Officials, Parents and Special Guests. |
Overview | Opening Ceremony, followed by Indigenous traditional games championship experience. |
Combined Opening Ceremony
Date | Sunday 28 July |
Venue | Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre (Hall 1) |
Key times | 4:30pm – 6:30pm |
Arrival times | 3:45pm – students assemble with Team Officials at Southern End of GCSLC. |
Attire | Team uniforms; smart casual. |
Tickets | Parents, careers and families need to register for the Opening Ceremony via the link sent to your teams. |
Overview | The ceremony will include a welcome to country, student performances and an official opening. Following the ceremony the Northern Lawn will feature a relaxed area with food trucks, music and a Big Screen to view the Olympics. |
Combined Championship Experience
Date | Tuesday 30 July |
Venue | Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Precinct |
Key times | 1:00pm – 7:00pm |
Group times | 1:15pm – 4:00pm | Groups A & B (Australian Football, Netball, & Basketball U16s) 1:30pm – 4:00pm | Group C (Basketball U12s) 3:00pm – 5:30pm | Groups D & E (Hockey, Swimming 12-15 Years) 3:30pm – 5:15pm | Group F (Softball, Swimming 16-18 Years) 3:15pm – 4:30pm | Parent Information Talk Guest Speaks |
Attire | Team uniforms; smart casual. |
Event Attendees | All students, their parents and guest speakers. |
Guest Speakers | Alyssa Koenen, Gold Coast Suns Dietitian Chris Bates, Study & Play USA Rob Barty, Tennis Parent Expert Natalie Burton, Olympian |
Overview | Students will rotate through Survivor or Indigenous Game activities interacting with students from across the country and from different sports. The experience will include sporting activations, a parent information talks and a social hub area. The Hub’ (Northern Plaza) has large screen TV’s, entertainment as well as food trucks (to purchase food). This is a great opportunity for players and families to social interact while listening to music and watching the Olympics. |
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