School Sport Australia Games – Gold Coast

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)

DateThursday 25 July 2024
VenueGold Coast Aquatic Centre & Broadwater Parklands (The Great Lawn)
Key times2:30pm – 5:00pm
AttireTeam uniforms; smart casual.
Event AttendeesTeams, Officials, Parents and Special Guests.
OverviewOpening Ceremony, followed by Indigenous traditional games championship experience.

Combined Opening Ceremony

DateSunday 28 July
VenueGold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre (Hall 1)
Key times4:30pm – 6:30pm
Arrival times3:45pm – students assemble with Team Officials at Southern End of GCSLC.
AttireTeam uniforms; smart casual.
TicketsParents, careers and families need to register for the Opening Ceremony via the link sent to your teams.
OverviewThe 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

DateTuesday 30 July
VenueGold Coast Sports and Leisure Precinct
Key times1:00pm – 7:00pm
Group times1:15pm – 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
AttireTeam uniforms; smart casual.
Event AttendeesAll students, their parents and guest speakers.
Guest SpeakersAlyssa Koenen, Gold Coast Suns Dietitian
Chris Bates, Study & Play USA
Rob Barty, Tennis Parent Expert
Natalie Burton, Olympian
OverviewStudents 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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