The School Sport Australia Games 02 will be held in City of Moreton Bay in August attracting more than 3,000 people into the region including elite junior athletes.

The Games will showcase School Sport Australia National Representative Championships across nine sports with the event placed by Sports Marketing Australia through School Sport Australia at the South Pine Sports Complex.

The Games will include 1,250 students, 200 team officials with over1,250 parents and family members transforming the city into a hub of sporting excellence with a vibrant “mini-Olympics” village atmosphere.

The sports will include Australian Football (15 Yrs & Under Boys & Girls), Netball (15 Ys & Under Boys & Girls),Basketball (16 Yrs & U, 12 Yrs & U Boys & Girls), Football (18 Years & Under Boys & Girls), Rugby League (12 Years & Under), Bowls (18 Years & Under) and Golf (18 Years & Under).

City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, said school sports and youth competition was incredibly important to the city which valued a healthy and active lifestyle. “Welcoming almost 3,000 visitors to our city will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase some of our finest sporting facilities as well as the destinations and experiences our city is known for, ” Mayor Flannery said.

Executive Officer of School Sport Australia, Phil Reeves, said: the Games provided a unique platform for students across Australia to compete at the highest level.

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Photo: The School Sport Australia Games 02 will be held in the City of Moreton Bay in August creating a “mini-Olympic” village.