We are very excited that we have an amazing 2 young athletes, Jayda Evans – 12 years old (Bribie Island State High School) and Riley Taylor – 11 years old (Banksia Beach State School) who have been selected in the state team to represent Queensland at the U12 girls National AFL Championships in August 2023 in Albury NSW.

The girls are proud members of and play for the Bribie Island Bulldogs AFL Club and they recently represented the Sunshine Coast Regional Team at the Queensland School Sport State Titles in Maroochydore this month. Their team was successful in making the grand final for the first time ever for the girls’ team and were narrowly defeated, taking home Silver for the competition. Jayda and Riley each received a daily players player award and Jayda received the teams’ competition players player award and Riley received the teams’ competition coaches award. They were also part of the Banksia Beach State School Team that won the Queensland Schools Cup in 2022. 

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As you can imagine an enormous amount of training goes into being able to compete at this level and being selected this year is a true testament to their commitment and dedication to their sport. They train pretty much every day in some way and both girls are high achievers across multiple sports as well. Jayda has represented as a regional Touch player and as a district player for soccer, long distance and athletics. Riley has represented her district for touch football, swimming, and athletics. They both have goals to play at the highest level possible, and they will continue to work towards these goals. We are enormously proud of these kids and are all super excited that their hard work has paid off.

As exciting as it is to have your children make the Queensland State team, it is also a very expensive trip to the National Championships. The cost of the 'compulsory' kit, which includes the AFL Playing Uniform and formal wear is just shy of $450 each, the championship levy is around $500, travel to Brisbane for training, travel to Albury for the Competition and accommodation for the 7 days they need to be in Albury, which would work out well over $2000 per student just for one event. 

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They have already had to account for the expenses of State Championships this month for the purchase all the regional team uniforms, levy, training up the coast, travel and accommodation for the 4-day event which was well over $1000 just for that event.

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The girls and their families would be very grateful if there is any way you may be able to help support these amazing kids to get to help get them to the National Championships.

Thank you for your consideration. 

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GO QLD