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November is a busy and important time for Queensland’s young athletes. There’s a full calendar of state and national championships this month across a range of sports. These big events will give students the chance to showcase their hard work and skills throughout the school year.
November 2025 Queensland School Sports Summary
| Event Name | Dates | Location | Age Group | Queensland Significance | Status/Key Achievement |
| Cricket State Championships | Nov 2 – Nov 6 | Rockhampton, QLD | 13-14 years Girls | State’s premier schoolgirl cricket event. | In Progress |
| Garry Brown Shield Meet (Athletics) | Nov 1 | Mount Gravatt, QLD | Open (Clubs/School Alumni) | First major Queensland Athletics meet in November, indicating strong student-athlete involvement. | Results Confirmed (Various club/athlete achievements) |
| Softball – School Sport Australia National Championships | Nov 15 – Nov 21 | Rooty Hill, NSW | 12 years & Under | Queensland sends both Boys’ and Girls’ State Teams. | TBD (Starts mid-month) |
| Queensland T&F Relay Championships | Nov 15 – Nov 16 | Mount Gravatt, QLD | Various | Major state-level track and field competition for relay teams. | TBD |
| Track and Field – SSA National Championships | Nov 27 – Nov 30 | Canberra, ACT | 12 years & Under | National stage for primary school track and field stars. | TBD (Starts late-month) |
| Australian Junior Surfing Titles | Nov 28 – Dec 5 | Wollongong, NSW | 19 years & Under | Showcases Queensland’s top young surfers on the national stage. | The first major Queensland Athletics meet in November, indicating strong student-athlete involvement. |
Kicking off with cricket: Girls’ State Championships
The action kicks off with cricket at the start of November:
- Event: Cricket State Championships for girls aged 13-14.
- Venue: Rockhampton Cricket Ground, North Rockhampton.
- Time: Monday, November 3, to Thursday, November 6.
Young female cricketers will compete for the state title at this tournament. Participating in a team sport like cricket is important for learning physical fitness and teamwork.
National Softball Competition
Mid-month, students’ attention will shift to the national stage:
- Event: School Sport Australia National Softball Championships for 12 years and under.
- Venue: Blacktown International Sports Park, Rooty Hill, New South Wales.
- Time: Sunday, November 16, to Friday, November 21.
This is a major competition, where the Queensland team will test their skills against the best young softball players from across Australia.
Track & Field: National Battle in ACT
At the end of November, another Queensland team will head to the nation’s capital, Canberra:
- Event: School Sport Australia National Track & Field Championships for 12 years and under.
- Venue: Canberra, ACT.
- Time: Thursday, November 27 to Sunday, November 30.
These championships provide a highly challenging environment for young athletes, serving as a platform to showcase the next generation of Australian track stars.
Surfing Titles: New South Wales Waves
Adds a coastal event to the monthly schedule:
- Event: Australian Junior Surfing Titles for 19 years and under.
- Venue: Wollongong, New South Wales.
- Time: Starts Friday, November 28 (runs through December).
The competition will showcase the diversity of individual sports from Queensland students, as well as team sports. Success at the national level is a strong indicator of future sporting success.
Data Insight: Facts about Queensland School Sports
While the November calendar focuses on high-performance events, the larger data highlights the wider importance of sport in the lives of Queensland children:
Daily physical activity: According to a 2019 survey, 84.2% of Queensland children take part in some form of physical activity every day.
Age and participation: There is a trend that physical activity participation rates decrease with age (12-14 and 15-17 years old).
Top organised sports: The most popular organised team sports for children in Queensland are:
- Football
- Netball
- Basketball
- Rugby League
These championships not only strengthen children’s cognitive and social benefits through competition, but also through participation in youth sport.