Sydney School Competition
Sydney School Handball Competition
The Sydney School Handball Competition is Sydney's premier school handball tournament, held once per term for students from Kindy to Year 12 across NSW. Handball Australia runs structured 4 square individual and team-based handball competitions across Sydney, welcoming 150+ schools each term.
Each Sydney handball competition features 75+ trophies, medals, hats and awards, giving every student the chance to compete, improve and be recognised for their handball skills.
Why Join the Sydney School Handball Competition?
- Open to all students from Kindy to Year 12 across Sydney NSW
- Held every school term at venues across Sydney
- Individual and team-based handball tournaments
- 75+ trophies, medals, hats and awards every competition
- Safe, fun and structured environment for kids of all skill levels
- Part of the NSW School Handball Rankings
Details
- Term 2 Sunday 14th June 2026
- East Conference
- Time: 10am - 12pm
- Venue: Centennial Parklands Sports Centre
- Address: Netball Courts at the Corner of Anzac Parade and Lang Road Moore Park NSW 2021
- North Conference
- Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
- Venue: Forestville War Memorial Playing Fields
- Address: Netball courts at 59–61 Melwood Ave Forestville 2087
- Cost: $33 +GST
- 75+ Trophies, Medals, Hats & Awards
- 150+ Schools Invited
- Enrolment deadline: Friday 5pm before the event or earlier if capacity reached
Need help? We strive to give you the best customer service experience possible. Click a question below to view the answer.
Do I have to enroll via the school?
No. As a parent, you enrol individually for your child. It's both an individual player competition and a combined school competition. If other students enrol from the same school, their combined points go towards their school tally.
Late enrolment
Will not be accepted. Due to the immense administration tasks, planning, and grading needed before the tournament, enrolments cut off strictly on Friday at 5pm before the event, or even earlier if capacity is reached.
Can I play in any conference?
Yes. You can play in any and all conference locations. They are just different locations, times, and dates to make it convenient to travel.
Do I need to sign in before competition start?
No need to sign in or come to the front desk. All information is on our website, and has been emailed and SMS’d to you. Please read it. Any major issues or questions, please come to the front desk for help.
What is your refund policy?
A full refund or credit will be given if you cancel for any reason. Please inform us before the event if your child cannot attend.
How do you Grade students?
We grade students using 5 key factors:
- Previous results/state ranking.
- Year group at school (Years 1-12).
- Skill level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) as indicated by parents.
- School distribution (to ensure varied matchups).
- Active movement: Further grading/movement happens in the first 30 minutes of the tournament.
Can my child be placed with their friends?
We will try our best. However, we must grade kids based on past history, standard, school, and age as a priority. Pairing friends together can create an unfair advantage. We also conduct further grading during the first 30 minutes. Please respect our 26 years of judgment in creating fair game scenarios.
If I’m in Year 3, do I play with Year 6’s?
Yes. If you are good enough, you will move into higher age groups. Conversely, if a Year 10 student is struggling, they can move into lower age groups to ensure appropriate competition.
Referee / Umpires
Handball is self-refereed, like tennis, golf, and handball played at school. We teach children the Good Sport steps: 1. Discuss, 2. Vote, 3. Replay, and 4. Teacher. These steps teach children to fish, not give them a fish. These steps are challenging and take time to learn, but are important for developing these life long skills.
How do you win?
Stay in King the longest. Every time you are in King and someone gets out, you get a peg point. In other words, after every rally you remain in King (the top court) you get a point.
Example: If Dunce gets Queen out and you're in Ace, you get a peg point. After 1 hour of play, you may have 46 peg points. This will go to your individual tally and school tally.
| Court | School Multiplier / Calculation |
|---|---|
| Court 1 | 1 peg point x 3 points (e.g., 42 peg points = 126 school points) |
| Court 2 | 1 peg point x 2.75 points |
| Court 3 | 1 peg point x 2.5 points |
| Court 4 | 1 peg point x 2.25 points |
| Court 5 | 1 peg point x 2 points |
| Court 6 | 1 peg point x 1.75 points |
| Court 7 | 1 peg point x 1.5 points |
| Court 8 | 1 peg point x 1.25 points |
| Courts 9-20 | 1 peg point = 1 point |
*Example is for 20 Courts/Divisions
Champions of their Court (Bonus Points)| Position | School Bonus |
|---|---|
| Court 1 Champion | 100 bonus points |
| Court 2 Champion | 90 points |
| Court 3 Champion | 80 points |
| Court 4 Champion | 70 points |
| Court 5 Champion | 60 points |
| Court 6 Champion | 50 points |
| Court 7 Champion | 40 points |
| Court 8 Champion | 30 points |
| Court 9 Champion | 20 points |
| Courts 10-20 | 10 points |
Cheering and Team Spirit:
Earn a Ball, Prime, or 10 school points for massive team morale.
Earn a Ball, Prime, or 10 school points for massive team morale.
Handicap (School Size Adjustment):
To keep competition fair between different school sizes:
To keep competition fair between different school sizes:
- Over 20 students: divide total points by 2
- Over 30 students: divide total points by 2.5
- Over 40 students: divide total points by 3
- Over 50 students: divide total points by 3.5
What Awards are there?
75+ trophies, medallions, handballs, prizes, hats, PRIME drinks, and certificates.
Does everyone get a prize/award/trophy?
No. We are generous with 75+ awards, but they must be earned. We teach children to cherish their awards because they worked for them. If you disagree, please inform us on the enrolment checkout.
Can I win multiple awards?
Yes! You could win for your school, be the best player on your court, and be the best sportsman. It is possible to earn 3+ awards/prizes.
Cheering, Team Spirit & Handicaps
Cheering: Earn balls, PRIME, or 10 school points for team morale.
School Handicap: To keep it fair, larger schools have their total points divided (e.g., Over 20 students / 2; Over 50 students / 3.5).
School Handicap: To keep it fair, larger schools have their total points divided (e.g., Over 20 students / 2; Over 50 students / 3.5).
Do I have to wear school sport uniform?
No. Any sports clothing is fine. However, wearing school colors, flags, or custom team shirts has a massive impact on winning the "Best School" or "Best Group" spirit awards.
What happens if it rains?
For outdoor venues, you will be notified via SMS and email 2 hours before the event. A full refund, transfer, or credit will be made.
Details
- Term 2 Sunday 14th June 2026
- East Conference
- Time: 10am - 12pm
- Venue: Centennial Parklands Sports Centre
- Address: Netball Courts at the Corner of Anzac Parade and Lang Road Moore Park NSW 2021
- North Conference
- Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm
- Venue: Forestville War Memorial Playing Fields
- Address: Netball courts at 59–61 Melwood Ave Forestville 2087
- Cost: $33 +GST
- 75+ Trophies, Medals, Hats & Awards
- 150+ Schools Invited
- Enrolment deadline: Friday 5pm before the event or earlier if capacity reached
Need help? We strive to give you the best customer service experience possible. Click a question below to view the answer.
Do I have to enroll via the school?
No. As a parent, you enrol individually for your child. It's both an individual player competition and a combined school competition. If other students enrol from the same school, their combined points go towards their school tally.
Late enrolment
Will not be accepted. Due to the immense administration tasks, planning, and grading needed before the tournament, enrolments cut off strictly on Friday at 5pm before the event, or even earlier if capacity is reached.
Can I play in any conference?
Yes. You can play in any and all conference locations. They are just different locations, times, and dates to make it convenient to travel.
Do I need to sign in before competition start?
No need to sign in or come to the front desk. All information is on our website, and has been emailed and SMS’d to you. Please read it. Any major issues or questions, please come to the front desk for help.
What is your refund policy?
A full refund or credit will be given if you cancel for any reason. Please inform us before the event if your child cannot attend.
How do you Grade students?
We grade students using 5 key factors:
- Previous results/state ranking.
- Year group at school (Years 1-12).
- Skill level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) as indicated by parents.
- School distribution (to ensure varied matchups).
- Active movement: Further grading/movement happens in the first 30 minutes of the tournament.
Can my child be placed with their friends?
We will try our best. However, we must grade kids based on past history, standard, school, and age as a priority. Pairing friends together can create an unfair advantage. We also conduct further grading during the first 30 minutes. Please respect our 26 years of judgment in creating fair game scenarios.
If I’m in Year 3, do I play with Year 6’s?
Yes. If you are good enough, you will move into higher age groups. Conversely, if a Year 10 student is struggling, they can move into lower age groups to ensure appropriate competition.
Referee / Umpires
Handball is self-refereed, like tennis, golf, and handball played at school. We teach children the Good Sport steps: 1. Discuss, 2. Vote, 3. Replay, and 4. Teacher. These steps teach children to fish, not give them a fish. These steps are challenging and take time to learn, but are important for developing these life long skills.
How do you win?
Stay in King the longest. Every time you are in King and someone gets out, you get a peg point. In other words, after every rally you remain in King (the top court) you get a point.
Example: If Dunce gets Queen out and you're in Ace, you get a peg point. After 1 hour of play, you may have 46 peg points. This will go to your individual tally and school tally.
| Court | School Multiplier / Calculation |
|---|---|
| Court 1 | 1 peg point x 3 points (e.g., 42 peg points = 126 school points) |
| Court 2 | 1 peg point x 2.75 points |
| Court 3 | 1 peg point x 2.5 points |
| Court 4 | 1 peg point x 2.25 points |
| Court 5 | 1 peg point x 2 points |
| Court 6 | 1 peg point x 1.75 points |
| Court 7 | 1 peg point x 1.5 points |
| Court 8 | 1 peg point x 1.25 points |
| Courts 9-20 | 1 peg point = 1 point |
*Example is for 20 Courts/Divisions
Champions of their Court (Bonus Points)| Position | School Bonus |
|---|---|
| Court 1 Champion | 100 bonus points |
| Court 2 Champion | 90 points |
| Court 3 Champion | 80 points |
| Court 4 Champion | 70 points |
| Court 5 Champion | 60 points |
| Court 6 Champion | 50 points |
| Court 7 Champion | 40 points |
| Court 8 Champion | 30 points |
| Court 9 Champion | 20 points |
| Courts 10-20 | 10 points |
Cheering and Team Spirit:
Earn a Ball, Prime, or 10 school points for massive team morale.
Earn a Ball, Prime, or 10 school points for massive team morale.
Handicap (School Size Adjustment):
To keep competition fair between different school sizes:
To keep competition fair between different school sizes:
- Over 20 students: divide total points by 2
- Over 30 students: divide total points by 2.5
- Over 40 students: divide total points by 3
- Over 50 students: divide total points by 3.5
What Awards are there?
75+ trophies, medallions, handballs, prizes, hats, PRIME drinks, and certificates.
Does everyone get a prize/award/trophy?
No. We are generous with 75+ awards, but they must be earned. We teach children to cherish their awards because they worked for them. If you disagree, please inform us on the enrolment checkout.
Can I win multiple awards?
Yes! You could win for your school, be the best player on your court, and be the best sportsman. It is possible to earn 3+ awards/prizes.
Cheering, Team Spirit & Handicaps
Cheering: Earn balls, PRIME, or 10 school points for team morale.
School Handicap: To keep it fair, larger schools have their total points divided (e.g., Over 20 students / 2; Over 50 students / 3.5).
School Handicap: To keep it fair, larger schools have their total points divided (e.g., Over 20 students / 2; Over 50 students / 3.5).
Do I have to wear school sport uniform?
No. Any sports clothing is fine. However, wearing school colors, flags, or custom team shirts has a massive impact on winning the "Best School" or "Best Group" spirit awards.
What happens if it rains?
For outdoor venues, you will be notified via SMS and email 2 hours before the event. A full refund, transfer, or credit will be made.