School Sport Victoria unveils new and improved website and refreshed brand
The new website has been built around enhancing the user experience – whether this is teachers finding details of an upcoming interschool sport event for their school team, parents seeking to register their child for Team Vic, or those seeking to submit a nomination for an award – the improved navigation aims to support users to better access the information they are seeking.
“Putting the user at the centre of the website design and functionality has been an important focus – to improve usability and in being able to find the right information the first time” outlines Rayoni Nelson, School Sport Victoria CEO. 
Most of our visitors are wanting to find details on a sport – so the new website navigation has been designed to find all the key information by sport – whether that’s searching for an upcoming interschool sport event or to register and find details on a Team Vic team – it's now all in one place for each of the sports on the School Sport Victoria program.
The home page connects users to current news, social media feeds, way finding for current campaigns and important links relevant for key user groups in the footer.
“We know that many users access the website on their mobile devices, so the new website provides for improved access and page layout in these formats.”
There are around 2.4 million page views of the School Sport Victoria website each year, it is an important source of information on School Sport Victoria’s programs, sports, events and opportunities for schools and students.
“We’re excited for the opportunity to improve links to our partners, including state sporting organisations, whether that be resources for teachers or links to community sport programs.”
The website also has improved accessibility, in line with the Victorian Government policy for accessible communications, as well as providing translation across a wide range of languages.
The new website also introduces the refreshed School Sport Victoria branding – featuring a new contemporary colour pallet, which is line with the Brand Vic style, and to reflect a strong and positive reflection of school sport in Victoria.
The new branding will be progressively rolled out, starting with our website and digital assets. The new branding will also be reflected across Team Vic and the Victorian Teachers’ Games in time.
These important initiatives aligns with priorities within School Sport Victoria’s 
Strategic Directions Priorities for 2026-2030
, including providing accessible information that is relevant and timely for schools. 
“With refreshed strategic priorities, website and brand, we’re looking to provide a positive school sport experience for schools, students, as well as parents, teachers and partners into the future.”
School Sport Victoria Strategic Directions Priorities for 2026-2030

School Sport Victoria has launched a new and improved website alongside a refreshed brand. Designed around the user experience, the new site makes it easier than ever to find sport information, upcoming events, Team Vic registrations, award nominations and more — on any device.

A better experience for schools, students and families

School Sport Victoria unveils new and improved website and refreshed brand

School Sport Victoria launches refreshed strategy to 2030
School Sport Victoria has refreshed its strategic priorities for 2026 to 2030, to deliver on its purpose and 10-year goals.
The initial 10-year strategy, 
Strategic Directions 2020 to 2030
, aims to provide a clear direction for School Sport Victoria to engage more Victorian students in school sport by creating more opportunities to participate and addressing future challenges. It set out key priorities and strategies for the first 5 years, 2020 to 2025, with this refreshed strategy now setting clear priorities for the remaining period of 2026 to 2030.
School Sport Victoria’s purpose is to develop young people through school sport and to support schools to maximise opportunities for all students to play sport. By 2030, the goal is to provide 800,000 school sport participation opportunities to Victorian students each year.
The refreshed strategy outlines key areas of focus across School Sport Victoria’s role, which is:
PLAY
 
- 
providing inclusive and accessible participative and competitive opportunities in school sport to involve a wider range of Victorian students.
VALUE
 - enhancing the role of school sport as part of a whole school approach to physical activity and physical literacy of all students.
CONNECT
 - facilitating partnerships between schools and communities through school sport to support lifelong participation in physical activity.
The refreshed strategy highlights areas of 
additional focus
 for School Sport Victoria, which are:
Increasing opportunities for students with disability, including reducing barriers to support participation in school sport pathways,
Ensuring our school sport workforce is providing a quality experience for students, and building in measures for future workforce sustainability, and
Lead the alignment of school sport pathways with state and national sport organisation pathways, to strengthen collaboration and leverage resources.
Other areas of focus within the strategy include exploring pathways for students to develop as officials and coaches, providing accessible information that is relevant and timely for schools, teachers and families and promoting leadership and career development pathways for teachers through school sport.
The strategy aligns with the 
Department of Education Strategic Plan 2025 to 2029
 and supports delivery of 
Education State
 priorities.
School Sport Victoria CEO, Rayoni Nelson highlights that “school is often where children play a sport for the first time, and for some, the only opportunity to play sport.”  
“Sport plays an important role in students’ physical, social and education development.” Research shows that playing sport as a child supports better school engagement, being more attentive at school and better academic performance.
“We look forward to partnering and working with organisations, including schools, councils, state and national sporting organisations and sector organisations to provide opportunities for students to play sport, from local through to national levels, whilst enabling connection to community participation pathways.”
With its 2026 to 2030 strategic directions now in place, School Sport Victoria is focused on engaging more Victorian students in school sport.
School Sport Victoria Strategic Directions Priorities for 2026-2030
 (Full PDF)
School Sport Victoria Strategic Directions Priorities for 2026-2030
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Discover School Sport Victoria's refreshed strategic priorities. Learn how we are expanding mainstream and multiclass opportunities to reach 800,000 student engagements annually.

Driving student participation, inclusion, and lifelong sporting pathways.

School Sport Victoria launches refreshed strategy to 2030

School Sport Victoria (SSV)
, as part of the Department of Education, is offering 
advertising opportunities
 for non-partners.
SSV achieved a record 681,159 interschool sport student participation engagements in 2025 which combined with a digital audience of close to 120,000 provides a unique opportunity for advertisers to communicate with the Victorian school community including school executives, teachers, students and their families and, more broadly, the sports industry. 
Advertising assets include:
Articles and campaign banners in the monthly SSV News publication with approximately 55,000 subscribers
Article and campaign banners in the Coordinators Update for SSV's network of 350+ Coordinators
Social posts on 
SSV's Facebook page
 (approximately 35,000 followers) and 
SSV's Instagram page
 (approximately 26,500 followers)
Please see SSV Advertising Opportunities including advertising asset catalogue, advertising bundles with customisation options available, along with the Rules of Engagement and complete the 
SSV Advertising Form
 to register your interest in SSV advertising.
For further information please contact Robert Coyle, Business and Partnership Manager, 
robert.coyle@education.vic.gov.au 
and Zac Jennings, Partnerships Marketing Officer, 
zac.jennings2@education.vic.gov.au
SSV Partnership Opportunities


VTG Partnership Opportunities
Submit an Expression of interest

School Sport Victoria (SSV), part of the Department of Education, is offering advertising and partnership opportunities with SSV and the Victorian Teachers’ Games (VTG) to connect with the Victorian school and sports community.

Reach over 110,000+ community members, school executives, teachers, and families.

Advertise with SSV

School Sport Victoria is pleased to announce 
new partnerships with Bowls Victoria 
and
 Volleyball Victoria
. These partnerships are important in supporting the range of school sport opportunities provided across these sports whilst consolidating the importance of school sport for SSV's partners.
Tony Sherwill
, Chief Executive Officer at Bowls Victoria, said: "The strong connection between Bowls Victoria and School Sport Victoria is further consolidated with the signing of this new Partnership Agreement.  
School-aged participants all over the State are benefiting from the opportunities this relationship is helping to create and enhance.  
We welcome the future strategies agreed with SSV and the benefits it will bring to participants, Clubs, Schools and the sprot bowls more broadly."
Kylie Bloodworth
, Chief Executive Officer at Volleyball Victoria, said "Volleyball Victoria is thrilled to formalise our renewed partnership with School Sport Victoria and continue supporting the growth of one of Victoria’s fastest growing school sports.The continued rise in volleyball participation across both primary and secondary schools demonstrates  volleyball's strong appeal and the importance of schools  introducing students to volleyball.


From first experiences in school sport through to representative opportunities with Team Vic, the school pathway provides students with opportunities to participate, develop and achieve at every level.


 


Through this partnership, Volleyball Victoria and School Sport Victoria will work together to strengthen participation pathways, support teachers and schools, expand opportunities in regional communities, and create stronger connections between school and community volleyball.


We are excited to build on the momentum of recent years and ensure even more Victorian students can experience the benefits of volleyball, whether they are playing for fun, representing their school, or aspiring to wear the Big V.
Learn more about advertising with School Sport Victoria

School Sport Victoria announces new partnerships with Bowls Victoria and Volleyball Victoria, strengthening school sport pathways and opportunities for students across the state.

Expanding school sport opportunities

School Sport Victoria Extends Partenrhip with Bowls Victoria and Volleyball Victoria

School Sport Victoria
, as part of the 
Department of Education
, is holding an Apparel and Merchandise Tender - Industry Briefing on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 from 300pm (AEST).




For further information, see 
https://www.tenders.vic.gov.au/tender/view?id=324458

Information on the commercial industry briefing session hosted by School Sport Victoria for the upcoming sportswear and merchandise supply procurement contract.

N1000237 Industry Briefing

School Sport Victoria Apparel and Merchandise Tender

School Sport Victoria (SSV) is pleased to release its first ever 2025 Impact Report along with the 2025 Participation and Performance Infographics and the 2025 Summary Infographics.
2025 was a significant year for School Sport Victoria, achieving a record level of student participation in the extensive school sport program. This Impact Report highlights our key areas of impact, including for students, teachers, schools, and partners.
These infographics outline key highlights including:
Engaging students to play sport, including through interschool and state representative pathways
The people and partners who support school sport opportunities, and
Our engagement with schools and families through our online channels
2025 Performance Highlights
This past year saw a significant surge in student participation engagement in sport across the state. Key achievements include:
Interschool Participation: providing 681,159 interschool sport participation opportunities—the highest to date and an increase of approximately 7% compared to 2024.
Team Vic Excellence: 1,090 students proudly donned the navy and white to represent Team Vic in 47 teams across 19 sports at School Sport Australia Championships.
Victorian Teachers' Games: the Melbourne-based event was a resounding success, with 1,119 participants and 104 staff, volunteers and officials coming together for the annual multi-day event engaging educators in wellbeing and sporting competition.
School Sport Victoria is proud to providing opportunities for primary and secondary students across Victoria to play sport, and in supporting pathways for talented student athletes. We know that playing sport supports better student engagement in school and their academic performance. School is also the only opportunity for some students to play a sport. — Rayoni Nelson CEO School Sport Victoria
School Sport Victoria looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing the delivery of its extensive school sport program in 2026!
2025 Documents
Impact Report
Infographics
Summary Infographics
2024 Documents
Annual Review
Infographics
Summary Infographics
2023 Documents
Annual Review
Infographics
Summary Infographics
2022 Documents
Annual Review
Infographics
Summary Infographics



Official announcement from School Sport Victoria detailing the release of the 2025 Impact Report and participation infographics, highlighting record student involvement and the benefits of school-based sporting programs.

School Sport Victoria Celebrates Record Growth in 2025

Participation Infographics

The Victorian Institute of Sport’s new Para Sport Unit has launched Victoria’s first dedicated program supporting people of all abilities who want to get involved in para sport. The program is designed for beginners through to aspiring high‑performance athletes, and no prior sport experience is required.
The VIS is seeking participants to take part in its Para multisport programs. These sessions are designed to be accessible, supportive, and tailored to a wide range of abilities and experience levels.




What the VIS Para Sport Unit offers:
Opportunities to try a variety of Para sports
Coaching to build fitness, confidence, and sport‑specific skills
Access to performance support and classification guidance
A clear pathway from first steps through to high‑performance sport
Come & Try days and ongoing support for new participants
The program is open to all abilities and is a welcoming entry point for anyone curious about Para sport.




How to register or learn more:
Visit: 
https://vis.org.au/para-sport-unit/
Email: 
parasportunit@vis.org.au

Discover Victoria's first dedicated program by the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) Para Sport Unit, offering coaching, try-out days, and pathways for all ability levels.

Empowering individuals of all abilities to try and excel in para sport.

Explore Inclusive Para Sport Pathways with the VIS

Official 2026 Team Vic representative team announcements for School Sport Victoria, including baseball, netball, softball, and tennis squads.

Students selected to represent Victoria are listed beside their school

2026 Team Vic Teams Announced

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A digital directory of School Sport Victoria's monthly eNews issues from 2022 to 2025, providing direct extracted destination URLs for each newsletter issue.

See all the past issues of SSV's monthly eNews

School Sport Victoria eNews Past Issues

The School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic (state representative) program provides an opportunity for Victoria’s emerging student athletes to challenge themselves against Australia’s best school aged athletes across numerous sports at the annual School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships.
SSV coordinate the selection process for Team Vic teams in partnership with relevant state sporting organisations. Depending on the sport and team, the selection process involves either:
Progressive or conference model
State trials
Results from events
Based on rankings/results or talent identification program
To be eligible for selection, students must:
Be a full-time student that attends school regularly with a School Sport Victoria member school
Have their selection in the team endorsed by their school Principal
Not be suspended or banned from competing in interschool, community/club or representative sport
Be available to attend selection trials and training sessions
Meet the costs of participation
Students registering for trials are indicating that they will be available for all stages of the trial process. For information on the sports and teams participating in the SSA Championships, please refer to the individual Team Vic sport pages on the SSV website.
Registrations
All students must register to trial for Team Vic via the registration link on each Team Vic sport page. The registration dates for each sport can be found on the Team Vic Sport and Registrations Key Dates page.
Prior to registering, interested students and their family must consult with their School Principal or Physical Education Teacher. This is to ensure that only suitably skilled students are registering to trial for what is a competitive, representative pathway. It is not a process designed to prepare students for the next year or as a come and try session.
Registration information for teams will be published closer to the time of registrations opening through the SSV website, and may be published on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, and the SSV enews. Please note the following:
A fee of $35.00 applies to each sport registration
There is no late registration period for any sport in 2026
It is the responsibility of the student, parent, or carer to check the SSV website for opening and closing dates for registrations
The registration opening and closing dates will differ for each team
Registration confirmation will come from Gameday and not SSV
Age Eligibility
The team selection process varies amongst sports. Generally, eligible students must be of a particular age. Age-based eligibility is calculated as of 31st December in the year of competition, except where other specific age eligibility is applied under certain SSA competition rules.
Below are the eligible ages for each sport:
Aquathlon: Ages 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19
Australian Football: Ages 11, 12, 13, and 14
Baseball: Ages 15, 16, 17, and 18
Basketball: Ages 11, 12, 15, and 16
Bowls: Ages 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18
Cricket: Ages 11, 12, 14, and 15
Cross Country: Ages 10, 11, and 12
Diving: Ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19
Football: Ages 11, 12, 16, 17, and 18
Golf: Ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18
Hockey: Ages 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15
Netball: Ages 11, 12, 14, and 15
Rugby League: Ages 11 and 12
Softball: Ages 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, and 18
Swimming: Ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19
Tennis: Ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18
Touch Football: Ages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15
Track and Field: Ages 10, 11, and 12
Triathlon: Ages 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19
Volleyball: Ages 13, 14, 15, and 16
Conduct
Both SSV and SSA have Codes of Conduct to ensure a positive experience throughout the trial process and Championship events. It is imperative that all participants are familiar with these expectations as well as the consequences of breaching the codes prior to participating in the trials or in Championship events. 
School Sport Victoria Code of Conduct
, and 
School Sport Australia Code of Conduct
. 
Selection Progression and Team Announcements
Trialists will be notified as to whether they have progressed to the next selection stage generally within a week of the trial(s) concluding. If it has been more than a week and you have not received notification, please contact a member of the National Programs Team at SSV.
Team Vic teams will be provisionally announced via the SSV website generally within 7 business days of the final trial. Team selection is provisional until the following conditions are met:
All required documentation is returned to the team manager
School Principals endorse their student’s participation in the SSA Championships as a representative of their school
Any non-selection appeals have been received and resolved
Multiclass
Information regarding multiclass events, classification, scoring and sporting opportunities is available on the Multiclass page on the SSV website.
Participation Costs
Participation in SSV Team Vic representative teams is fully self-funded, so families will be required to meet the costs of their child being a member of a team. Such costs include host state and administration levies, training and team equipment costs, uniform, transport, accommodation, and meals.
Please note, a parent or carer is required to travel with their child to the SSA Championship and be primarily responsible for the supervision of their child outside of official SSA Championship activities.
SSV can provide some indicative costs to help families budget. The cost of the SSA Championships host state and administration levies and Team Vic uniform is approximately $1400.00 per student. All costs associated with travel, accommodation and meals for a student and parent or carer will be in addition to the costs above. These costs will vary and depend upon the location and timing of the Championship and are the responsibility of the parent or carer.
Financial Assistance
Information regarding the various financial support options available can be found on the Financial Assistance page on the SSV website.
The main fundraising approach available to families is the 
Australian Sports Foundation
, which provides an online platform to assist with the costs of participating in the SSA Championships. The platform enables prospective sponsors, schools, community clubs, families and friends to assist with your fundraising efforts.
Furthermore, the Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund grants $1000.00 scholarships to emerging athletes facing financial hardship. Athletes aged 10 to 18 years old who have been selected to represent their state, territory or Australia are eligible to apply on their website.
Questions
In the first instance, please refer to the Team Vic Faqs page.
For further information about Region-level trial queries related to the following teams, please contact your SSV Primary Region Coordinator:
Australian Football
: 12 Years and Under Boys
Basketball
: 12 Years and Under Girls and Boys
Cricket
: 12 Years and Under Boys
Football (Soccer)
: 12 Years and Under Boys
Netball
: 12 Years and Under Girls



The School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic representative program provides an opportunity for Victoria’s emerging student athletes to challenge themselves against Australia’s best school aged athletes across numerous sports at the annual School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships.