Indigenous Nationals Trials 2026

2026 is the 30th Indigenous Nationals sporting competition. This year, the week-long multisport competition for Indigenous student-athletes will be hosted by the University of Newcastle. The sports include Volleyball, Basketball, Touch Football, and Netball.

This opportunity extends beyond sport, serving as a chance to connect with the Indigenous community from campuses across the country.

Four trials will be held, one for each sport. There will be four opportunities for make-up trials. The schedule is as follows:

Week 1` (OVER)

• Volleyball

• Basketball

Week 2

• Touch Football (over)

• Netball (over)

• Friday, 27th Feb 7:30-8:30AM: Make-up trials 2 (only for athletes missing Touch and/or Netball)

Week 3

• Tuesday, 3rd Mar 6:00-7:00PM: Make-up Trials 3 (for Netball and Basketball)

• Thursday, 5th Mar 7:30-8:30AM: Make-up Trials 4 (for Touch & Volleyball)

Please arrive by 15 minutes early for each of the trials you attend.

• Please come to as many as possible for as long as possible. If you need to be late, or leave early, just let us know!