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2026 World Cup applications

Applications for the 2026 World Cup have closed.The World Cup was played 15–18 October 2026 on Gumbaynggirr Country (Coffs Harbour). Round 1 applications for the 2027 Australian Invitational Challenge are open now — see Apply.

These forms ran on the previous website's form builder, which cannot run anywhere else, so they are kept here as a record of exactly what AIO asked. They no longer accept applications.

2026 World Cup player application (round 1, as published)

  • World Cup 2026 - Oct 15, 16, 17, 18 - held on Gumbaynggirr Country (Coffs Harbour) Applications - those playing at State Cup or anyone else interested in representing AIO.
  • If at any time it is found that you have provided false or misleading information on your application form, the Directors of AIO reserve the right to remove you from participation in the respective tournament. Such actions may also impact your eligibility to represent Australian Indigenous Oztag in future events.
  • STEP 1 OF 3
  • Personal Information
  • Last Name *
  • Enter your Surname
  • First Name *
  • Enter your first name
  • Must be as per your birth certificate
  • Select Your Preferred Team *
  • Mens 60's
  • Preffered Position *
  • Middle
  • Date of Birth *
  • DD/MM/YYYY
  • Postal Address *
  • Number & Street name
  • City/Suburb *
  • State *
  • Post Code *
  • 2026 Age *
  • The Age you turn in 2026
  • Mobile Number *
  • Email Address *
  • Enter your email address
  • It is a requirement of ALL Australian Indigenous Oztag Players to be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent. Do you Identify as : *
  • Aboriginal
  • Torres Strait Islander
  • Both Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  • Players must provide (1) of the following, please select which is applicable:
  • Choose fileor drop here
  • Next

The round 2 player form asked the same questions as round 1.

2026 World Cup coach & team manager application (as published)

  • 2026 - Oct 15, 16, 17, 18 - World Cup - held on Gumbaynggirr Country (Coffs Harbour) Applications.
  • Divisions that don't have applicants for coach AND manager that the committees believe are at the standard required, that division will NOT progress to player selections.
  • To ensure our younger divisions have a coach and manager focus on them for the entire tournament, the 16s, 18s and 21s divisions coach and manager will not be eligible to play during the tournament.
  • Last Name *
  • Enter your Surname
  • First Name *
  • Enter your first name
  • Must be as per your birth certificate
  • Date of Birth *
  • Mobile Number *
  • +1
  • +1 000 000 0000
  • Email Address *
  • Enter your email address
  • What is your WWC/Blue card number? *
  • Enter Your Card Number Here
  • What is the date of the WWCC/Blue Card expiry? *
  • Do you identify as any of the following *
  • Aboriginal
  • Torres Strait Islander
  • Both Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  • None of the Above
  • Are you applying for *
  • Coach
  • Manager
  • Coach & Manager
  • Have you been an AIO coach or manager before? *
  • No
  • Yes
  • Which division are you applying for *
  • Under 16 Boys (NOT ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN TOURNAMENT)
  • Under 16 Girls (NOT ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN TOURNAMENT)
  • Under 18 Boys (NOT ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN TOURNAMENT)
  • Under 18 Girls (NOT ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN TOURNAMENT)
  • Mens 21's (NOT ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN TOURNAMENT)
  • Womens 21's (NOT ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN TOURNAMENT)
  • Mixed 21's (NOT ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN TOURNAMENT)
  • Open Mens
  • Open Womens
  • Mixed Open's
  • Women 27's
  • Mens 30's
  • Mens 35's
  • Women 37's
  • Mens 40's
  • Mens 45's
  • Women 47's
  • Mens 50's
  • Mens 60's
  • Mixed Seniors
  • If you have a child/children applying to play in the same division please list their name/s
  • Do you currently or have you ever coached/managed a representative team, any sport? *
  • No
  • Yes
  • Please list all your coaching/managing experience *
  • If you have or currently still play representative oztag please list all your playing experience.
  • Will you be at any of the following tournaments *
  • 2025 Junior Nationals
  • 2025 Senior Nationals
  • 2026 NSW Junior State Cup
  • 2026 NSW Senior State Cup
  • 2026 QLD Junior State Cup
  • 2026 QLD Senior State Cup
  • All coach and managers must complete level 1 of the the Australian Oztag Coaching Course. Level 2 is strongly encouraged. https://oztag.com.au/ao/course/level-one-coaching-course/ If you have already completed the courses please email your certificate to: indigenousoztag@gmail.com *
  • AIO already have it
  • Completed both and sending to AIO
  • Completed level 1 (sent to AIO) and going to complete level 2
  • Completed level 1 and sent to AIO
  • Have not completed either
  • Please ensure you read the Code of Conduct before completing the following questions *
  • the Code of Conduct - Click Here
  • Do you agree to uphold the the Australian Indigenous Oztag Coach and Manager Code of Conduct *
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you agree to attend the entire 2026 World Cup Tournament from 9am the15th to the 18th of October 2026 *
  • Yes
  • No
  • Register
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