DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS COUNTRY WEEK
KEY INFORMATION
District High Schools Country Week is open to schools that have the official classification of District High School, students enrolled at SIDE are also eligible. Other school participation will be considered on application. It is an annual event for country schools to participate in Badminton, Basketball [B, G & Mixed], Futsal, Hockey [Mixed], Netball [Girls], Touch Football and Volleyball [Mixed].Â
COMPETITION SPECIFICS | |
Date Venues | Monday 21 September – Thursday 24 September 2026 Note: DHS Country Week competition days run from Monday to Thursday Basketball – Warwick Stadium Volleyball – Joondalup Arena Hockey – Troy Pickard Hockey Centre Netball – Kingsway Indoor Stadium Futsal – Craigie Leisure Centre Badminton – Stirling Leisure Mirrabooka |
| Eligibility | Participants must be full time students up to and including Year 10. The maximum age of any participating student is under 17 years as at 30th June in the year of competition. i.e. students must be born after 30 June 2009. |
| Cost | Schools who compete in the carnival share the costs for this event. The figure payable is $55 per student, based on minimum team numbers i.e. 5 in a Basketball team and 6 in Volleyball. |
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TIMELINE |
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Main Bulletin Published |
Fri 27 Feb 2026 |
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Nominations Due |
Fri 29 May 2026 |
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Sport Confirmation to Schools |
TBC |
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Draft Fixtures Published |
Fri 21 Aug 2026 |
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School Information Returns Due |
Fri 4 Sept 2026 |
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Final Fixtures on Website |
Fri 4 Sept 2026 |
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Submission of Bona Fides |
Fri 11 Sept 2026 |
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ACTIVE ACHIEVERS
The award procedure is as follows:
- Each school involved in DHS Country Week has the opportunity to nominate a maximum of two female and two male students.
- The nominated students should:
- portray positive images about health and well being,
- be actively involved in school and/or community activities,
- be attending District High Schools Country Week.
- This document can be used as a guide:
Active Achiever Awards Criteria
- Each student nominated will be individually congratulated and receive a certificate of recognition at the Opening Ceremony.
Complete and submit this online nomination form:
Active Achievers Nomination Form
Nominations close: Friday 11 September 2026 (Term 3 Week 8)
SERVICE AWARDSÂ
SSWA recognises that members of the school sport family should be duly recognised for their work, service and commitment to school sport. School Sport WA recognises this contribution through the following awards:
School Sport WA Service Award (5 years, 10 years and 15 years)
School Sport WA Outstanding Service Award
Life Membership of School Sport WA
School Sport WA uses data provided on the School Information Form to identify Service Award recipients. Schools also have the ability to nominate staff using the below nomination form.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Merchandise | Event Merchandise will be on sale at Warwick Stadium, or can be ordered online prior to the event. Online Store Click HERE (When Available) |
Venue Risk Management | Venue Risk Management Information Click HERE (When Available) |
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