Touch Football South Australia is pleased to announce the South Australian Heat representative teams selected to compete at The Championships 2026, the premier national event on the Australian Touch Football calendar.
Following a comprehensive and highly competitive selection process, the selected squads showcase the depth, talent, and high performance standards within South Australian Touch Football. Athletes were identified through performances across state competitions, formal selection trials, and ongoing observation, with selectors placing strong emphasis on skill execution, tactical understanding, consistency, and alignment with team culture.
South Australia Heat will be represented across multiple divisions at The Championships 2026, with each squad featuring a strong balance of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. The selected athletes will now progress into a structured preparation phase, including training camps and development sessions, as they prepare to compete on the national stage.
Touch Football SA congratulates all athletes who have been selected and acknowledges the high calibre of players who nominated and trialled. The strength and depth of the selection pool reflects the continued growth and competitiveness of touch football across the state.
SA Heat Men’s Open
- Adam Barnett
- Adam Bethell
- Blair Dixon
- Dean Philp
- Joel Nolan
- Joeli Tavui
- Kieran Ong
- Laine Alexander
- Mackinley O’Neill
- Mitchell O’Hara
- Samuel Remeljej
- Slade Hollway
- Stephen Daenke
- Tinokura Pare Joseph
- Toby Gabrisch
Coach: Grant Richards
Assistant Coach: Michael Sheeky
Team Manager: To be confirmed
SA Heat Women’s Open
- Aizure Clarke
- Ailene Hiebner
- Alana Robson
- Alice Winter
- Caitlin Wilson
- Chloe Whiteman
- Ella Timmis
- Ellie Farrands
- Jasmin Thirwell
- Lacey Arbon
- Mia Forbes
- Molly O’Halloran
- Taylah Gabrisch
- Zahli Clarke
Coach: Mick Gray
Team Manager: Ashlee Gould
The Championships provides athletes with the opportunity to test themselves against the best players in Australia while proudly representing South Australia on the national stage.
Touch Football SA wishes all selected athletes and staff every success as they begin their journey towards The Championships 2026.
