The Hills Hornets 2026 Junior State Cup Campaign is officially underway — and we want YOU to join our Swarm!
If you’re a junior touch footballer (7 – 17yrs) ready to challenge yourself against the best in NSW, this is your moment. Register now for your shot at representing Hills Hornets on the big stage!
Trial dates will be communicated to all registered triallists in coming weeks.
To be eligible for selection, players must be registered and actively playing in the Hills Hornets Touch 2025 Spring Competition.
Age Division Details
Please use the following list to identify the age divisions you are eligible for.
| Age Division | Date of Birth |
| Under 10’s | Born between 2016 and 2019 |
| Under 12’s | Born between 2014 and 2015 |
| Under 14’s | Born between 2012 and 2013 |
| Under 16’s | Born between 2010 and 2011 |
| Under 18’s | Born between 2008 and 2009 |
Trial Details – Thursday October 23 & 30, November 6
| Division | Trial 1 | Trial 2 | Squad Training |
| U10 Girls | Thursday October 23 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Thursday October 30 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Monday November 10 5:45pm to 6:45pm |
| U10 Boys | Thursday October 23 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Thursday October 30 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Sunday November 9 11:30am to 12:45pm |
| U12 Girls | Thursday October 23 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Thursday October 30 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Sunday November 9 8:30am - 10:30am |
| U12 Boys | Thursday October 23 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Thursday October 30 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Sunday November 9 11:30am to 1:00pm |
| U14 Girls | Thursday October 23 7:15pm to 8:30pm | Thursday October 30 7:15pm to 8:30pm | Sunday November 9 8:30am - 10:30am |
| U14 Boys | Thursday October 23 7:15pm to 8:30pm | Thursday October 30 7:15pm to 8:30pm | Sunday November 9 11:30am to 1:00pm |
| U16 Girls | Thursday November 6 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday November 9 8:00am - 9:30am | TBA |
| U16 Boys | Thursday November 6 7:00pm to 8:00pm | TBA | TBA |
| U18 Girls | Thursday November 6 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Tuesday November 11 7:00pm - 8:15pm | TBA |
| U18 Boys | Thursday November 6 7:00pm to 8:00pm | TBA | TBA |
Players are encouraged to attend both trial dates.
If a player is unavailable for either of the trial dates and wants to be considered for selection, an email detailing reason for unavailability must be submitted to info@hillshornetstouch.com.
Complete the Registration Form to express your interest in team trials
About Junior State Cup
Junior State Cup is the largest sporting tournament held in NSW each year with over 17,000 attendees and divisions for under 10’s to under 18’s. A great opportunity for the aspiring junior player and a chance to be the best team in the state makes this an amazing weekend every year.
Since 2019, Junior State Cup has been divided into a northern and southern conference. Hills Hornets Touch is part of the Southern Conference.
In 2026, the Southern Conference competition will take place in Wagga Wagga from the 13th to the 15th of February.
State Finals for Southern and Northern Conference winners will be played on Sunday 1st of March at Tempe.
The NSW Touch Junior State Cup page can be viewed here:
http://www.nswtouch.com.au/representative/junior-state-cup/

