Nations of Origin is a multifaceted sport, cultural, education and leadership program that culminates around NAIDOC week annually.
Each year around 1,400 Indigenous & Non- Indigenous young people represent their Aboriginal Nation in Rugby League, Football fives, Basketball, Netball and Gymnastics to promote reconciliations within communities and celebrate Australia diverse Indigenous culture.
In 2024, Nations will be held in Western Sydney.

Tournament Dates 2024

Rugby League U16 Male & Female Competitions

  • Tuesday 16th &
    Wednesday 17th July
  • 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Whalan Reserve, Catlin Close Whalan

Football Fives U14 Male & Female Competitions

  • Wednesday 17th July
  • 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • PCYC Hawkesbury, 16 Stewart St, South Windsor, NSW 2756

Mixed Team Gym & Free G Competitions

  • Free G 10-13yrs & 14-17yrs Mixed
    Wednesday 17th July
  • 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • PCYC Hawkesbury, 16 Stewart St, South Windsor, NSW 2756

U14 & U16 Basketball Male & Female Competition

  • Thursday 18th July
  • 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • PCYC Hawkesbury, 16 Stewart St, South Windsor, NSW 2756

U14 & U16 Mixed Netball

  • Friday 19th July
  • 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • PCYC Hawkesbury, 16 Stewart St, South Windsor, NSW 2756

We are committed to ensuring that every participant competes in a fair and age-appropriate environment. Please take note of the age groups for each sport:

  • Under 16: Born in 2008 & 2009 only
  • Under 14: Born in 2010 & 2011 only
  • Teen Gym: Born between 2007 – 2014
  • Free G 10-13 years: Born between 2014 - 2011
  • Free G 14-17 years: Born between 2010 – 2007
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    PCYC Nations of Origin Media Enquiries

    Please contact PCYC NSW Media and Communications Officer, Jeanette Lasorsa, on 0482 163 885 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    Programs email for parents/ guardians wanting to get a young person involved

    Please contact us via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    Event manager for other enquiries

    Please contact Cassandra Ewens at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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