Baulkham Hills Oztag, established in 2010, is a prominent sports club located in Baulkham Hills, Sydney. As part of the Hills Bulls Sports Club, its primary aim is to provide an opportunity for boys and girls in the Baulkham Hills District to engage in a similar game to rugby league, but without physical contact. The club's Oztag competition serves as an excellent platform for children to experience the joy of playing rugby league in a safe and inclusive environment.
The Oztag competition at Baulkham Hills caters to players of all skill levels, ranging from beginners to those at a representative standard. Junior players have the option to form their own teams or register as individuals. It is worth mentioning that Baulkham Hills Oztag takes immense pride in its Girls Oztag programme, which has experienced significant growth over the years. In 2020 alone, approximately 1000 girls have registered to participate in Oztag.
Girls as young as 5 years old are welcome to join. The skills acquired from other winter sports like netball and soccer easily transition into Oztag, making it an accessible and enjoyable sport for girls in the district.
Notably, Baulkham Hills Oztag has achieved considerable success in its junior representative programme. The club's Girls Representative teams have earned a remarkable ten out of the fifteen State Cup Trophies collected by the club since 2014. In the last two years, the club's standing has been ranked 2nd and 3rd in the Club Championship, highlighting the commitment to fostering talent and promoting excellence in Oztag.
Crestwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills serves as the playing venue for the Oztag competition. The club hosts games on different days, structured according to age groups. Monday features Boys Under 15/16's and Men's divisions, while Tuesday caters to Junior Mixed teams aged from Under 14 to Under 16. Wednesday is dedicated to Girls Under 15 and 16, as well as the Ladies division.
Thursday is open for Men's and Senior Mixed teams, while Friday is exclusively for the youngest participants, with Boys Under 5/6 and Girls Under 8/10/11/12/13/14/15/16.
For further information or queries, individuals can contact Baulkham Hills Oztag at the provided phone number (0402784908) or email address (baulkhamhills@oztag. Com. au). The club welcomes new registrations and looks forward to continuing its tradition of promoting the love for Oztag among individuals in the Baulkham Hills District.