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Adelaide High Schools Prepare for July-August SAAS Sporting Exchanges

High schools across Adelaide prepare for weekly SAAS matches and the longstanding interstate exchanges as Term 3 athletics activities approach.

By Adelaide Cbd Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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High schools in Adelaide participate in the Southern Zone Competition and Sports Association for Adelaide Schools with weekly matches plus Statewide Schools competitions. Adelaide High School holds the state's longest-running sporting exchanges with Melbourne High School since 1910 and Mac.Robertson Girls' High School since 1913, held in July-August each year.

SAAS Weekly Matches and Statewide Events

The Southern Zone Competition and Sports Association for Adelaide Schools organises regular fixtures that feed into broader statewide programs. These weekly matches give students consistent competition across multiple sports while preparing athletes for larger carnivals. Participation spans numerous Adelaide high schools that use the structure to build team skills ahead of major events.

Term Athletics and Swimming Carnivals

Major interschool events include Term 1 Athletics and Swimming Carnivals where students compete against elite athletes across South Australia. School Sport SA administers the athletics secondary championships for high schools with current guidelines updated as of January 29 2025. These carnivals provide the platform for track and field performances that later influence exchange selections.

SA Athletics Stadium at Mile End

The SA Athletics Stadium in Mile End ten minutes from the Adelaide CBD hosts hundreds of school carnivals and sports days annually on a national-standard nine-lane track. The venue serves as the central location for many of the athletics programs run under School Sport SA. Its proximity allows easy access for teams travelling from across the city for both regular carnivals and championship meets.

The exchanges scheduled for July-August build directly on the SAAS season and the Term 1 carnivals. Adelaide High School continues its historic program with Melbourne High School and Mac.Robertson Girls' High School as the next phase of competition. Schools can check School Sport SA resources for the latest guidelines when preparing teams for the stadium events.