Kingscliff High School - Sports Excellence
FUTSAL
Targeted Sports Program
The program
Built for aspiring athletes
The Targeted Sports Program – Futsal is designed to contribute to the development of identified aspiring young athletes in futsal and football, providing them with a variety of sport-specific learning experiences throughout the year.
To support these athletes, TSP–Futsal players take part in a program built around five commitments:
Weekly training
Sport-specific training every Tuesday, integrated into timetabled lessons, plus Thursday mornings 7.30–8.30am for boys and Friday mornings for girls, developing fundamental skills, knowledge and fitness.
If the timetable does not allow the Tuesday session, a second morning session takes place instead.
Competition opportunities
A variety of opportunities to compete and represent KHS in their chosen sport. See Competitions below.
Academic support
Access to the Talented Athlete Academic Support Program: library support on Wednesdays in lieu of internal school sport, or sign-out at the start of lunch to study at home, train or recover.
Expert coaching
High-quality coaching and development opportunities through affiliated and complementary sporting bodies.
Athlete knowledge
Personal development of the training and health knowledge that builds successful athletes.
Competitions
Where our athletes compete
Across the year, TSP–Futsal athletes represent Kingscliff High School at the following competitions.
Boys and girls teams compete in Under 14, Under 16 and Open age groups.
There are two divisions, Premier League and League 1. Each league comprises 4 conferences across Queensland (North, South, Central and West), each made up of 10 teams. Each team plays 9 matches within its conference, spread across 3 gala days, one each in Terms 1, 2 and 3.
The top 3 teams in each conference qualify for the Champions Finals Gala Day. Teams finishing 4th, 5th and 6th qualify for the Shield Finals Gala Day. Both finals are played in Term 4 for Under 14 and Under 16, and Term 3 for Opens.
The PRO-PLAYER QSF Cup is a Queensland-wide school futsal tournament for 12, 14 and 16 Years boys and girls, organised by the QSF Committee and open to schools from across Queensland.
On Day 1, teams compete against a range of schools before being allocated to either the Champions or Shield competition on Day 2 based on their results, so teams compete against opponents of a similar ability level. Gold, silver and bronze medals are on offer alongside the two trophies.
Following the QSF Cup, all participating teams are invited to compete in the Australian Schools Cup, held on the Gold Coast in Term 4, bringing together championship school teams from across Australia and New Zealand.
Places in each age division are limited due to venue capacity and tournament time constraints.
Boys and girls teams compete in the Under 14 and Under 16 age groups.
There are 4 zones across the NSW North Coast: Far North Coast, Richmond River, Mid North Coast and Lower North Coast. The Far North Coast zone comprises 10 schools that play a 1-day knockout gala day, with the winning team progressing to the North Coast Finals Gala Day to play the winners from the other 3 zones.
Achievements
On the board
Our athletes have built a strong record across school and representative futsal competitions.
QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONS
2026 League One Open Boys.
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
2026 League One Open Boys, and 2026 League One Under 14 Boys.
VETO CUP SHIELD CHAMPIONS
2025 Under 16 Girls.
More results
- 2026 Soccer Open Boys NSW Knockout Competition, Round of 16.
- 2025 Opens Boys, 16s Boys and 14 Boys, Finals Day.
- Under 14 and Under 16 Boys, Veto Cup Shield Finals Day.
- 2024 North Coast CHS SSA Futsal Competition, FNC winners, U16 Boys.
- 2024 North Coast CHS SSA Futsal Competition, FNC winners, U16 Girls.
- 2024 North Coast CHS SSA Futsal Competition, North Coast Finalists, Boys.
- 2024 North Coast CHS SSA Futsal Competition, North Coast Finalists, Girls.
Cost
The cost of the 2027 TSP – Futsal for successful applicants is outlined below. Payment is due upon acceptance of an offer.
Program Coordinator: M. Hunter
PROGRAM $150
Coaching fee.
UNIFORM $75*
Training shorts and shirt.
TOTAL $225+
Due on acceptance of an offer.
The team
Coaching staff profiles
Mitchell Hunter
Program coach
● Germany, SV Elversberg, Under 19 and Under 23
● Newcastle Jets triallist
● Edgeworth Eagles National Premier League premiership winner, player
● Gold Coast United National Premier League, player
● Over 100 National Premier League games
Natalie Shackell
Program coach
● Kingscliff Wolves Women's Division 1, 2004 to 2024, multiple premierships as a leading player
● Coached girls' teams at KHS and in the local community
● Joined Pottsville Beach FC, FFNC Women's Premier League, in 2025, grand finalist as a player
● Continues coaching junior girls alongside her playing career
Apply
Entry to KHS Sports Excellence programs is by selective entry and can be highly competitive. Applications for the 2027 Targeted Sports Program - Futsal are completed online.
Scan the QR code or use the link below to access the application.
KHS Sports Excellence Application 2027 - Targeted Sports Program - Futsal
Eligibility
The KHS Sports Excellence programs are open to all students in Years 7-12. Students who are successful in their application must:
Represent the school
Actively represent KHS in sport throughout the year, and commit to representing the school at zone, regional and state level where selected.
Support school carnivals
Demonstrate commitment to KHS carnivals.
Attend all training
Commit to attending all training sessions, and maintain a minimum of 85% attendance to remain in their chosen program.
Maintain school conduct
Maintain a satisfactory record of school conduct.
Any athlete who does not maintain these requirements may be removed from the program.
Our teams
TSP–Futsal fields boys and girls teams across Under 14, Under 16 and Open age groups.
Under 14 Boys
Competing in the Veto Sports School Futsal League and the North Coast CHS competition.
Under 14 Girls
Competing in the Veto Sports School Futsal League and the North Coast CHS competition.
Under 16 Boys
Veto Cup Shield Finals Day and North Coast CHS finalists.
Squad
Opens Boys
2026 League One Queensland Champions and Southern Conference Champions.
Under 16 and Opens Girls
2025 Veto Cup Shield Champions, Under 16 Girls.
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TARGETED SPORTS PROGRAM - FUTSAL
Kingscliff High School Sports Excellence Program, developing aspiring young futsal athletes through elite coaching, competition pathways and academic support.
Program Coaches: Mitchell Hunter, Natalie Shackell