The 4th Annual Kiama Beach Oztag Tournament took place on Saturday, March 1, at Kendalls Beach, drawing a crowd of over 3,000 people, including players, local businesses, and supporters.

With the sun shining brightly, seven fields were in action, and many players took the opportunity to cool off in the water. Tents and vans set up by local organisations, including the Kiama Lions Club, Kiama SLSC, and Kiama Knights Junior Football Club, contributed to the vibrant atmosphere.

Tournament Director Keiron Duncan was thrilled with the turnout. “I’m super excited! What a turnout, and just look at the weather! We’ve got 71 teams here at Kendalls Beach - what better way to showcase this beautiful area?” says Duncan. 

“We’ve got 71 teams from all over the state, including Canberra, Sydney, the Inner West, Sutherland, and Cronulla. They’re competing for over $20,000 in cash and prizes,” he adds.

A try in the Kiama Beach Tag. Photo: Brian Scott.

Early in the day, Duncan predicted that the Touchdown Helicopters team would take out the Men's Opens tournament, while also forecasting a tight contest in the Mixed Opens.

The overall winners included:

Girls 13s: Sydney Dolphins def. Cobras 3-0

Boys 13s: 2541 def. Cloudbreak Calves 4-3

Girls 15s: Spirit Taggers def. JAWS 4-3

Boys 15s: The Boys def. SCP Boys 5-2

Mixed 18s: Gentlemen’s Cut def. Kumquats 2-1

Women’s: Sand Slayers def. Dream Team 1-0

Men’s 35s: CHUR def. Mindful Movement 3-2

Mixed Opens: Vibe Tribe def. Hungry Monkey

Men’s Opens: Touchdown Helicopters def. Pengwen 4-3

Action from 2025's Kiama Beach Tag Tournament. Photos: Brian Scott.

In addition to the intense matches, the event featured some great community moments. A surf craft was donated to the Kiama SLSC for their involvement in the tournament. 

Another highlight was the NRL Legends game, in which the NRL Legends, including James Maloney, played against the Kiama Australian All-Stars team, made up of Australian Oztag representatives from the Kiama Association.

Kiama Beach Tag also gave three lucky participants the opportunity to play in this showcase game by entering a special draw. Two local girls won the chance to play alongside NRL and NRLW stars, making for an unforgettable experience.

The success of the event was a testament to the immense support from the local community. Duncan emphasised, “This event would not be possible without Kiama’s outstanding local businesses, our major sponsor Harrigan Ford, Big River Group, Kiama Leagues Club, Kiama Council, and Australian Oztag.”

Overall, the 4th Annual Kiama Beach Oztag Tournament proved to be one of the biggest and most exciting days of the Kiama season, bringing together players and supporters in the spirit of sport and community.