Who We Are
Championing girls' sport since 1908, QGSSSA unites schools across Southeast Queensland, fostering participation, excellence and lifelong engagement in sport.
About the QGSSSA
The Queensland Girls Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA) has been a pioneer in girls’ sport since 1908, uniting secondary schools across Southeast Queensland.
Committed to excellence, inclusion and opportunity, QGSSSA provides high-quality sporting competitions that encourage participation, skill development and elite performance in a respectful, safe and supportive environment.
As a leader in schoolgirls’ sport, QGSSSA continues to inspire generations of young women, fostering a lifelong love of physical activity, teamwork and achievement.
Mission
To be the leading Queensland sports association for secondary schoolgirls through passion, promotion and advocacy for young women in sports.
Vision
To provide member schools’ students the highest quality sports programs, which invite participation and elite performance in respectful, safe and healthy environments.
Pillars: at the heart of the QGSSSA
They shape the way we connect, compete and grow together as a community.
Performance
Opportunities for students to participate in sport and improve their skills from a recreational level to elite competition, while developing team spirit, leadership and resilience.
Participation
Experiences and choices which provide opportunities for physical, emotional, ethical and social development by inspiring and engaging each student regardless of ability level and experience.
Tradition
Over a century of friendly, spirited competition with a commitment to participation, performance and equity, collegiality and respect for each other, and a commitment to the shared cause of women’s sport and wellbeing.
Innovation
A focus on continuous improvement and provision of access to a diverse range of sporting activities which allow students to appreciate the value of physical activity, develop their skills and strive for excellence.
Leadership
Opportunities for developing students’ character, ethics, and team building and collaboration skills, while promoting girls’ and women’s sport. Advocating for access to resources.
What We’ve Achieved
Since its founding in 1908, QGSSSA has been at the forefront of promoting girls in sport across Queensland. With over a century of experience, we have built a strong community of 10 incredible schools, supported thousands of student-athletes and hosted countless sporting events that inspire excellence, teamwork and a lifelong love of physical activity.
