The Third Wave – Step Up or Step Aside

What started with passion is now powered by serious talent — and we’re just getting started.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Cultural performances
• 3Ptag 1v1 competitions
• Sprint races
• Tournament MVP's & Finals MVP's
• Starting 7 merit teams
• Food trucks
• Live music

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Location: Runaway Bay Sports Complex, Gold
Coast

Dates: January 16-18 2026

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration launch date: 6pm AEST June 6

Teams must be financial by: June 20

Players: 12–16 players (14 recommended)

Divisions: Men's & Women's - U21, Open's Premier, Open's Division 1, Open's Division 2 (Men's only), Women's 30 & Men's 35

Age restrictions:

- Athletes competing in U21 must be 21 or under as of December 31st of the tournament year

- Athletes competing in the 30 & 35 divisions must be turning the minimum age by December 31st of the tournament year

- Athletes younger than 15 years old wanting to compete in the tournament must go through further consent procedure

As team numbers rise, so does the intensity, strategy, and gamesmanship that defines 3Ptag. The skill level that our cross code athletes bring is elite, and every tournament showcases players pushing the boundaries of what this game can be.

This isn’t just a game. It’s a proving ground, and it’s only getting better.

More fire. More finesse. The future of 3Ptag is here.