Sunshine Coast primary schools are set to compete at the 2021 AFLQ primary schools cup

More than 14 Coast primary school teams will battle to see who will progress onto the next round of the AFLQ Schools Cup Competition.

Mooloolaba State School players celebrate winning the AFLQ Primary Schools Cup in 2020. Picture: Jason O'Brien

Defending primary girls champions Mooloolaba State School will look to return to the AFL Queensland competition the same way they left in 2020.

Coach Paul Little said he was excited about what his team could do as 14 schools prepared for the Sunshine Coast round of the primary schools cup.

Teams competing in the girls and boys divisions on Wednesday include Buddina State School, Stella Maris, Mooloolaba State School, Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Pacific Paradise State School, Siena Catholic Primary School, Good Samaritan Catholic College, Coolum State School, St Joseph's Primary, Glasshouse Christian College, Brightwater State School, Talara Primary College, Mountain Creek State School and Brightwater State School.

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"We've lost a few players from last year's winning team but the other girls have stepped up and have been working really hard to be able to put their best foot forward," Mr Little said.

"It's good to see a fair few new schools enter into the competition and it will be a good day for AFL on the Sunshine Coast."

Mooloolaba State School primary girls celebrate after winning the 2020 AFLQ Schools Cup grand final over Oakleigh. Picture: Tom Threadingham

Little said he was confident his team could perform well.

"The tournament is about the kids and I'm sure each player from every school will enjoy having a kick with their mates," he said.

Little said the rise of the AFLW competition had a huge impact at the junior girls level of the sport.

"The AFLW has taken massive strides over the past few years and it's clear to see how it has progressed down to girls wanting to play sport," he said.

"Wednesday's competition will be good to see the skill levels on show and most importantly an opportunity to see everyone enjoying their day."

The first round of games will begin at 9:15am with the grand finals of both boys and girls teams to begin about 2pm.

Originally published as Sunshine Coast primary schools are set to compete at the 2021 AFLQ primary schools cup