Henderson was selected captain when three Port Lincoln inline skaters participated in the South Australian teams at the national competition held at the Midland Speed Dome, Perth from September 26 to October 3.

Five other players from Port Lincoln were invited but were unable to attend after selection at the State titles in June.

Nine divisions playing a total of 130 games were contested over the eight-day tournament. SA sent their smallest team for some time, competing in seven divisions, gaining gold in senior women, bronze in 11 and under, 15 and under, and 21 and under. The 13 and under and 17 and under came a creditable fourth.

Nathan Poole, playing for the first time in a national competition, joined Bodie Henderson and ex Port Lincoln player Cody Ackland in the 13 and under team. They lost their first game against Western Australia 1-5 with Bodie scoring the goal for his team.

The team settled as they adapted to the sports surface and had a good win against a combined Tasmania/Victoria team 7-1 with Bodie scoring two and Nathan one.

Up against the Victorians Bodie was again able to score but the team went down 2-9. Unfortunately two more defeats against the larger teams Queensland and WA put them out of medal contention but a good win (4-2) against Tasmania sealed their fourth placing.

Trips to Fremantle Goal, Perth City and Scarbourgh kept the team busy and entertained between games.

Mitch Henderson played in two divisions, the 15 and under and 17 and under teams. The 15 and under team played minor rounds for: 2-4 Qld, 4-6 Vic, 1-4 WA, 3-5 WA.

A good team effort for the final game resulted in a bronze medal 4-3 against WA. Mitch was inspirational directing the game in defence and setting up the goals scored.

The 17 and under team had only seven skaters and a goalie, four of those played in two divisions and therefore took some time to settle. Results: 1-4 WA, 0-11 Vic, 3-3 NSW, 3-2 Qld, 1- 5 Qld. Playing off for fourth place the team rallied and skated strongly in good spirits to win 9-0 over NSW.