Ok, this is not the final my answer, as there is no hard and fast rule regarding your question. I will have to take this to the next committee meeting as it is up to the state association to decide on the rule, not just me.
My thoughts are that any South Oz resident is eligible to enter and win the state titles. If a person who is not an SA resident wants to enter the comp they can. But they cannot win the title of State Champion, but they can win the competition. Otherwise someone like Andy, Keahi or Ewan could potentially win every state title in the country. Which would cause kaos with the seedings for the nationals. But to have one of those 3 enter any South Oz comp would be awesome. They are such great ambassadors of the sport and we could benefit greatly from having their attendance.
I would like to put this out for discussion, so lets hear your thoughts

One rule, please stick to the topic.
Cheers Croc