Message from Dipper
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Hi there boys and girls,
I’m Dipper, the NAB AFL Auskick Ambassador and I would love to have you on the team in 2010. Last year, we had 168,975 children from all over Australia take part in this fantastic program. Now that is one HUGE team
NAB AFL Auskick is the Australian Football League’s key introductory program for primary school-aged boys and girls and their families. Through our WEEKLY COACHING PROGRAM you’ll learn the skills of the game through appropriately modified activities and rules, play football in a fun and safe environment and make plenty of new friends too!
As a registered participant you will also receive a benefits pack jammed full of awesome goodies!
Have fun!
Dipper
Questions you may have as a parent.
Is it OK for boys and girls?
You bet it is; everyone is involved.
Can parents get involved?
The program was supported by more than 20,000 volunteers around the country in 2009. THIS TEAM IS FOR YOU TOO! The involvement of parents is an integral component of the success of the program, so get out of the car and get involved.
Your centre coordinator will provide all the help and advice you need. You don’t need to have a background in the game, just the willingness to spend more time with your children, learn new skills, get active and make new friends. NAB AFL Auskick is RUN BY THE COMMUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY!
Is it fun?
You’re joking, is footy fun? It’s the greatest game in the world.
Is it safe?
NAB AFL Auskick has been developed with fun and safety as its prime drivers.
Will it work for very young kids?
NAB AFL Auskick starts with five-year-olds and teaches kids fundamental motor skills.
What will we get out of it?
Everyone, boys, girls and parents, will learn the skills of the best game in the world and be physically active while making new friends.
Anything else I need to know?
Yep, if you have a go, you’ll end up fitter and healthier and discover part of yourself you never knew existed.
NEW AND IMPROVED NAB AFL AUSKICK LESSON PLANS
To ensure each child gains the maximum benefits whilst participating in the NAB AFL Auskick program, the AFL has tailored lesson plans for kids of all ages.
The NAB AFL Auskick ”Rookie" program has been designed for children aged five to eight years. It ensures that all children develop the fundamental skills required to participate in Australian Football. Children participate in activities designed to improve the various skills of the game, followed by a modified game in an environment which safely allows children to practice their Australian Football skills. 
Designed with a game sense focus, the NAB AFL Auskick “Pro” program is for children aged nine to 12 years. The lesson plans focus on various game sense activities and drills and provided participants with extended opportunities to participate in modified games.
BENEFITS PACK JAMMED FULL OF GOODIES
And all you have to do is REGISTER to receive it!
Quality coaching sessions–to develop your footy skills.
Synthetic Sherrin football – you can’t play without one!
Backpack (Rookie) – very cool, you can use it for school!
Sportsbag (Pro) – Getting ready for the big time!
NAB AFL Auskick cap/beanie – looking good
Footy Socks – Got to look the part
CD-ROM – Loaded with games, downloads and important information
NAB Activity Book – Keep track of your year in Footy
Footy Cards – Collect them and swap them, courtesy of Select
Skills Sheet – Practice your skills at home
Insurance – you’re covered, download the full details (193kb)
AFL Auskick Rules
The AFL Auskick Rules are designed to ensure that participation in the game falls within the development philosophy of the program. The AFL Auskick policy, designed by the best experts available to the AFL, is for the game of Australian football for primary school aged children to:
· Be fun and safe.
· Be designed specifically to maximise participation, skill learning and development.
· Be based upon rules and procedures appropriate to the children involved.
· Involve appropriately accredited coaches.
· Provide a logical, sequential transition from introductory level through to competitions at club and/or school.
· Be managed by the community.
Download Terms of Participation (49kb)
Download AFL Auskick Rules (1MB)
