NAB AFL Auskick is the Australian Football League’s key introductory program for primary school-aged boys and girls (from age’s five to eight) and their families. AFL Auskick is fun for the kids and stress-free for parents and is facilitated with the help of parents and volunteers and managed by the community, for the community. Through our weekly coaching program the kids learn the skills of the game through appropriately modified activities, skill sessions and a modified version of the game. They play football in a fun and safe environment and make plenty of new friends too! In Auskick there is no tackling and no scrimmage. Our emphasis is on fun, safety, fair play and inclusion. Games are relaxed and non-competitive. No Auskicker ever feels left out, everyone is encouraged and everyone gets a fair go. At Warwick Greenwood Junior Football Club the kids are grouped by age. Each age group is divided into teams of approximately 14 kids and each team is allocated an AFL team jumper. Each team will have a designated coach, plus the support of parents who are encouraged to participate.

At Warwick Greenwood Junior Football Club our Auskick sessions usually consist of a warm up, skill activities (designed to improve and familiarise participants with the necessary skills of the game), ending in a modified game where children can hone their skills in a safe, controlled environment. During each modified game, players are rotated between forward, centre and back positions. A normal Saturday morning would consist of the following;    

10 minutes warm up activity; 30 minutes learning skills and practicing drills; 30 minutes modified game; and 5 minutes team cheer, awards, finish.

During the season we also attend a gala day at another club where the kids get to play against several of the other local teams and there is usually an opportunity to play at half time at either a WAFL or AFL fixture.

Core Values Fun and safety Auskick is about learning both physical and social skills. The emphasis is on fun in a structured safe environment. The format is simple: fun warm ups; teaching skills by showing and practice followed by a non-competitive game of football. Players are positioned in three zones to reduce congestion, but rotate positions in breaks. The AFL rules are modified for maximum participation and opportunity for personal achievement and development. Auskick does not permit tackling, smothering, stealing the ball, diving on the ball or kicking off the ground. Further, to encourage skills, once a player gains possession all other players back off to allow the player to kick or handball unchallenged. Child and parental participation Parents are encouraged to participate under the guidance of the coaches and they are amply rewarded by fun quality time in physical activity with their children. Managed by the community for the community Auskick depends on parental participation on the field and off the field. The program is well supported by the AFL and the volunteer coaches receive great training and support. Auskick families enjoy a friendly (non-competitive) atmosphere. Looking for numbers or being a reserve doesn't happen in Auskick. Every player is included. More information and how to sign up Registration includes an Auskick backpack (loaded with interesting stuff including an Auskick ball, cap, drink bottle and CD Rom), team photos, participation trophy and insurance. Parents with potential Auskickers can: 1. Look out for our banners / posters; 2. Go to our website www.warwickgreenwoodjfc.org.au 3. Contact our Auskick Coordinator Heath McCabe on 0403 500 655

Program Details Location: Ellersdale Reserve Season: April 9th – August 20th (byes during long weekends/school holidays) When: Saturday mornings 8:15-9:30 (Under5/6) and 9:30-11:00 (Under 7 and 8) Bring: Black shorts, red socks, boots (jumpers supplied) Coordinator: Heath McCabe 0403 500 655 OR [email protected]