THE COMPLETE PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK

Parents’ Guide

Fun & safe ■ For boys, girls & parents ■ Managed by the community, for the community Welcome to NAB AFL Auskick for parents

Dear parent/guardian, program based upon appropriate modifi ed rules. Welcome to NAB AFL Auskick, the The program’s core values are based Australian Football League’s key on positioning Australian Football for introductory program for primary-aged primary-aged children in terms of the children and their families. following qualities: I would like to thank NAB for its ■ Fun and safe ongoing support of our NAB AFL ■ For boys, girls and parents Contents Auskick program. NAB is more than ■ Managed by the community The benefi ts of participating a sponsor, it is a partner with both for the community. in NAB AFL Auskick ...... 4 the AFL and local communities. AFL Auskick policy ...... 5 NAB’s goal is to continue to support The AFL is extremely appreciative and strengthen local grassroots of the many volunteers who are the AFL Participation pathway ......  communities through initiatives such driving force behind the 2491 NAB NAB AFL Auskick centre structure ..8 as the NAB AFL Auskick program. AFL Auskick centres. Volunteer NAB New and improved NAB AFL The program seeks to provide an AFL Auskick centre coordinators, Auskick lesson plans ...... 9 environment where all children can with assistance from parent helpers, experience personal achievement in conduct the activities each week. Why AFL Auskick terms of competence, enhanced self- It is through their passion, Rules are modifi ed ...... 10 esteem, social co-operation, maximum dedication and commitment that the AFL Auskick Rules – Match rules participation and skill development. program continues to provide the for children aged 5-12 ...... 12 This is achieved through the program’s fun and safe introductory football The role of parents ...... 14 sequentially-developed coaching experience to the 155,000 boys and program consisting of warm-up games, girls participating nationally in . How you can get involved ...... 15 skill activities and games and a match Parents are encouraged to become Introduction to coaching actively involved in the program, as it for parents ...... 17 provides an ideal opportunity to spend quality active time with their children. Education courses ...... 18 No previous experience is required to AFL Auskick Codes of Conduct .....19 get involved, just a willingness to lend AFL Kids First Junior Clubs ...... 20 a hand. The AFL believes it is important for AFL Auskick Watch ...... 20 parents to have an understanding of NAB AFL Auskick Personal their child’s sport so that they may Accident Insurance ...... 21  highlights maximise both the child’s and their The NAB AFL Auskick own experience and enjoyment. • , parent Grand Final competition ...... 24 Please take the time to read this volunteers guide, as it provides information to NAB AFL Auskick at half-time ...... 25 NAB is really proud to support the volunteers and NAB AFL Auskick • , participants help you actively and confi dently AFL Auskick state contacts ...... 26 kids who are learning important life skills on and off participate in your child’s NAB AFL the fi eld through our great game of Australian Football. • % female Auskick experience. You’ll fi nd a NAB AFL Auskick calendar in your child’s benefi ts pack participation Enjoy the season. along with offers and tips on savings, fi tness, healthy eating and •  AFL Auskick anti-bullying. centres As one of footy’s biggest fans, NAB is delighted to be NAB AFL Auskick’s program partner, and we look forward to helping families, • , children communities and young players develop well into the future. participate in NAB AFL Have a great season! Auskick at half-time Andrew Demetriou Ahmed Fahour, NAB CEO Australia CEO, Australian Football League

 The benefits of participating in NAB AFL Auskick

he NAB AFL Auskick program provides boys and girls with T a fun and safe Australian Football experience that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game. The program is not just about introducing children to Australian Football – it activates and develops within each child the desire for a healthy lifestyle and an association with our great game. This is achieved through activities and programs for individuals, small groups and teams, and aims to assist development of personal and social skills.

BENEFITS OF NAB AFL AUSKICK TO CHILDREN ■ Children learn the fundamental motor skills for future physical activity and sports participation. ■ Children learn the basics of fi tness conditioning, including how to train and practise. ■ Children learn the basic principles and importance of health and ■ Physically active children are ■ Community structures often serve as nutrition. more attentive, have a more effi cient positive models for other community ■ Through specially arranged memory, enhanced creativity and programs that rely on volunteer physical activities and games, some better learning, and problem solving support. SHOWING SUPPORT: Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s sport. Dipper is the NAB AFL Auskick ambassador. very important mental and and attitude capabilities. ■ Growth in NAB AFL Auskick benefi ts psychological skills are nurtured. ■ NAB AFL Auskick helps children our economy, as do the savings on These include self-motivation, develop to their full potential. health expenditure that fl ow from a self-responsibility, self-management, fi tter and healthier population. persistence, resilience and a ‘best BENEFITS TO PARENTS AFL Auskick policy effort always’ attitude. ■ Convenient, local opportunities for The AFL Auskick policy refers to at varying development levels, personal achievement in terms of ■ Through specially arranged team safe, quality family time that results the philosophy, guidelines and particularly for children of primary competence, enhanced activities, children learn important in family bonding. requirements for conducting football school age, designed specially self-esteem, social cooperation, social skills, including cooperation ■ The opportunity to engage with for children of primary school age. The to maximise participation, skill maximum participation and skill and respect for others. children and other families in policy is broadly underpinned by two learning and development. AFL development in a fun and safe ■ Contact with older children and physical activities and games. components: Auskick Rules are a feature of environment. adults provides valuable role model ■ Greater social contact . NAB AFL Auskick program the program but importantly ■ Warm-up activities. experiences. and interaction. This is the key introductory program are recommended for adoption ■ Skill teaching in a sequential ■ Generally, children benefi t from for children and parents consisting by primary schools, community program. greater levels of confi dence and BENEFITS TO THE of a skill program of graded clubs and leagues that have the ■ Appropriate skill drills and games. self-awareness and improved health, COMMUNITY warm-up games, skill activities, responsibility to deliver football to ■ Appropriate AFL Auskick fi tness and overall well-being. ■ A stronger social fabric skill games and a match program this age group. Rules matches. ■ Physical activity develops motor and and improved based on AFL Auskick Rules. ■ Trained/accredited coaches, umpires social skills and intellectual capacities. community health. All organisations aiming to provide and offi cials. ■ NAB AFL Auskick can assist in ■ Enhanced family and . AFL Auskick Rules football for children need to offer: ■ Appropriate behaviour conforming reducing self-destructive and non-family support The rules and procedures for ■ A program that enables all to the AFL Codes of Conduct for delinquent behaviour in young networks. conducting modifi ed matches individuals to experience all participants. people and contribute to a more ■ Decreased anti- disciplined attitude. social behaviour.

4 PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK 5 AFL participation pathway

he AFL has a view that for the which takes into account the facilities their stage of learning and level ongoing success of Australian available. This is best achieved by of ability. Senior players Football any person wishing to providing a quality environment where T can be drafted participate in our great game can do young players can sequentially develop The pyramid opposite provides a step to AFL clubs. so in a manner that is appropriate to their skills through activities, games, by step description of each stage of their skills, needs and aspirations, and match rules and conditions relative to the participation pathway.

AFL RECREATIONAL FOOTBALL

AFL Recreational Football has been recently developed to provide an opportunity for all Australian Football enthusiasts to enjoy participating in a modifi ed game that has strong parallels with the traditional game. AFL Recreational Football is designed so that Talented players are identifi ed and selected everyone can play; it is less physically demanding, has a minimal time commitment with no risk of serious to participate in the injury and a major emphasis on fun and safety (non-contact). Played in a friendly, social environment, the SENIOR/OPEN AGE FOOTBALL game enables people of all ages and ability levels to participate in male, female or mixed competitions. For more information, visit afl recfooty.com.au

SENIOR/OPEN AGE FOOTBALL

Community football leagues and clubs provide the opportunity for senior players (includes female football competition) to participate in graded football competitions from social to sub-elite level. Talented players are identifi ed. YOUTH CLUB FOOTBALL: (13-18 YEARS)

Standard adult rules are implemented at age  after children have progressed through the modifi ed junior match program. (- YEARS)

Junior leagues and clubs provide graded competitions to suit the ability level and aspirations of youth aged players. Talented YOUTH CLUB FOOTBALL: youth aged players may be identifi ed at around age  to participate in the NAB AFL Rising Stars program as they strive to reach the ultimate goal of playing in the AFL competition. A number of states have now also introduced youth girls competitions to provide ongoing participation opportunities for females.

JUNIOR CLUB FOOTBALL: PRIMARY AGE (8-12 YEARS)

Once boys and girls have developed the foundation skills at NAB AFL Auskick level they may graduate to junior club football. Junior leagues and clubs provide appropriately structured games of football (matches) to enable children to further develop their skills. Match rules are heavily modifi ed in the early age levels and as children develop and progress less modifi cation occurs until age  when the standard rules are recommended. Match rules are modifi ed to ensure the emphasis is clearly placed on skill development, safety and enjoyment. JUNIOR CLUB FOOTBALL:

PRIMARY AGE (- YEARS)

NAB AFL AUSKICK PROGRAM: PRIMARY AGE – INTRODUCTORY (5-12 YEARS)

The NAB AFL Auskick program is the fi rst step in the player participation pathway and is the key introductory program for boys and girls and their parents. The NAB AFL Auskick program’s core values are: • Fun and safe. • For boys, girls and parents. • Managed by the community for the community. NAB AFL Auskick is a sequentially developed coaching program consisting of warm-up games, skill activities, skill games and a match program based on appropriate modifi ed rules. NAB AFL Auskick develops the foundation skills for children to move into a more structured and competitive environment. NAB AFL PRIMARYAUSKICK PROGRAM: AGE (- YEARS)

6 PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK 7 NAB AFL Auskick centre structure New and improved NAB AFL Auskick lesson plans

o ensure each child gains the maximum benefi ts while Tparticipating in the NAB he NAB AFL Auskick centre AFL Auskick program, the AFL has coordinator generally oversees redesigned the  lesson plans. and conducts the centre’s T The purpose of this was to ensure activities. This can be a big job, so that for each age group, children are in order to conduct a more effective participating in activities which are program and share the workload, a committee should be considered. relevant to the child’s physical, mental The following information details and emotional capabilities. a typical NAB AFL Auskick session, the suggested structure for a centre and outlines some of the diverse roles open to parents waiting to offer their invaluable assistance in coaching, ANOTHER SESSION: Coaches and helpers prepare a NAB AFL Auskick centre for a day’s administration, fi rst aid or general help. activities and the arrival of dozens of enthusiastic young children.

‘ROOKIE’ The NAB AFL Auskick Rookie program A typical NAB AFL NAB AFL AUSKICK has been designed for children aged fi ve COORDINATOR Auskick session to eight years. It ensures that all children develop the fundamental skills required 8.50am Arrive at ground, have Level 1-accredited to participate in Australian Football. a kick with mum, dad After completing relevant warm-up and friends. COMMITTEE activities, children participate in four 9am Assemble groups skill activities designed to improve the COACHING EQUIPMENT (organised according to ADMINISTRATOR COORDINATOR COORDINATOR various skill of the game. Children will age/ability) and move off then participate in skill games, further to allocated areas. enhancing the skills introduced in the Level 1-accredited 9.05am Play warm-up games session. The session fi nishes with a modifi ed game, in an environment that – fun activities and safely allows children to practise their games that get children Australian Football skills. ready for activity. 9.15am Skill teaching, guided LEADER COACHES LEADER COACHES LEADER COACHES by leader coach for groups, then facilitated

Level 1 accreditation is recommended VOLUNTEER COACHING by parent helpers. Completed orientation course is minimum requirement STRUCTURES 9.45am Skill games incorporating the skills taught (today and previously). ‘PRO’ 10.05am Break players into teams HELPER COACHES HELPER COACHES HELPER COACHES Designed with a game-sense focus, (organised according to the NAB AFL Auskick Pro program is Completed orientation course is recommended age/size/ability) and for children aged nine to  years. Helper coach and child ratio is 1:5

WATCH VOLUNTEERS The lesson plans focus on various play an AFL Auskick NAB AFL AUSKICK game sense activities and drills and Rules match. provided participants with extended 10.30am Encouragement awards, GROUP CARERS GROUP CARERS GROUP CARERS opportunities to participate in VOLUNTEERS: It is through parents’ participation and dedication that , boys and drinks and departure. modifi ed games. girls will enjoy NAB AFL Auskick in .

8 PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK 9 TACKLING ROLES OF AFL AUSKICK Why AFL Auskick Rules The AFL Auskick Rules aim to COACHES AND UMPIRES provide players with the best AFL Auskick coaches and umpires possible conditions to learn, have key roles in ensuring the success are modified develop and improve their kicking of games played in the program. and handballing by reducing the The competence with which they go congestion and pressure on the player about the task will determine whether he AFL Auskick Rules are designed ROTATION OF PLAYERS in possession. Tackling skills are they achieve the objectives of fun, to ensure that participation Children will experience playing in a introduced sequentially towards the safety, participation, learning and T in the game falls within the variety of positions. The rotation of end (11 to 12-year-olds) of the NAB development. Coaches have a primary developmental philosophy of the players through different positions and AFL Auskick program. role in teaching players the skills of program. The AFL Auskick policy, the interchange bench forms a solid Players will develop evasive skills and the game and how to play to the rules, designed by the best experts available foundation for the development of all be less likely to incur injury. Children while umpires have a primary role in to the AFL, aims to: skills and adds variety and interest to will have increased confi dence to administering and teaching the rules. • Ensure a fun and safe environment. games. Rotation through the zones attempt to gain possession of the ball. COACH ON THE GROUND • Maximise participation, skill learning applies to all games played by 5 to 8 To ensure the safety of the tackler, AFL Auskick Rules allow the coach SPIRIT OF THE GAME and development. and 9 to 10-year-olds. players are not allowed to barge or to be on the ground to provide Umpires should instruct players and • Offer rules and procedures. It is critical that coaches know chop past an opposition player at any encouragement and praise when coaches on rules and procedures. At appropriate to the children involved. positions and the basic elements of level. Fending off with an open hand to warranted or explain errors as the end of the game, players, coaches • Involve appropriately accredited positional play and are able to teach the body (not above the shoulders or they occur. and umpires should all shake hands and coaches. them to the children as they develop. in the back), while generally not taught It is the intent of the AFL Auskick umpires should be acknowledged and • Provide a logical, sequential transition With larger sized teams ( and -a- in the NAB AFL Auskick program, is policy to enable teaching and feedback thanked for their participation. from introductory level through to side), teaching positional play within allowed for 11 to 12-year-olds. while the game continues. In the older competitions at clubs and/or schools. The spirit of the game is to give all zones is a learning outcome that will age group the coach is to remain on the ONE-SIDED GAMES • Be managed by the community. available players the chance to play help children with the rules applying GAINING POSSESSION sidelines and use a runner to deliver the In the interest of learning and football. Therefore: to ball-ups, and prepare them for At the appropriate time, the AFL teaching point or message. development, coaches should make PLAYING GROUND, • Where diffi culty occurs in fi elding full unrestricted positional play in the  Auskick policy allows for the skills of changes in one-sided games to create TIME AND EQUIPMENT numbers, both coaches must agree to to -year-old games. It will also make knocking and stealing the ball from an ORDER-OFF AND reasonable contests. Usually one- The AFL Auskick policy is committed even team numbers. the umpires’ job easier in instructing opponent. Contests to gain possession DISTANCE PENALTIES sided games result in little learning or to a reduced playing area, playing • Excess players on one team should be players to stay in their correct positions. of the ball are part of the game. Order-off rules and distance penalties enjoyment for either team, or for their time and suitably modifi ed equipment distributed to the opposition (AFL Auskick coach education programs are normally used to reinforce the spirit individual members, and they do not to take the emphasis away from team if it is unable to fi eld the will ensure coaches are appropriately MARKING of the game. They are generally invoked achieve NAB AFL Auskick objectives. endurance and allow for greater skill required numbers. prepared to do this effectively. For The AFL Auskick policy awards marks for such things as bad language, poor Recommended changes include development. With smaller grounds, • Coaches should consider modifying more information on AFL Auskick coach no matter how far the ball has travelled sportsmanship, disputing umpires’ ensuring good match-ups of players the players are encouraged to the numbers per side to ensure all education courses contact your state to reduce congestion and encourages decisions and hindering opposition and different rotations. Both coaches concentrate on the game, because players participate. For instance, if coaching manager). players to attempt to catch the ball. It also players who have been awarded a mark should work together to manage the the ball is never far away. planning a nine-a-side game, but recognises that many youngsters cannot or free kick (distance penalties). Bad game in this respect. Field sizes recommended are the only 12 players are available, they OUT OF BOUNDS kick the ball over  metres. language, poor sportsmanship and optimum size and fl exibility may be should play a six-a-side game. If  The fact that there are no boundary disputing umpires’ decisions should required to make best use of specifi c players are available, they could throw-ins means that the number BOUNCING be actively discouraged by those circumstances such as space available. In simultaneously play a six-a-side and of opportunities to kick the ball is The AFL Auskick policy allows a responsible for teaching the game some cases, smaller fi elds may be more nine-a-side game. increased, congestion is reduced and player to have only one bounce (two (coaches and umpires). appropriate. the ball is kept in motion. for the higher age group) when in In line with accepted teaching USE OF ZONES possession of the football to prevent principles, and if coaches are doing TEAM COMPOSITION Zones restrict “pairs” of players to an players running excessive distances the job of an AFL Auskick coach Teams with fewer numbers are also area and prevent ball-chasing and with the ball. This encourages disposal appropriately, it should be possible used in AFL Auskick Rules. This allows subsequent congestion where all skills and team play. to deal with issues that arise in this individual players to have more frequent players congregate around the ball. area without resorting to the order- and longer contact with the ball. It also Zones encourage players to think about KICKING OFF THE GROUND off rule. Immediate counselling by the allows for grading and matching of their positioning on the ground prior Although it might be argued that this umpire and the coach on the fi eld is opponents and teams. to being allowed the freedom to move is a skill in itself, the AFL Auskick policy reccomended. Distance penalties can be With fewer players, play is more wherever they wish, as will be the case disallows it, primarily to enhance applied for breaches in the  to  and open, even when games are played on later. Zones also enable the grouping of the development of possession and 11 to 12-year-old games, but are not smaller ovals. Due to the openness of players of similar size and ability within disposal skills by making players gain mandatory. The emphasis should still be the game and the fact that fewer players a zone. Zones are not intended to stop control of the ball. This will encourage on the process and, while the penalty are contesting the ball at any one time, the fl ow of the game. Common sense players to go for the ball confi dently can be used as a deterrent, the ability of marking and other basic skills can be should prevail when deciding if players without worrying about sustaining the coach and umpire to teach during better developed. run into a different zone. injury to their hands. the game should be a priority.

10 PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK 11 AFL Auskick Rules – Match rules for children aged 5-12 This section provides the rules to be used in match situations. They should be interpreted with common sense, keeping in mind the philosophy and underpinning principles of AFL Auskick Rules. # ITEM 5  8-YEAR-OLDS – AS AT JANUARY 1 9  10-YEAR-OLDS – AS AT JANUARY 1 11  12-YEAR-OLDS – AS AT JANUARY 1 1 Playing Divide into three zones. Divide into three zones. m x m. fields -a-side m x m ( x m zones). -a-side m x m ( x m zones). -a-side m x m ( x m zones). -a-side m x m ( x m zones). -a-side m x m ( x m zones). -a-side m x m ( x m zones).

These field sizes are the optimum size and flexibility is often needed. In particular, smaller field sizes may be required; e.g. a -a-side. -year-olds’ match would need a field less than m long.

2 Ball size NAB AFL Auskick synthetic football –  to -year-olds. NAB AFL Auskick synthetic football –  to -year-olds. NAB AFL Auskick synthetic football – to -year-olds.

3 The team ,  or -a-side preferred – no rucks and rovers. Unlimited reserves. All players ,  or -a-side – no rucks and rovers. Unlimited reserves. All players must play at  or -a-side – no rucks and rovers. Unlimited reserves. Smaller-sided games may must play at least half a game. least half a game. be played. All players must play at least half a game. Teams should play positions in each zone: Teams should play positions in each zone: -a-side – //, -a-side – //, -a-side – // -a-side – //, -a-side – //, -a-side – //

The spirit of the game is to give all players a game of football. Where there is difficulty fielding full numbers, both coaches must agree to equalise player numbers on each team.

4 Player Players must rotate every quarter to provide opportunities in several positions Players must rotate every quarter to provide opportunities in several positions – For -a-side and -a-side, to stop congestion, players will be instructed by the rotation – i.e. interchange>backs>centres>forwards>interchange. i.e. interchange>backs>centres>forwards>interchange. umpire to stay in their correct positions. The coach should instruct players to stay in position and enable all players to experience playing in the different positions through effective regular rotation.

5 Playing  to -year-olds =  minutes NAB AFL Auskick centres: - minutes. NAB AFL Auskick centres: - minutes. times  to -year-olds =  minutes Junior clubs:  x maximum of -minute quarters. Junior club:  x -minute quarters.

6 Start of play A. Ball-up between two centre players. A. Ball-up between two centre players. A. Ball-up between two centre players. B. Players should be approx. equal size. B. Players should be approx. equal size. B. Players should be approx. equal size. C. All players within their zones. C. Within centre zone, max. three players from each team closer than m from ball-up. C. Max. three players from each team closer than m from ball-up.

7 Ball-up Players contesting a ball-up (ruck play) may not grab the ball and play on, i.e. they cannot take full possession of the ball. contests Player must knock, palm or punch the ball to a teammate or open ground, and may not play the ball again until it has either been touched by another player or hits the ground.

8 After a goal As in . Different players each time. Goals can only be kicked by players in forward As in . Different players each time. As in . Different players each time. zone. 9 Out of A. From a kick. A kick is generally awarded to nearest opponent. This is also an A. From a kick. A kick is generally awarded to nearest opponent. This is also an A. From a kick. A kick is generally awarded to nearest opponent. This is also an bounds opportunity for the umpire to give a possession to a player who may not have opportunity for the umpire to give a possession to a player who may not have had as opportunity for the umpire to give a possession to a player who may not have had had as many opportunities as others. many opportunities as others. as many opportunities as others. B. If in doubt as to which team kicked the ball. Ball-up five metres in (rule ). B. If in doubt as to which team kicked the ball. Ball up five metres in (rule ). B. If in doubt as to which team kicked the ball. Ball-up five metres in (rule ). C. Off hands or body. Ball-up five metres in. C. Off hands or body. Ball-up five metres in. C. Off hands or body. Ball-up five metres in.

10 Ball When the ball is in transition from back zone to forward zone, it must be touched When the ball is in transition from back zone to forward zone, it must be touched by transition by a player in the mid zone. Failure for this to occur will see a free kick awarded to a player in the mid zone. Failure for this to occur will see a free kick awarded to the the opposition team at the point at which the ball entered the zone. opposition team at the point at which the ball entered the zone.

11 Scrimmage No diving on ball. Umpire stops play. Free kick awarded to nearest opponent. Umpire stops play. Send players back to positions and ball-up (rule ). Umpire stops play. Send players back to positions and ball-up (rule ).

12 Possession The ball is possessed by the act of controlling it by catching, grabbing or placing The ball is possessed by the act of controlling it by catching, grabbing or placing two rule two hands on it when it is on the ground. Once the ball is possessed, all other hands on it when it is on the ground. Once the ball is possessed, other players may players must back off to allow the player with the ball to kick or handball only attempt to block by standing in the path of, or legally bumping, the opponent uncontested. Decide doubtful cases with ball-ups. with the ball. Decide doubtful cases with ball-ups.

13 Tackling There is to be absolutely no contact or spoiling whatsoever, except accidental Players are able to Hold and Release an opposition player in position by the ball by The hand tackle – for under- and light shoulder-to-shoulder contact while running to and at the ball. Players the “jumper only” with one or two hands. There is strictly no bumping, slinging or A player in possession of the ball may be tackled by an opponent who uses both hands to be given every opportunity to deliver the ball. deliberately bringing the opposition player to the ground. Grabbing the arms or to grip the player in the area below the top of the shoulders and on or above the knees. applying a wrap around tackle is not permitted. Players once held and released have If when applying the tackle, hands cross over, this constitutes a wrap around tackle.  seconds to dispose of the ball. Player safety is paramount. Free kick awarded against tackler.

The wrap around tackle – for under- A player in possession of the ball may be tackled by an opponent wrapping both arms around the area below the top of the shoulders and on or above the knees.

Under- and  No player shall be deliberately dumped/thrown to the ground by any tackler under any circumstances.

14 Bumping No deliberate bumping. No deliberate contact permitted. No deliberate bumping permitted. As per AFL Laws of Australian Football.

15 Barging No barging, fending off or chopping past opponents is allowed. A free kick No barging, fending off or chopping past opponents is allowed. A free kick awarded. No barging or chopping past opponents is allowed. A free kick awarded. Fending off with awarded. an open hand to the body (not above the shoulders or in the back) is allowed.

16 Stealing/ Not allowed. Not allowed. Both stealing and smothering are allowed. smothering 17 Shepherding Player not permitted to push, shoulder or block opponent not in possession of the ball. Player not permitted to push, shoulder or block opponent not in possession of the ball. Player is allowed to shepherd within five metres of the ball.

18 Mark and Any reasonable attempt to catch the ball directly from a kick, irrespective of distance Catch ball directly from kick, irrespective of distance travelled. Playing on is allowed. Catch ball directly from kick. Ball must travel  metres. playing on travelled. Set mark after mark. No playing on allowed.

19 Bouncing Player is permitted to bounce the ball only once, then must dispose of the ball. Player is permitted to bounce the ball only once, then must dispose of the ball. Player is permitted to bounce the ball up to two times, then must dispose of the ball. the ball

20 Distance run While a player in possession of the football is moving, the player must bounce While a player in possession of the football is moving, the player must bounce the While a player in possession of the football is moving, the player must bounce the the ball within five metres, irrespective of whether that player is running in a ball within  metres, irrespective of whether that player is running in a straight line ball at least once every  metres, irrespective of whether that player is running in a straight line or otherwise. As above – one bounce only. or otherwise. As above – one bounce only. straight line or otherwise. As above – max of two bounces.

21 Kicking off Not permitted to deliberately kick the ball off the ground. Not permitted to deliberately kick the ball off the ground. Not permitted to deliberately kick the ball off the ground. the ground

22 Order-off Not applicable to this age group. Bad language, poor sportsmanship and To be applied. Penalty time up to umpire’s discretion or local rule. Bad language, poor To be applied. Penalty time up to umpire’s discretion or local rule. Bad language, poor rule disputing umpiring decisions should be actively discouraged, through a sportsmanship and disputing umpiring decisions should be actively discouraged. sportsmanship and disputing umpiring decisions should be actively discouraged. counselling process carried out by the umpire and the coach.

23 Distance Not applicable to this age group. Umpiring and coaching processes to be used. A player can be awarded a -metre advancement towards their goals if, after a mark or free A player can be awarded a -metre advancement towards their goals if, after a penalty Overstepping the mark is a coaching matter that should be addressed by the kick, the umpire is of the opinion that an opposing player hinders that player. This includes: mark or free kick, the umpire is of the opinion that an opposing player hinders that coach or umpire on the ground. For wasting time, using abusive language/ overstepping the mark, wasting time, using abusive language/behaviour, etc. The teaching player. This includes overstepping the mark, wasting time, using abusive language/ behaviour, etc., see order-off rule. role of coaches and umpires should still be paramount at this age group. behaviour, etc.

24 Staying in To stop congestion, umpire to instruct players to stay in their zone. To stop congestion, umpire to instruct players to stay in their zone. To stop congestion, umpire to instruct players to stay in their position. Coaches have position a responsibility to teach players about positions.

25 Coaches Coach allowed on ground to teach. Coach allowed on ground to teach and ensure players are aware of positional play. Coach not allowed on ground. Runners may be used to deliver messages and return directly to the coach.

26 Spirit of Umpires to instruct players on rules and procedures. Players, coaches and Umpires to instruct players on rules and procedures. Players, coaches and umpires to Umpires to instruct players on rules and procedures. Players, coaches and umpires the game umpires to shake hands. Umpires to be acknowledged and thanked by teams. shake hands. Umpires to be acknowledged and thanked by teams. to shake hands. Umpires to be acknowledged and thanked by teams.

27 The game No premiership points, no finals, no ladders, no match results, names of players No premiership points, no finals, no ladders, no match results, names of players No premiership points, no finals, no ladders, no match results (no score) and names published, skill clinics, carnival gala days. published, skill clinics, carnival days. of players published. Skill clinics, carnival days to be held. No representative teams. No representative teams. No representative teams.

28 Awards Participation, effort, skill and goal achievement. Participation, effort, skill and goal achievement. Participation, effort, skill and goal achievement. 29 Clearances Automatic clearances. Automatic clearances. Automatic clearances. 30 Tribunals No tribunal. Discipline left in hands of club. No tribunal. Discipline left in hands of club. No tribunal. Discipline left in hands of club.

31 Other rules As per AFL Laws of Australian Football. As per AFL Laws of Australian Football. As per AFL Laws of Australian Football. and laws

General Matches for this age group must be conducted as part of an NAB AFL Auskick Matches may be part of the NAB AFL Auskick program or conducted within club or Players in this age group may participate in NAB AFL Auskick programs, club teams program or conducted within club structures. Fun, maximum participation, competition structures. Fun, maximum participation and skill development are again or school teams. Although team play is now important, individual participation in individual movement activities and skill development are the major priorities. over-riding priorities. NAB AFL Auskick Codes of Conduct for coaches, officials and all games, skill development and teaching are priorities. NAB AFL Auskick Codes of NAB AFL Auskick Codes of Conduct for coaches, officials and parents must be parents must be applied and enforced. Conduct for coaches, officials and parents must be applied and enforced. applied and enforced.

Please note: Slight variations to these rules may be trialled in some states in 2007. The role of parents How YOU can get involved

arents play a vital part in creating the quality, fun and safe family Penvironment that exists at a successful NAB AFL Auskick centre. Parents can contribute in many ways. The following roles provide an example:

NAB AFL AUSKICK CENTRE COORDINATOR Reports to: District/regional manager. Skills required: • Level 1 AFL accredited coach. • Ability to lead parents. • Ability to adapt to any task as required. • Account for all money and Duties: • Excellent communication skills. registration forms and provide to • Ensure appropriate equipment • Well organised and effi cient. centre coordinator. resources are available to the NAB • Enthusiastic. • Input registrations onto the AFL Auskick centre. • Ability to have fun. website database. • Ensure all equipment is distributed Duties: to leader coaches prior to the • Effi ciently manage the NAB COACHING COORDINATOR commencement of the session. AFL Auskick centre. • Ensure all equipment is in good Reports to: NAB AFL Auskick • Establish a committee structure. working order. centre coordinator. • Advertise to recruit participants • Ensure footballs are infl ated. Skills required: and parents. • Report any damaged equipment to • Excellent communication skills. • Attend regional development the centre coordinator. • Level 1 AFL accredited coach. meetings. • Account for all equipment at the • Well organised and effi cient. FAMILY AFFAIR: Jo and Stephen Silvagni make NAB AFL Auskick a family outing with their sons each weekend. • Maintain fi nancial systems. conclusion of each session. • Enthusiastic, with the ability to • Develop community links. • Provide a stock take of equipment at have fun. • Facilitate participation by parents. the end of the season. arents are the driving force Parents will be encouraged by NAB Duties: behind NAB AFL Auskick. Their AFL Auskick centre coordinators to ADMINISTRATION/REGISTRAR • Direct coaching aspects of the NAB FIRST-AID OFFICER P role as coordinators, coaches become involved in their child’s NAB AFL AFL Auskick session to the leader Reports to: NAB AFL Auskick Reports to: NAB AFL Auskick and volunteers is fundamental to Auskick program. You do not need any coaches and helper coaches. centre coordinator. centre coordinator. the success of the program. Through previous experience to assist the centre • Provide coach training and guidance Skills required: Skills required: involvement in NAB AFL Auskick, coordinator or the coaching coordinator. to NAB AFL Auskick volunteers. • Organisation skills. • Sound knowledge of sports injuries parents have the opportunity to make Your experience as a parent is all you • Conduct warm-up, skill activities • Excellent communication skills. and human anatomy. new friends, learn about Australian need to be a valuable volunteer. NAB AFL and games. • Effi cient money handling skills. • Ability to remain calm under pressure. Football and parenting skills and spend Auskick is, hopefully, the start of a lifetime • Offer advice and encouragement to • Abillity to have fun. • Excellent communication skills. quality time with their children. involvement in Australian Football. parent volunteers and children. Duties: • Enthusiasm. • Assist with the conduct of AFL • Welcome new families. • Caring nature. Auskick Rules matches. WHY YOU SHOULD Parents’ participation • Be the fi rst point of call for all • Sports trainer qualifi cation • Umpire AFL Auskick Rules matches. BECOME INVOLVED in the NAB AFL Auskick NAB AFL Auskick enquiries. – level one minimum. • Have fun while contributing to the program is important. • Receive registration forms • First-aid qualifi cation – level two . Play with your children. development of the children under Parents can be as and money. minimum. . Contribute to your child’s your supervision. involved as much as they • Fill in the receipt and tear off from Duties: social development. want to be – even ‘SOS’ the bottom of the form and give to • Assess, diagnose and treat player EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR . Learn new skills. pitches in and helps with parent on payment. injuries as required. Reports to: NAB AFL Auskick • Record details of incident on injury . Share talent and knowledge. the NAB AFL Auskick • Distribute children’s benefi t packs. clinics every weekend! • Emphasise insurance coverage centre coordinator. register. . Have fun, relax and make It’s really nice to spend a available. Skills required: • Advise parents on the incident and friends. couple of hours with the • Develop and maintain a database of • Well organised and effi cient. the appropriate course of action for . Serve the community. kids on the weekend. children including payment details • Enthusiastic. injury management. • Excellent communication skills. • Refer injured child to medical . Help others. and the number of benefi t packs JO SILVAGNI (NAB AFL Auskick mum) distributed. • Ability to have fun. professional if required.

14 PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK 15 How YOU can get involved CONTINUED Introduction to coaching for parents

arents are encouraged to FORMATIONS FOR • Remember not to speak too long actively participate in the NAB GROUP COACHING – two points/ secs will do. PAFL Auskick program with their Coaches need to establish appropriate children. The best way to do this is to formations for group instruction S.P.I.R. METHOD jump in and become a helper coach and practice. The most effective way to teach children (refer to previous page for description). A good formation for coaching is the skills of Australian Football is by No prior knowledge or experience one that: using the SPIR method. Throughout is required just a willingness to give • Enables the coach to see and hear all your NAB AFL Auskick session ensure the leader coach a helping hand. The the players and vice versa. you follow this method at all times. following information aims to provide • Is quickly and easily formed. all parents with a basic introduction • Minimises distractions - away SKILLS ARE TAUGHT USING to coaching. These basic coaching from extraneous noise and other THE S.P.I.R. METHOD tips, coupled with parenting skill movement, out of the wind or sun if already developed, will allow parents these are a distraction. S SHOW to effectively manage a small group of • Is used regularly so children are 1) Name the skill. children and to deliver the activities familiar with it and how and where 2) Demonstrate three times. 3) Provide three coaching outlined in the coaching manual under to set it up. points (maximum). the guidance of the leader coach. DIFFERENT ROLES: There are varying roles parents can do to help with the running of NAB AFL Auskick centres. GROUP FORMATIONS P PRACTISE Have players practise • Excellent communication skills. TIPS FOR TAKING ACTIVITIES EXAMPLES LEADER COACH HELPER COACH immediately using • Well organised. • Keep children active at all times. The appropriate activity. Reports to: Coaching coordinator. Reports to: Coaching coordinator • Enthusiastic. easiest way to accomplish this is by Skills required: and leader coach. • Ability to have fun. I I NSTRUCT avoiding long queues and having ����������� • Ability to communicate with Skills required: Duties: ������������ Give feedback on their ample equipment (no more than six ���� children. • Ability to communicate with children. • Assist with any task as required. performance based on what • Organise small groups. • Organise small groups. children in a line) they have been taught. • Follow instructions from the • Follow instructions from coaching • Maximise the practical work time �������� GROUP CARER ����� REWARD coaching coordinator. coordinator/leader coach. – less instruction and more activity R Reports to: NAB AFL Auskick ������������� Encourage and reward effort • Knowledge of the skills and rules • Knowledge of the skills and rules • Maximise the use of footballs (at least centre coordinator. and achievement. (this is not essential as you can learn (this is not essential as you can learn one between two children wherever Skills required: along the way). along the way). possible). • Excellent communication skills. ������������� • Ability to have fun. ������ DISCIPLINE • Ability to have fun. • Well organised and efficient. • Minimise the time moving between ������ Duties: • Don’t overdo regulation. Try to Duties: • Enthusiastic. activities – ensure you have • Supervise children under the • Supervise a small group of children • Ability to have fun. equipment set up and provide clear strike a balance between freedom guidance of the coaching under the guidance of the leader Duties: instructions. HANDY HINTS and direction. coordinator. coach/coaching coordinator. • Keep all members of the group • If your activity is not working as you • Have children sit down. • Maintain order by establishing clearly • Direct helper coach with delivery of • Conduct warm-up games. accounted for. planned, adapt it to achieve the • All eyes on the coach – no one behind what is expected in regard to: the NAB AFL Auskick session. • Conduct skill activities and games. • Assist the coaches in keeping the desired results. the coach. • Behaviour • Conduct warm-up games. • Offer advice and encouragement. children on task. • Small children to the front, taller • Sportsmanship • Conduct skill activities and games. • Assist with the conduct of • Direct children to parents when GROUP COACHING children to the back. • Offer advice and encouragement. • Punctuality AFL Auskick Rules matches. required. • Coach to face the sun. • Assist with the conduct of AFL Auskick coaches will be required to • Cooperation. • Umpire AFL Auskick Rules matches. • Coordinate children to get to • Coach to speak with the wind AFL Auskick Rules matches. teach children in groups. In order to do • Explain to players consequences of • Have fun while contributing to the and from activities, including behind them. • Umpire AFL Auskick Rules matches. this smoothly and efficiently, coaches action (if old enough) and reasoning development of the children under drinks break. • Use your whistle sparingly- but USE it! • Have fun while contributing to the will need to position themselves so they your supervision. • Ensure parents collect their children • Minimise distractions by assembling behind each of the rules. development of the children under are seen and heard by all participants. after each session. away from other noise or something • Use parents/adults to assist in your supervision. GENERAL HELPER • Provide extra supervision of the They will also need to establish going on behind the coach. this process. Reports to: NAB AFL Auskick group and encourage other parents boundaries within which the program • Ask random questions to keep • Be consistent and follow through with centre coordinator. to assist. will operate. them focussed. consequences to a child’s actions. Skills required: • Be vigilant of the surrounding area • Ability to adapt to any task as and any unusual situation that may There are more opportunities to gain further coaching skills if you’ve enjoyed your experiences through required. occur. NAB AFL Auskick. All AFL state bodies offer further coach education courses. See next page for more information.

16 PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK PARENTS’ GUIDE TO NAB AFL AUSKICK 17 Education courses AFL Auskick Codes of conduct

AB AFL Auskick is a PARENT ORIENTATION COURSES program managed by If you enjoy your involvement and the local community would like to gain further skills, N for the community. Adults play orientation courses are available to all parents free of charge. These courses an essential role, whether as are held throughout the year and take parents, coaches, administrators about two hours. or offi cials, in supporting junior football in Australia. THE COURSES Children learn best by example. • Are conducted through practical, Therefore codes of conduct “hands-on” involvement of provide clear behavioural participants under the guidance of guidelines and promote a quality trained personnel. environment in which both the • Are designed for parents/helpers game and the participants can who, regardless of their football fl ourish. The following codes of background, would like to assist in conduct apply for all junior running activities. AFL programs. • Outline the conduct of a ‘typical’ NAB AFL Auskick session and how it CODE OF CONDUCT – fi ts into a season-long program. PARENTS AND SPECTATORS • Introduce appropriate warm-up activities. ■ Encourage children to • Demonstrate the skills of Australian participate regardless of ability. Football. ■ Encourage participants to • Through practical involvement, always play by the rules. demonstrate how to teach the skills TOPICS INCLUDE ■ Never ridicule mistakes FAIR PLAY: to children. • The role of the coach. or losses. Coaches are encouraged • Demonstrate a variety of skill games • Planning and organisation of the ■ Remember that participants to make clinics equal and activities. training session. learn best by example. Applaud and enjoyable for players of all abilities. • Introduce the principles of • Teaching the basic skills of good play by all teams. conducting and umpiring modifi ed Australian Football. ■ Never publicly disagree with football games. • Skill games and modifi ed games offi cials. If you disagree, raise forming a basic team plan. the issue privately through Code of conduct – AFL AUSKICK LEVEL 1 • Growth and development. appropriate channels. Coaches and teachers COACHING COURSE • Safety issues/risk management ■ Actively discourage racial FOR COACHING CHILDREN issues. abuse. ■ Be reasonable in your demands: ■ Recognise the importance of injury: AGED 5-12 • Candidates will be assessed ■ Recognise the value and consider young players’ time, energy seek and follow the physician’s advice All states and territories have a practically either in course time or importance of volunteer and enthusiasm levels. concerning injured players. mandatory accreditation policy. ‘on the job’, or both. coaches. ■ Avoid over-playing the talented ■ Keep informed: with sound Coaches wishing to become an • Excellent AFL coaching manuals ■ Remember that participants players. The just ‘average’ players’ principles of coaching and skill AFL Auskick coaching coordinator and further presenters’ notes are play for fun and are not need and deserve equal time. development, and development or coach of a junior club team must provided as part of the course. miniature professionals. ■ Keep winning in perspective: of children. complete an approved AFL coaching • Coaches are required to agree to the ■ Condemn the use of violence maximise participation because ■ Teach sporting behaviour: accreditation course. AFL coaches’ code of conduct as part in any form, be it by spectators, children participate for fun create opportunities to teach The Level  AFL Auskick coaching course of gaining their accreditation. coaches, offi cials or players. and enjoyment. appropriate sports behaviour as well is conducted over  hours and is • As accredited coaches, successful ■ Encourage players to accept ■ Stress safety: ensure that equipment as basic skills. designed for parents/helpers who want candidates receive an AFL Level the umpire’s decisions. and facilities are safe and appropriate ■ Get priorities right: ensure skill to assume a coaching role, organise 1 (AFL Auskick) coaching certifi cate ■ Demonstrate exemplary for age and ability levels. learning and appropriate behaviour activities, teach the skills of the game, and are entered onto the behaviour by not using foul ■ Consider maturity levels: match up are the priority over competition. conduct modifi ed games or assist in national database. language, or harassing players, practice schedules, activities and ■ Teach fair play: help children other ways. It has a specifi c orientation coaches or offi cials. degree of competition. understand the responsibilities and towards issues surrounding the If you are interested in obtaining ■ Smoking and the consumption ■ Develop team respect: for opponents implications of their freedom to participation and practices appropriate more information on the above of alcohol is unacceptable at as well as for the judgement of offi cials choose between fair and to the development and enjoyment of courses please contact your state junior sport. and opposing coaches. unfair play. players in this age range. AFL Auskick manager.

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FL Kids First is a new for leagues and associations to guide initiative for junior club parents so that both they and their Personal Accident Insurance A football, designed to provide children obtain the maximum benefi t recommendations that remind and and enjoyment from their participation encourage parents to support their in junior programs and matches. children and team in a positive and AFL Kids First includes constructive manner. The program is recommendations for clubs to manage based on the successful Parents for AFL situations where parents become over- model developed by AFL Queensland. enthusiastic and risk having a negative Following on from the NAB AFL Auskick impact on their children’s activities. program, AFL Kids First aims to provide The basic principles of AFL Kids First are junior club footballers with a fun and to remind parents that: safe playing environment. ■ Sport for children is a vital part of Barracking and wanting your child their development. to perform well is human nature, but it ■ Children like to win, but more is critical that this should be done in a importantly they want to have fun. responsible manner, avoiding the ugly ■ Parents need to set the right example parent syndrome at all times. at the ground, not just at home. The AFL invests more than $ million ■ Parents should be proud of their annually in strategies that support the child’s efforts irrespective of For further information on the participation of over , players the result. AFL Kids First program for junior clubs, throughout Australia. AFL Kids First ■ Sport is important to a child’s contact your local football body or is a program that has been designed self-esteem. visit afl .com.au

AFL Auskick Watch – Keeping an eye on your children

AFL Auskick Watch is an initiative aimed at preventing harm or danger to children attending NAB AFL Auskick programs. Based on the Neighbourhood Watch program, the initiative involves selected parents or guardians being given the responsibility of observing nominated groups of children.

GUIDELINES INVOLVEMENT: With parental involvement and supervision, safety is paramount. The coordinator must implement and maintain levels of supervision and care throughout the centre, PERSONAL ACCIDENT WHO CAN MAKE A CLAIM? ■ 75% reimbursement of and coordinate socially acceptable INSURANCE A claim can be made by any participant, non-Medicare Medical Expenses behaviour and interaction between The following is a summary of Personal coordinator or volunteer involved in ■ $1500 maximum paid out per claim parents and children. Accident Insurance provided to NAB NAB AFL Auskick activities. ■ $50 excess per claim AFL Auskick members. The role of the group carer involves: The AFL has arranged Personal Accident WHAT BENEFITS AM I Additional benefi ts include: ENTITLED TO? ■ Keeping all members of the group Insurance coverage for registered Student Assistance Non-Medicare Medical Payment of accounted for. participants of NAB AFL Auskick. ■ $150 per week for maximum ■ Assisting the coach in keeping the non-Medicare medical expenses The cover is managed by JLT  weeks children on task. ■ Providing extra supervision of the ■ Ensuring parents collect their (incurred within 12 months of injury) Sport on behalf of the JLT ■ 7-day elimination period ■ Directing children to parents group and encouraging parents children after sessions. after any reimbursement from your (Australian Football National Risk Home Help Allowance when required. to assist. Committees are encouraged to private health fund. These expenses Protection Program – NAB AFL Auskick) ■ $150 per week for maximum ■ Coordinating children to get to ■ Being vigilant of the surrounding formalise procedures or centre include physiotherapy, dental, private Discretionary Trust (JDT) and Accident & 52 weeks and from activities area safely area and any unusual situation that rules to safeguard children from hospital accommodation, osteopathy ■ 7-day elimination period during drink breaks. may occur. harmful or dangerous situations. Health International (AHI). AHI act as an and acupuncture. The maximum benefi t agent for Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd. payable is as follows: (non-income earners only)

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Parents’ Allowance 2. Obtain a claim form from the JLT ■ If you are covered by Private Health ■ $25 per day to maximum of $1500 Sport website or contact JLT Sport Insurance, you must claim accounts ■ 1-day elimination period direct on 1300 130 373. through your fund first. You can (non-income earners only) 3. Send the fully completed claim form then forward the receipts along with Funeral Expenses including the signed Attending the ‘rebate advice statement’, which ■ 100% reimbursement to Physician’s Report to JLT Sport indicates the level of benefits paid, maximum $5000 together with any medical receipts to our office. (retain a copy for your own records). ■ If you have undergone surgery in a The Personal Accident policy is NOT private hospital (which is not covered designed to replace, but rather is an GENERAL CLAIMS by Medicare) please provide an adjunct to private health insurance. itemised receipt/account. Due to the Health Insurance Act, INFORMATION THE TRAINING GROUND ■ We do not cover the costs of no coverage is provided under this PUBLIC & PRODUCTS LIABILITY surgeons, anaesthetists, doctors, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM insurance policy for medical expenses INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL x-rays or accounts that are related Incorporates many which are payable (whether fully INDEMNITY to Medicare. components of the VELS or partly) by Medicare. All medical For any potential Public & Products SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER* ■ We do not cover the Medicare Gap curriculum standards treatment must be certified necessary Liability claims, please contact your Allows you and a friend to embark (The Australia Health Insurance Act by a medical practitioner. State NAB AFL Auskick Manager. on a football adventure together Recommended for girls and does not permit us to). *conditions apply boys in the middle years CAPITAL BENEFITS ■ After $200 worth of treatment from WHO CAN I CONTACT IF Death $50,000 (other Permanent a physiotherapist, a doctor’s referral I HAVE A QUESTION? Disability benefits as per table outlined must be obtained. Phone: JLT Sport on 1300 130 373 on the JLT Sport website). ■ Subject to The Insurance Contracts Email: [email protected] Act 1984, we provide reimbursement Mail: JLT Sport, 15/500 Collins HOW DO I MAKE A CLAIM? for treatment which is received Street, Melbourne VIC  When making a claim for an injury within 12 months of the injury for Fax: (03) 9614 3184 you must: the period you are unable to attend Please refer to the JLT Sport website 1. Advise your coordinator that you the ‘sport’. Once you resume ‘the for a full list of policy conditions and wish to make a claim. sport’ reimbursement ceases. exclusions (jltsport.com.au/afl) PUT YOUR NEXT FOR YOUR FULL RANGE OF APPROVED BIRTHDAYPARTY AFL & CLUB MERCHANDISE IN THE ACTION

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ParentsGuide_AD3.indd 1 5/1/07 4:51:15 PM The NAB AFL Auskick NAB AFL Auskick at half-time Grand Final competition ach year, the AFL provides the ticketing for the children who facilitate this component of the opportunity for children to play participate, the AFL also provides their NAB AFL Auskick program. n 2005, the Australian Football Efootball at half-time at all stadiums parents with: Your regional development manager League launched the largest GRAND DAY: All children registered across the country. For many children ■ one free ticket for a child participating will consult with your centre coordinator in the NAB AFL Auskick program are and parents, this is a once-in-a-lifetime in a grid game, to determine a match for your centre to Icompetition in its history. The NAB automatically in a draw to win the AFL Auskick Grand Final competition opportunity to participate in the  experience. In 2006, more than 23,000 ■ two free tickets for a child participating experience NAB AFL Auskick at half-time. provided the opportunity for one Toyota AFL Grand Final activities. NAB AFL Auskick participants and junior in AFL Auskick Rules matches and, It is important to highlight that many NAB AFL Auskick participant and a umpires experienced the pinnacle of our ■ one free ticket for a parent regional development managers rotate parent/guardian from each of the sport – playing at the grounds accompanying a junior umpire. this opportunity each year as in some 94 development regions around the their heroes play on each week. The AFL provides more than development regions it is impossible to country to experience the greatest day In addition to providing free match 55,000 free tickets each year to cater for all centres in one season. on Australia’s sporting calendar – the Toyota AFL Grand Final. As a registered NAB AFL Auskick participant in 2007, your child is automatically in the draw to win this fantastic experience. Winners will assemble in Melbourne on Thursday, September , and participate in:

■ The offi cial ‘Welcome Dinner’ hosted by Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico.

■ A visit to the AFL World.

■ The Toyota AFL Grand Final parade.

■ Retiring greats parade.

■ NAB AFL Auskick at half-time PLUS

■ 22 children will be selected to present medals to the premiership team.

All fl ights, accommodation, meals, Grand Final ticketing and activities are complimentary to the winners. The competition will be drawn on August 13 at AFL House and winners will be notifi ed shortly after this date. For your convenience, a highlights package from the inaugural event is included on the DVD provided in each child’s benefi ts pack.

FUN FOR ALL: NAB AFL Auskick participants have the chance to play football at AFL stadiums during the half-time break.

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ACT/SOUTHERN NSW NORTHERN TERRITORY SOUTH AUSTRALIA VICTORIA REBECCA McGOWAN KEVIN BRUCE BEN HOPKINS TREVOR ROBERTSON Game Development Operations – South Participation/Schools Manager AFL Auskick Manager Junior Development Manger Phone: ()   Phone ()   Phone: ()   Phone: ()   Email: rebecca.mcgowan@aflnswact.com.au Email: aflnt@aflnt.com.au Email: aflauskick@sanfl.com.au Email: trevor.robertson@aflvic.com.au Web: aflnswact.com.au Web: aflnt.com.au Web: sanfl.com.au Web: aflvic.com.au NEW SOUTH WALES QUEENSLAND TASMANIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA SIMON LAUGHTON FIONA McLARTY BARRY GABY CLAYTON ANDERSON Participation Manager – North AFL Auskick Manager AFL Auskick Manager Development Manager: AFL Auskick Phone: ()   Phone: ()   Phone: ()   Phone: ()   Email: aflauskick@aflnswact.com.au Email: aflauskick@aflq.com.au Email: afl[email protected] Email: afl[email protected] Web: aflnswact.com.au Web: aflq.com.au Web: footballtas.com.au Web: wafootball.com.au

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