Jamie Charman Ex-Swimmer

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Luke Curran AFL Lions Academy Co-ordinator AFL! Come and Play AFL Queensland

Ph: 07 3394 2433 Daniel Merrett Fax:: 07 3394 4977 Ex-Volleyball Email: [email protected] Brisbane Lions Stage One about the ‘Athlete Testing Session

Rookie Search’ Register Fill out the Registration Form on the right > and return to AFL program... Queensland. The initial skill and fitness testing day will take place Registration Form on Monday 20th October, 2008.

Venue - Coorparoo NAME: Athlete Rookie Search is a program run by AFL Queen- Brisbane Lions Australian Football Park sland and the Brisbane Lions to give athletes from all Birubi St. Coorparoo ADDRESS: sports an opportunity to access elite player pathways in the sport of AFL. Gear Required Training shorts, t-shirt, socks, runners, football boots.

We have been approached by young athletes enquiring Testing PHONE: about how they can become involved in AFL at the elite Speed (5m, 10m, 20m sprints), 3km Time Trial, Vertical Jump, E-MAIL: level. This program has been developed in response to Height/Weight, and AFL Skills (kicking and handball). DATE OF BIRTH AGE: these requests. Cost Nil—no cost to any players interested!!! Current Sports involved with, if applicable: This program allows talented athletes, from any sport and culture, an opportunity to be tested for key athletic Lecture attributes and skills, which are necessary to ‘make it to Short introduction to outline program and opportunities available will take place at the initial testing day. Current School Attended: the top’ in AFL football.

Time involved Signature of Parent/Guardian (if under 18) Testing is conducted by the professional coaching and Maximum 3 hours. sport science experts from the Brisbane Lions. Date AFL Queensland & the Brisbane Lions Stage One of the program consists of one testing ses- Athlete Rookie Search will outline exciting opportunities available sion (3hrs maximum) where our professional staff will to young players involved in the player pathways. It is a maximum Tear off and return this page only four stage process that will help your personal and sporting devel- conduct various assessments. opment. Return form ASAP to: The AFL Athlete Rookie Search is open to boys turning Take one step today—fill out the application form and return it to AFL Queensland immediately! 16—19 years of age in 2009. Luke Curran AFL Lions Academy Co-ordinator Possible opportunities include: AFL Queensland • Playing games at AFL Venues (Gabba, MCG, Dome) • Selection onto an AFL List or Ph: 07 3394 2433 Fax:: 07 339 4977 • To earn remuneration equal to or better than many profes- 4 sions Email: [email protected]

• To develop life skills including public speaking • Career guidance