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The Gold Coast SUNS Talent Academy Together with AFL Attention Port Curtis Based AFL Players, Due to high demand, we have organised for Summer development training sessions in Gladstone at Chanel College on a Monday afternoon from 5:30 until around 6:45 or last light. Please read the following letter for all the information you will need to be able to participate in the program. Please note all participants will be able to still able to attend the Rockhampton development sessions as well each week for the main football session. The Gold Coast SUNS Talent Academy together with AFL Capricornia invite boys and girls born 2000-2006 to register for the 2017 - 2018 Capricornia SUNS Summer Development Program. The Capricornia SUNS Summer Development training will give you the best opportunity to progress into the Sun’s Talent Academy in the future via the AFL Queensland player pathway representative games in the 2018 season. The SUNS Academy will be working closely with the regions summer development program and the under 14 and 16 representative programs. The entire program will be overseen by the Regional Suns Development Coaches Michael Rose, Brad Matheson & Dale Sparkman. It is imperative that your son / daughter engages in this key program which will aid their development as well as provide the opportunity to be identified by the talent academy in the future. It will be a requirement for players already selected in the Suns Talent Academy to attend these summer development sessions as well as other planned academy sessions. Academy selection for U14 players during 2018 will be made In January of the same year. It Is highly recommended that if you are in the Under 14 age group and are hoping to gain entry to the academy, you should attend summer development training for identification. Players participating in the SUNS Development training should also be attending the Summer Development Camp on the 24th, 25th and 26th of November for testing and video analysis of their skills. Details for the camp can be found on the AFL Capricornia Website Some key performance areas that the summer program aims to improve for each player are: • Kicking Ability • Contested play (ability to win your own ball) • Athletic Attributes (Fitness) • Football Character – Attitude and Professionalism All players will finish the 11 week program with a personalized player report outlining all testing results conducted during the program. Players will also have their kicking technique filmed and be given feedback on technical aspects of their kicking. Players that wish to be a part of this summer’s SUNS development training will need to RSVP: Scan and return the attached registration form / indemnity form to indicate if they will be able to attend this year’s development training (Preferably before the first session). This can be done by email to [email protected] . Your son/daughter may register after this date but it will affect the ordering of singlets. Important dates: • 27th November, 5pm Summer development training first session (See schedule) • 24th, 25th and 26th of November. Summer development camp (Information should have been sent via email and your club. Information is also available from our web site AFL Capricornia) Capricornia SUNS Development training details: When: First Port Curtis Session Monday the 27th of November (See attached schedule) Where: Chanel College Gladstone TIME: All training sessions will run between 5:30 and 6:45pm Times may be adjusted to suit traveling parties during the training season and Lighting Cost: $60 Participants will receive a training singlet. Park Run: We have an option this year to participate in park run events on a Saturday morning at 7am. Rockhampton Players will be at the Rockhampton Botanical Gardens. Yeppoon players at the Capricorn Coast Pineapple Rail Trail and Gladstone Lions park for the Port Curtis players. Players must register with park run prior to running on a Saturday morning. To register go to the Park run website at: http://www.parkrun.com.au/ . Players will then need to forward on the email sent to them from park run with their result for our record keeping. Payment Options: Cash or cheque payments (AFL Capricornia Juniors) can be made during the first session (27th Nov) or the first training session that your son / daughter is able to get to. Or Via Direct deposit: Account details: AFL Capricornia Juniors BSB: 034 002 Account Number: 738258 Please include the participants surname and first name initial in the comments section of the direct deposit so we can identify your payment. Strict attendance will be a requirement of participating in the program. AFLQ Staff reserve the right to delist players on attendance and attitude. Training Gear Requirements: 1. Your local club jumper / Training singlet, running shorts or football shorts (No Board shorts will be allowed) 2. Runners 3. Football boots 4. Water bottle 5. Mouthguard If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call at any time on 0404 986 543 Kind Regards Scott Smithwick Capricornia – Regional Manager Mob: 0404 986 543 Email: [email protected] Capricornia SUNS Development Program 2017 -2018 Port Curtis Capricornia Development Program 2017 / 2018 – Players 2000 – 2006 Date Time Venue Pre-Christmas Training Friday 24th, 25th & Drop off 4:15 – 4:30pm Cooee Bay PCYC Leadership Camp Development Camp 26th November Pick Up 1:00pm Sunday Monday 27th Nov 5:30 - 6:45pm Chanel College Gladstone Week 1 Saturday 2nd Dec 7am Park Run Region locations Monday 4th Dec 5:30 -6:45pm Chanel College Gladstone Week 2 Saturday 9th Dec 7am Park Run Region locations Monday 11th Dec 5:30 – 6:45pm Chanel College Gladstone th Week 3 & 4 Saturday 16 Dec 7am Park Run Region locations Monday 18th Dec 5:00 – 6:30pm Chanel College Gladstone Post-Christmas Training Monday 22nd Jan 5:30 - 6:45pm Chanel College Gladstone Week 1 2018 Saturday 27th Jan 7am Park Run Region locations Monday 29th Jan 5:30 – 6:45pm Chanel College Gladstone Week 2 Saturday 3rd Feb 7am Park Run Region Locations Monday 5th Feb 5:30 – 6:45pm Chanel College Gladstone Week 3 Saturday, 10th Feb 7am Park Run Region Locations Monday 12th Feb 5:30 – 6:45pm Chanel College Gladstone Week 4 Saturday, 17th Feb 7am Park Run Region Locations Week 5 Monday 19th Feb 5:30 – 6:45pm Chanel College Gladstone Saturday, 25th Feb 7am Park Run Region Locations Week 6 Monday 26th Feb 5:30 - 6.45pm Chanel College Gladstone Saturday, 3rd 7am Park Run Region Location March Capricornia SUNS Development Training Registration form Name: Date of Birth: Address: P/Code: Home Phone: Player Email: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Mobile: Parent Email: Singlet Size: Club: ____________________________________ What do you want to achieve from the Summer Preseason Training Program? _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any pre-existing injuries which might prevent you from participating to full capacity during the program? _________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ I give my child named above permission to participate in the AFL SUNS Academy “Pre-Season” program for 2017/18. I also hereby appoint the AFL Queensland Regional Manager or Program Manager associated with the regional “Pre-Season” program to act on my behalf and authorise any medical attention which may be considered necessary by qualified medical personnel in respect to the well-being of my child during the period in which they are in their care. Parent/Guardian Signature: Parent/Guardian Name: Date: Please return this form at the first session that you attend or scan and email to: AFL Queensland – Capricornia Email: [email protected] INDEMNITY FORM I ……………………………………………………………………… (NAME OF PARENTS/GUARDIAN) AGREE to indemnify AFL Queensland and its servants or agents against any claims made or actions brought for damages arising from personal injury sustained by the participant named in the First Schedule during the period in which such participant named in the First Schedule is playing, travelling or participating as a member of the camp named in the Second Schedule. The Indemnity extends to both general and special damages including but not limited to damages for pain and suffering, past and future economics loss, damages for gratuitous assistance provided by a career, and medical, hospital and rehabilitation expenses. The Indemnity further extends to a claim or action for damages brought by the participant named in the First Schedule arising from the negligence, breach of contract, and/or breach or statutory duty the AFL Queensland and its servants or agents. FIRST SCHEDULE NAME OF PARTICIPANT: SECOND SCHEDULE DETAILS OF PROGRAM: 2017 – 2018 Capricornia SUNS Development training I have read the foregoing authority and I fully and completely understand its contents and ramifications. SIGNED: ………………………………………………….. (PARENT/GUARDIAN) DATE: …………/…………/…………….. .
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