St Patrick’s have thoroughly AFL NSW/ACT enjoyed the experience of playing in a competitive, professionally run, Saturday morning AFL Independent Schools competition this season. The boys are improving with every match and Program are appreciative of representing the college in a sport they love. Grant Andrews SPC Junior School Sportsmaster Next Steps Registrations for the 2016 program will be accepted from October 2015-February 2016 Any school interested to find out more information should contact: Simon Wilson Manager – Sydney/Illawarra Region Phone (02) 8333 8010 Email [email protected] Independent Schools AFL Program Welcome Shore’s introduction to the AFL Over the past three years AFL NSW/ACT has program run by AFL NSW/ACT has been worked with a number of Sydney independent schools to provide opportunities for students seamless and beneficial for our students. to participate in a trial school-based AFL The assistance and guidance from the competition. governing body has enabled the sport to take hold within our ranks and it promises The trial phase has proved to be a huge success with the program growing to 10 to be a flourishing option for our boys. schools and 31 teams, playing across four age The resources offered by AFL NSW/ACT groups in primary and secondary schools. have up-skilled our teaching staff who AFL NSW/ACT remains committed to working coach the teams and have provided with independent schools and key associations confidence for these staff. Shore’s to facilitate growth of this program. Our venture into AFL has been rewarding long-term commitment is to administer a and we look forward to a long competition of exceptional quality and support association with the sport. all independent schools who are involved in the program. We will work collaboratively with Mark Ticehurst key Associations to develop programs in male SHORE Head of Sport and female schools that will provide a positive experience to the entire school community that is respectful of existing school sport programs. AFL NSW/ACT welcomes any opportunity to discuss the AFL program for 2016 and beyond. Cover Image Sam Graham Inaugural Independent School AFL NSW/ACT CEO All Stars v New Zealand All Stars, St Ignatius College, April 2015 Will Langford Former Cranbrook student and 2014 Hawthorn premiership player. 4 Independent Schools AFL Program Independent Schools AFL Program The 2016 Program The program details for the 2016 program are listed: Topic Details Program z Year 5/6 will be in line with IPSHA guidelines and no scores/ladders will be kept z Secondary schools will have a genuine competition with scores/ladders. The school on top of the table at the end of the competition will be declared the premier. z A divisional structure will apply for competitions that have greater than 12 teams z A six-team competition for the Opens is expected for 2016 Season Length z Winter season – Saturday during traditional sport time z 10 weeks, commencing Saturday May 7, 2016, through to Saturday, August 13, 2016 z A trial round is available on April 30 2015 Venues z North: St Ignatius College, Riverview z East: Lakeside Oval and Bat and Ball Oval Moore Park z West: ELS Oval, North Ryde z South: Henson Park, Marrickville and Mahoney Park, Marrickville School visit Sydney Swans z stars Josh Kennedy Player Numbers Opens, Year 9/10, Year 7/8 and Dan Hannebery ® 18 per side for division one and 12 per side for division two competitions Trial Phase with students at Barker College. for the older groups The three-year trial phase was a tremendous success: 2015 Teams z Year 5/6 z ® 15 per side for division one and 12 per side for division two for year 5/6 10 schools and 31 teams across Year 5/6, Year Year Year School Opens Year 7/8, Yearr 9/10 and Opens 5/6 7/8 9/10 Length of Game z 4 x 15 min quarters for Opens z All CAS schools involved, two GPS and Cranbrook 1 1 1 two ISA schools competing z 4 x 15 min quarters for Year 9/10 Knox Grammar 2 2 1 1 z All Stars teams announced and presented z 4 x 15 min quarters for Year 7/8 Trinity Grammar 1 1 1 with a unique jumper for each age group z 4 x 12 min quarters for Year 5/6 z Positive feedback on the impact the program Waverley College 2 2 1 1 Rules z In-line with AFL Sydney Juniors Guidelines has had within the entire school community St Ignatius College 2 2 1 z Inaugural representative team selected to play St Patrick’s Strathfield 1 NZ All Stars SHORE 1 1 z Sydney Swans/GWS Giants players visit all schools St Aloysius College 1 z Key stakeholders attend AFL independent schools functions Barker 1 1 Redlands 2 5 6 Independent Schools AFL Program Independent Schools AFL Program The Offer Our Value AFL NSW/ACT will: z Centrally administer the competition, pay for z Contributions for facility developments can be Proposition (and appoint) umpires and match-day venues considered for AFL venues on school grounds z Provide ground managers and first aid support z AFL will provide competition manual z at all match-day venues AFL is a safe and inclusive game for boys z Link school with Sydney Swans and GWS Giants and girls of all shapes and sizes z Provide access to a free Level 1 coaching course by providing: z AFL offers a family-friendly environment for one coach per team ® An annual school ticket offer for players and staff at the school community and elite levels z Provide new schools with a 50% uniform subsidy ® A coach mentor program to link schools with z AFL understands the importance of students for up to two teams on entering the competition AFL club coaching or academy staff making school sport their priority z Provide new teams with a kit including footballs ® Signed jumper for each school on entering z and coaches boards the competition AFL is committed to partnering with schools to offer children a choice and to grow participation z ® Links with Swans and Giants Academy programs Support accessing training venues where possible in school sport z AFL is Australia’s indigenous game and a truly national sport z AFL as an organisation fosters the values of respect, teamwork and fairness AFL-listed players who have attended Sydney Independent schools include: Player Club School Dan Robinson Sydney Swans St Ignatius College Riverview Jack Hiscox Sydney Swans Newington College Dane Rampe Sydney Swans Newington College Kieren Jack Sydney Swans Oakhill College Brandon Jack Sydney Swans Oakhill College Will Langford Hawthorn Cranbrook Kieren Jack Jarrod Witts Collingwood Barker College The Sydney Swans co-captain is a product of Lloyd Perris Sydney Swans Sydney Boys High Oakhill College. Isaac Heeney Sydney Swans Waverley College Links Josh Bruce St Kilda St Ignatius Swans mascot Cyggy with students College Riverview who helped form a guard of honour Note: Heeney and Bruce moved in final year of school for the Swans. 7 8.