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Auskick for children aged 5 to 7 years (as at January 1st)

The AusKick program has modified rules for young players aged 5-8. Refer to http://www.aflauskick.com.au

Game times

AusKick Juniors: 8:15am (5's/6's)
AusKick Colts: 8:15am (7's)AusKick Intermediates:  9:00am (8's)
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to game.

Ground locations

http://www.aflgsj.com.au/default.aspx?s=genericnewsdisplay&kw=63&aid=113789

Auskick draw 2010 for the remainder of the season

A message from Clint Hawthorne - U5/6s Coach
Howdy All,

Well the footy season is almost upon us and no doubt all of our fantastic Auskickers are looking forward to getting out onto the paddock and having heaps of fun!

Kids:
Don't forget to tell Mum and/or Dad that you need to try and attend training as often as possible. Training is always lots of fun and you get to play your friends and team mates and it's very important for your footy development. It's held every Wednesday from 4.30pm – 5.45pm at Drummoyne Oval. Also kids don't forget to arrive at the game at least 30 minutes prior to kick off each Saturday morning. Games start at 8.15am so you'll need to wake Mum & Dad bright and early Saturday morning to ensure you're at the game with half an hour to spare.

Mums and Dads:
Thank you forgiving me the opportunity to coach your child for the 2010 NAB AFL Auskick season. As a parent of 3 young children, all of whom are keen Aussie Rules fans, I am grateful for the opportunity to help with education and development of your child's sporting abilities. Obviously at such a tender age our major focus is all about participation and the introduction of some very basic AFL skills. Congratulations on making the decision to get your child involved in Sport! And what a great sport you have chosen. Having played AFL from the age of 6-32 I am well aware of the important role that a coach undertakes with children of all ages. With that said my aim this year is to make sure that all Auskickers at the Drummoyne Power Footy Club enjoy the NAB AFL Auskick experience, make new friends and most importantly have fun in the process. As the kids are so young, please remember that a parent should attend training every week.

Tip for Mum & or Dad:
Encouraging your child whenever possible to practice their skills is a fabulous way to encourage the development of your child. Not only does it encourage development of basic skills it also gets your child active outdoors and away from the TV or junk food but most importantly it's a great way for Mum & Dad to spend some quality time with your child fostering a stronger relationship for all. Your practice can be as simple as kick to kick…with plenty of encouragement and praise a key ingredient!

Kindest regards,

Clint Hawthorne
Father of Jesse, Stevie & Brody

A note from Nick from the Auskick Under 7s

TRAINING
    •    Training commences at 4:30pm on Wednesday nights; and any advice regarding training cancellations will appear on the club website and council website or you can call the council’s wet weather number 9911 6375.
    •    Please make sure that your child has appropriate clothing for training (warm jumper/tracksuit pants, if necessary in winter; t-shirt/hat/sunscreen in summer) and A WATER BOTTLE.  It is also a good idea to make sure that they have had something to eat after school.
    •    Training will finish between 5:30 and 5:45pm.  Please make sure that you are at training (or have made appropriate arrangements with another person) to look after your child during training (e.g. take them to the toilet during training, look after them if they fall over etc).
    •    If you wish to take your child before training finishes, please let the coach/manager know on the night.
    •    If you are at training and would like to help out, please offer!! The more parents who get involved in the more activity for the children and the better the learning environment.
 
MATCH DAY
    •    Games start at 8:15am and it is important that you are at the ground by 8:00am.  This allows adequate time for the players to warm up and practice a few skills, get their jumpers and be allocated to zones.  It also enables the coaches involved to arrange the match, so that there are equal numbers on both sides.
    •    Wet weather arrangements are posted on the club website on the Friday night.
    •    Games will finish at 9:00am, but there is a presentation and match report about 10 minutes after each game and you are encouraged to stay around for it and sing the club song (it is the highlight for most kids).
    •    Parents are encouraged to help with the side on match day – you can help coach, goal umpire or write the team report.  It is not hard and the kids love having their parents involved.
    •    Please make sure you child has: club shorts, club socks and football boots.
    •    Jumpers will be provided on the day along with bibs.  It would be great if each parent volunteered to wash the jumpers and bibs at least once during the season (just let Liz know when suits you best).
    •     A water bottle on match day is a must and the kids all perform better for breakfast (and are also a lot easier to coach).
    •    As with training, please make sure that you are there for the game or have arrangements with somebody else to look after your child.
 
GENERAL
    •    If there is anything you wish to discuss with either the Auskick co-ordinator, the team coach or team manager please do so.
    •    Please encourage your child to enjoy their football.  We are not playing for sheep stations – this is about participation, learning how to play in a team, skill development and fun.
    •    And help your kids by being involved in their team and the club; as a junior club is only as good as the input from parents, grand parents and supporters.
 
Regards
Nick
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Players

There are always spots for budding AusKick players. We match up players and aim to get every child involved in training and the games. Everyone gets turns at playing forward / back / centre and we don't keep score, it is all about participation. That said we are continually amazed at the highly creative scores and match stats heard after games. New families are most welcome to come down and have a look before making a commitment to get involved and be part of the fun!

Coaches

We welcome and high value parents joining as Auskick coaches / helpers. The well structured program is greatly enhanced by the many Mum's and Dad's (and grandparents) getting involved in training, warm ups and games.

Attention! Parents of Auskickers......interested in Coaching?

A "Level 0" coaching course will be run during Tuesday afternoon training on Tuesday 24th March (4.30-5.30pm). So while your future AFL champion is enjoying training why not find out how to coach children who play Auskick. The training will be conducted by 4 development officers from the AFL. All welcome! Please contact Peter Higgs - 0418 472508 - for further information.

Training details

Time: 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Location: Five Dock Park for preseason (Tuesdays) Drummoyne Oval during season (starting Wednesday date TBC)

Ground locations

http://www.aflgsj.com.au/default.aspx?s=genericnewsdisplay&kw=63&aid=113789