As the AFL New Zealand Youth Competition continues to grow, the national organisation has added Christchurch as a new location for 2018.
The Youth Competition for boys and girls has been created to compliment the pathway for participants to enjoy and excel in AFL.
It has a focus on improving athletes’ skills and fitness within a fun environment. This is achieved through a training, game and development programme that highlights the necessary requirements throughout the pathway.
It was an exciting weekend in Canterbury as the first ever AFL New Zealand Youth competition kicked off in Christchurch.
Held at Burnside Park, a large number of new participants were getting their first taste of AFL in the region.
It was a high scoring affair in the Under 15 game as the Giants piled on 27 goals to defeat the Suns. Luke O’Sullivan and Laine Creighton kicked 6 and 5 goals respectively.
Registrations are still open so for further information, head to youth.aflnz.co.nz or click the button below to register.
Player of the day:
Suns: Cameron Howison
Giants: Laine Creighton
Player of the day:
Crows: Thomas Turner
Saints: Joel Cameron
