AFL is a game for everyone of all ages and levels of skill!
Primary School
AFL New Zealand’s ‘AFL KiwiKick’ programme focuses on developing fundamental movement and ball skills for boys and girls between 5 to 12 years of age.
AFL KiwiKick is run nationwide by qualified AFL New Zealand employees.
The programme can include between 8 to 10 sessions and a match programme and takes place at your local school to ensure the burden of travel is reduced for parents and volunteers.
It can be held before, during or after school and runs on a set day each week with session frequency, duration and cost structure designed to suit the needs of each school or centre.
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Secondary School
AFL New Zealand has diversified the programmes available to Secondary Schools to ensure flexibility that suits the outcomes of your school and provides opportunities for students and staff to participate in all facets of AFL.
The exciting range of programmes ensures that our professional staff can work with Secondary Schools to deliver a fun and rewarding experience for girls, boys and teachers.
AFLNZ Programmes
Adults
There are currently four open men’s AFL competitions and two open Women’s competitions in New Zealand.
Regional Leagues in Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago all run from September – December each year.
Players from the regional leagues are selected for the AFL New Zealand National Premiership which takes place at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland from February – April
The level of competition is high and the Premiership gives players an opportunity for selection to the New Zealand national team, the New Zealand Falcons.
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Volunteers
Coaching
Set Training Times and Dates and notify players
Use AFL resources to create a training plan
Organise Footballs cones and a Whistle
Make the sessions as fun and game orientated at possible
Ensure all players will be present for game day
Give players guideline roles targets for the game
Time Commitments:
Training’s allow 1.5-2 hours
Game Day allow 2 hours
Administration – 1 hour
Total hours per week 5
Managing
Give forms to player to fill out, ensure all players are registered
Coordinate with Coach regarding training times
Uniforms, Water bottles, Ice, First Aid Kits, oranges, contingency plans
Invite parents, friends and family to join in or watch
Ensure all players will be present for game day
Recruit game day helpers
Ensure necessary game day jobs are completed by players or other helpers
Time Commitments:
Training allow 1-2 hours
Game Day allow 2 hours
Administration – 1 hour
Total hours per week 5
Resources available:
AFLNZ works directly with Sports Distributors, for any sporting equipment please liaise with AFLNZ.
AFLNZ is more than happy to assist with Funding proposals to ensure your club can receive all available support.
To register your interest to play contact us here Register now as an AFL Volunteer
