AFL Cape York Auskick Program

AFL Cape York is proud to acknowledge the support of our sponsors and supporters.

AFL's National NAB AFL Auskick program which focuses on primary age children is slowly being introduced into remote communities across the region. NAB AFL Auskick allows children to participate in sport in a relaxed environment where having fun with their friends and family is emphasized. NAB AFL Auskick also promotes community empowerment.

Join NAB AFL Auskick at a centre near you. This years NAB AFL Auskick program will be run at schools. To find out where your closest centre is, visit the official NAB AFL Auskick website www.aflauskick.com.au. The cost is $30.00 in the Remote Community regions and you will receive:

  • Backpack (Rookie)
  • Synthetic Sherrin Footy - to practise your skills Auskick Logo
  • NAB AFL Auskick Cap/beanie
  • CD ROM
  • Stationery Set
  • Activity Book
  • 2010 Essential Catalogue

Auskick Registration Form


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CENTRE VENUE DATES TIME COORDINATORS CONTACT No.
Bloomfield Bloomfield State School 24/2 - 31/3/10 1.30 - 2.30pm   4060 8134
Cooktown Cooktown State School 23/2 - 30/3/10 3.15 - 4.15pm John Bundy 4082 0222
Djarragun Djarragun College 26/2 - 2/04/10 1.20 - 2.20pm Dave Maddock Jones 4030 3777
Yarrabah Yarrabah State School 26/2 - 2/04/10 3.30 - 4.30pm Ian Prest 4056 0666

 

Auskick Exchange

The first weekend of the school holidays was one to remember for year 4 and 6 Thursday Island students Robert Gibuma, Bradley Nixon, Kubby Takai, Floyd Sailor, Nathan Geno and Solomona Nona who travelled to Melbourne to participate in the South Melbourne Junior Football Auskick clinic.

The Channel Seven AFL commentary team made a special community visit to give the youngsters a taste of life as AFL stars. AFL legend Leigh Matthews and Brownlow medallist Nathan Buckley took the coaching reins of the two Auskick teams; Lethal's Lot and Buck's Brigade respectively. Veteran broadcasters Bruce McAvaney and Dennis Cometti added to the spectacle by calling all the action from the stands, with Tim Watson on special comments.

The trip included two trips to the MCG. On Friday night they saw Essendon play Carlton in front of 83 000 people. Saturday was a bit more special with the kids playing on the hallowed ground at half time in the Collingwood/Freemantle game.

Earlier in the year, the South Melbourne Junior AFL club decided to raise money for a cultural exchange for their AUSKICK program. They managed to collect more than $25 000. The exchange will include a return trip by the club to T.I in October accompanied by another AFL legend and face of Auskick Rober "Dipper" DiPierdomenico.

Many thanks should go to South Melbourne footy club (and particularly Auskick co-ordinator Scott Carter) for masterminding and funding this exchange as well as organising billets.

While some may raise an eyebrow at the money AFL spends, it should be noted that this trip was paid for only through fundraising in Melbourne with a contribution by the families of the kids who attended. It is hoped that the exchange between South Melbourne and Thursday Island becomes an annual event.

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Channel 7 commentory team
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