Auburn gets AFL footy fix with free clinics
Primary school age kids in Auburn will be delighted to learn the AFL is running a free eight-week AFL program at Mona Park from 25 July to 12 September every Tuesday from 4:45pm-5:45pm.
Boys and girls who register in the AFLX Auburn program will engage in age-appropriate skills and drills, ultimately leading to them playing AFLX, which is a modified, non-contact version of AFL played on smaller teams and fields.
No previous knowledge or experience of AFL is necessary to be involved in this program.
AFLX Auburn returns for its second year running and AFL is looking to build on last year’s roaring success, which saw 100 kids enrol and have a great time. In 2023, every registrant will receive a free bag of goodies including a footy and pump, footy cards and a shirt. Throughout the program, there will be special family fun nights comprising food trucks, face painters and some elite AFL players attending.
Marianna Konidaris, Diversity and Inclusion Project Coordinator at AFL NSW/ACT, is excited to see families of Auburn get involved in the program once again. “We were so impressed by the enthusiasm of the 2022 participants, we wanted to bulk up the program with giveaways, family fun nights and an expense-free clinic run by qualified AFL facilitators to give everyone the best experience,” she said.
“There’s no better way in Auburn to keep kids active than organised sport, and the AFL is proud to contribute a fun and free clinic for primary students around Auburn.”
AFLX Auburn will take place just 15 minutes from the GIANTS’ home ground, and the elite club is right behind the program, say Ali Farage, Head of Community for the GIANTS: “The GIANTS are excited for AFLX Auburn to return this year and we look forward to supporting this great initiative. We look forward to welcoming all families at our home games at GIANTS stadium as part of their AFL journey.”
Funding for this project has been provided by the NSW Government.
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Register now!
Although there is no cost, registration for AFLX Auburn is essential to ensure all participants receive a gift bag.
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