Congratulations on graduating from your NAB AFL Auskick program! We hope that you enjoyed kicking plenty of goals, learning new skills and making plenty of new friends along the way.
It’s now time to register for your local Junior AFL Community Club and lace up the boots to player Junior Football in Season 2023.
Junior Football is the next step along the pathway for participants post the NAB AFL Auskick program. Participants will enjoy a season full of skill development sessions and weekly modified AFL matches against other local clubs. Depending on which league you are playing, there are plenty of age groups that are aimed at supporting the ongoing development of participants. Across AFL NSW/ACT there are also Junior AFL Girls Competitions for female participants entering junior football.
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Introduction to Junior Football
Who can play?
Anyone can play at their local Junior Football Club based on their local leagues age groups. We welcome participants of all background and abilities to enjoy the fun that is weekly football matches and training sessions.
Where can I play?
Across NSW and the ACT there are numerous leagues and clubs with a variety of options of age groups and divisions. To find our more simply click on the link below and type in your postcode to find your local club.
https://play.afl/
Are there Girls Only Competitions?
There are many junior leagues across NSWACT there have Girls Competitions/Divisions. There are also mixed competitions for all age eligible participants.
https://play.afl/
Season Duration
When does my season begin?
This is dependent on your local league/club. Most seasons will begin in between April/May. Please check with your club contact for further information.
When would your training begin?
Training will begin prior to the season to help participants get to know their new team and coaches.
When would our season finish?
As above, this will change depending on the league/club you register with. Most seasons will finish in August and September.
Are there any byes or holidays?
Leagues may have scheduled byes throughout the season which might come in the form of School Holidays or uneven team numbers in your division.
Gameplay
What is the difference between NAB AFL Auskick and Junior Football?
NAB AFL Auskick is our flagship introduction program where participants will learn the basic skills of AFL through a fun and interactive environment. This may through 1 x weekly sessions or with a weekly session and a modified game.
Junior football is the next step along the AFL pathway where participants learn more advanced skills, train and play a match against another club each week. Junior competitions also involve travelling to other junior clubs to play matches, where most Auskick programs are typically based at one venue.
What are the typical rules?
The rules will alter depending on your local league and age group. Most rules include modified field sizes, reduced game time, reduced players per team and other scoring rules. All rules are built to support participants skill development and enjoyment of the game. Most age groups will have a modified tackle involved in their first age of junior football.
What skills learnt at NAB AFL Auskick are important in Junior Football
The basic skills that you learnt at your NAB AFL Auskick program will provide a great foundation for your child to advance into Junior Football including, marking, kicking, handballing, bouncing, teamwork and ball skills.
Equipment/Uniform required
What equipment would I need to play?
This will depend on your age group, typically you will need your own football boots, mouthguard and team uniforms with helmets optional.
Register
When are registrations open?
Registrations will open in November/December 2022 for the 2023 season. If your desired clubs registration page is not open at the time of your registration please contact them for further information.
Where/how can I register
By visiting the Play.AFL EOI link below. Fill out the details and we will be in contact with you once our official registrations open in November.
How much does my registration cost?
Registration costs will differ from club to club based on various costs and packages. Participants across NSW are able to use their Active Kids Voucher for their NSW Junior registration.
What is included in my registration
Each Junior footballer will receive a seasons worth of training and matches to enjoy. Your club will also provide further resources including club apparel, playing uniform and more. All costs will cover items including, insurance, ground hire, merchandise/uniform and support your local club.
Can I try before I register?
Yes, all junior clubs offer opportunities for prospective participants to attend a training session to see if they enjoy junior football before they register. You are absolutely welcome to bring down any friends who you think will enjoy junior football also.
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