West Australian Football

Years 4-7 Clinics (May to August)

• Sessions involving a maximum of six (6) x years 4 to 7 classes
• Every Coaching Clinic will involve a WAFC FDO or WAFL Player

Years 4-7 Development Programs (May to August)

• One session per class per week (maximum of 6 classes per school) for 3 weeks by a WAFC FDO
• On-going and sequentially developed program to develop overall motor-coordination and basic footy skills
• Targeted at schools without a physical education specialist or a comprehensive on-going AFL Junior Rules program'

Player Appearances

• Players are available to attend school assemblies or to take classes for selected sessions (subject to player availability)

Design a Football Jumper Competition (March to April)

• Design a new jumper for the school football team
• Use local landmarks, school ethos, population, location etc
• The 2 major prizes are a set of jumpers in the winning design presented to the winning schools (one country, one metro)
  Proudly Supported by Burley Sekem.

School Tours - Register

Patersons Stadium, provides an exciting opportunity for school students to enhance their learning with a visit to the Stadium.

Preference will be given to those schools with current AFL School Ambassadors.

Registrations for 2012 can be made by clicking here

Please follow your school’s Excursions Procedure requirements should you wish to be involved.

Fremantle Dockers Community Goals

The Fremantle Dockers Community Goals focuses on the development and delivery of a range of exciting and innovative programs aimed at primary school aged children. The programs offer tangible benefits through learning in a fun and participative framework and importantly all programs are linked. Click here for more information.

Freo Dockers Cup (conducted May to August)

The WA Football Commission in conjunction with the Fremantle Dockers Football Club have come together to introduce a brand new initiative for primary aged Year 5,6,7 females: The "Freo Dockers Cup".

FORMAT

• Open to all primary schools across the state
• Can be run in two formats:
  
  

1. A "round robin" competition played between schools over a minimum of three weeks.
   or
2. A "one day" Lightning Carnival organised by the schools in their District/or one coordinated by their WAFL District.

RESOURCES

• Freo Dockers Cup Match Ball at the commencement of the competition
• Freo Dockers Cup participation certificates and Freo Dockers posters
• A Freo Dockers Cup for each division winner
• Each coordinator will receive a Freo Dockers Cup Cap
• WAFL players (If available) to umpire games and assist with the presentations
• The chance to play a game as the curtain raiser to the Fremantle v Western Bulldogs game on Sunday 8 July
• The chance to have players attend their school to conduct a training session for their Freo Dockers Cup team

Please note coordinators should contact their WAFC Football Development Officer to organise umpire support. The District will endeavor to provide umpires but this may not be possible for all carnivals. For more information regarding the “Freo Dockers Cup” contact your WAFC Football Development Officer.

Freo Dockers Shield (conducted May to August)

In 2012 primary schools that participate in an interschool one-day lightning carnival organised by either the schools in their District or conducted by their local WAFL Club will compete for the Freo Dockers Shield. In both cases these carnivals will be supported by the WA Football Commission and their local WAFL club. Although the Freo Dockers Shield is targeted primarily towards males in upper primary, female participants are welcome.

FORMAT
To maintain consistency please ensure these standards:

1. The games are played under the “AFL Junior Rules” for children aged 11 and 12 years.
2. The Carnival Shield to be awarded to the school that accumulates the most points based on the following criteria:

Game: Win 3 points
Draw 2 Points
Lose 1 point
Uniform: Score out of 3
Behaviour Score out of 3
(On and off the field)
1 point deducted for each player sent off the field

Please note: Coordinators should contact their WAFC Football Development Officer to organise umpires. The district will endeavor to provide umpires but this may not be possible for all carnivals.

• Emphasis on enjoyment, participation and skill learning.

RESOURCES
Schools who play under the Freo Dockers Shield Lightning Carnival format will receive:

• A Freo Dockers Shield for each division winner
• WAFL players (If available) to umpire games and assist with the presentations
• Participation Certificates and posters for all participants
• Two Freo Dockers Shield training balls

For further information contact your local WAFC Football Development staff member.

Freo Skills 4 Schools - Register - Enter Results

These are curriculum-based football activities to encourage enjoyable team competitions, whilst learning and maintaining football skills. Teachers are provided with educational and promotional resources to assist in the implementation of the Freo Fast Ball, Freo Kwik Kick and Freo Long Bomb competitions. A finals series will be held at either Fremantle Oval or Patersons Stadium for winners. Click here for more information.

West Coast Eagles Development Program

The West Coast Eagles provide a range of programs for primary school children, including the Eagles Rock my School and the Access All Areas competition and the ever popular Eagles Cup. The strong emphasis on education helps ensure the success and relevance of these programs. With Kicking Goals and a new High Schools program in development, all sectors of WA schools are well catered for. Click here for more information.

Eagles Faction Footy - Register

The West Coast Eagles and the WA Football Commission have a fantastic partnership to increase participation in our national game and enhance the fitness and academic skills of thousands of WA students through active participation in EAGLES FACTION FOOTY. Eagles Faction Footy can be conducted as part of the AFL SEPEP and can be successfully incorporated into two hours of compulsory PE and sport per week. Click here for more information. Click here to download the guidelines

Eagles Cup (conducted May to August) - More Info

The Eagles Cup is a specially designed (minimum three weeks) sponsored primary interschool football competition for year 6 and 7 students. The special modified rules (NAB AFL Junior Rules) allow for maximum participation, enjoyment and skill development. The emphasis should always be on playing for fun rather than on winning.

FORMAT

• Inter school competition
• Year 6/7 students
• Over a minimum of three weeks

Schools without year 7 students on campus will participate as normal. Secondary schools with year 7 students on campus can have their own "All year 7" competition or join a primary school division that has year 7 students participating. For further information contact your WAFC Football Development Officer.

RESOURCES

• An Eagles Cup junior league match ball
• Eagles Cup participation certificate and Eagles poster
• An Eagles Cup trophy for each division winner
• A West Coast Eagles player will present the Eagles Cup trophy (metro only) to winning schools at an assembly
• West Coast Eagles Promotional Packs for incentives or awards
• Eagles Cup information booklet prior to commencement of competition.

If you would like to participate in this program please contact your local WAFC Football Development Officer or your Eagles Cup Zone Coordinator. Proudly supported by The West Coast Eagles in partnership with BHP Billiton. Download the 2012 Eagles Cup Handbook and 2012 Eagles Cup Divisional Winners Form