West Australian Football

AFL School Ambassador Program - Register

The AFL School Ambassador (AFLSA) program aims to resource, recognise, motivate and reward teachers who strongly promote the game of Australian Football in their school and their community.

Over 1000 WA Primary and Secondary teachers have joined this national program since its inception here in 2004. Free professional development opportunities will be available throughout the year. Contact Sharon for details on 9381 5599 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To assist teachers to carry out their role the AFL provides a selection of the following:

• Footballs & portable goal posts
• Polo top and bag
• Curriculum resources
• Footy tipping poster and cards
• AFL Season fixture pen

For more details regarding the AFLSA program, please call Jennifer Jenaway or Colin West on 9381 5599 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Freo House Footy - Register

Freo House Footy is a modified game designed so that everyone can play. It is less physically demanding, has minimal time commitment with a major emphasis on fun and safety (non contact). The game enables students of all ages and ability levels to participate in male, female or mixed competitions during any school term or incorporated as part of the AFL SEPEP program.

Length of Program
Freo House Footy can be played in any term with variations to suit your school. This is a good starting point:

• All year levels can play e.g. a school may have more than one competition
• Teams can play for their Faction/House and the points could go to the Faction/House shield
• AFL 9’s rules apply
• Games can be played in PE/sport time, at lunchtime and/or after school
• Competition must run for a minimum of six games and/or weeks

REGISTRATION

• The first fifty (50) schools to register to participate will receive a FREE Freo House Footy Kit, including a class set of Freo House Footy bibs, 15 synthetic footballs, 20 markers and 1 set of portable goal posts
• All schools that register for Freo House Footy prior to the end of Term 1 will go into the draw to play an exhibition game prior to the Fremantle Dockers v GWS game on Sunday 22 July at Patersons Stadium
• Registration must be renewed each year to receive additional free resources
• A tear-out copy of the registration form can be found at the back of this booklet
• Or you may register online at www.wafooty.com.au/form/freohousefooty/register

For further information contact Clayton Anderson on 9381 5599 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or David Crute on 0438 811 121 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Download the Freo House Footy Rules

AFL Learning Management System - afllearning.com.au

Launched in 2008, the AFL Learning Management System (AFLLMS) aims to make life easier for teachers and enhance student outcomes through a one stop shop for all our online AFL Football resources, activities and lesson plans. To access the AFLLMS go to www.afllearning.com.au and create a new account with your own password.

AFL Quiz - aflquiz.com.au

The WAFC & AFL have developed the exciting online AFL QUIZ for students. The competition promotes collaborative learning rewarding the winners with terrific prizes. Go to www.aflquiz.com.au to register.

AFL Dream Team Schools Competition

The AFL is looking for the best student Dream Team player in Australia! Are you the Scott Watters of the schoolyard? The Ross Lyon of the playground? The John Worsfold of the classroom? Visit the AFL website from March 2012 for further details.

AFL Community Support Ticketing Program

The Australian Football League (AFL) receives many requests to assist with ticketing from a wide range of community groups including schools, junior football clubs, youth & church groups and formal organisations supporting specific disadvantaged or disability groups. The AFL recognises it has a corporate responsibility to the broader community and therefore provides community groups with access to our great game via the AFL Community Support Ticketing Program. Through this program we are able to offer access to selected games* throughout the year via AFL "sponsored" ticketing.

Please check the AFL’s website from March 2012 for further details.

Coach Education

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) places a major emphasis on presenting a range of coach education programs to provide school teachers with the skill and knowledge to confidently coach their school football team.

The WAFC will cover all associated costs for any interested teachers (maximum of 20) to attend one of our community based level one youth coaching courses. Interested teachers are asked to contact your District / Regional Development Manager to reserve your place.

COACH SEMINARS

These seminars are open to all school football coaches and aim to educate school football coaches in the areas of skill development, team play and team development. These seminars are presented by AFL and WAFL coaches and are free to all school coaches. Further information will be circulated once dates/presenters have been confirmed.

Resource Assistance Scheme

The Resource Assistance Scheme financially assists football friendly schools in purchasing jumpers for school football teams and/or equipment to enhance the teaching of Australian Football.

Schools will need to meet set criteria (e.g. the school has an AFL School Ambassador, participates in competitions of at least six weeks in duration or has made a commitment to be involved in the near future) and can demonstrate the ‘grant’ will lead to a potential growth in participation.

Recipients are determined on an individual needs basis by the District / Regional Managers in consultation with the WAFC.

Travel Subsidy

To assist with travel costs incurred by participating in school football, shares in a $5,000 pool will be available at the conclusion of each WAFC coordinated competition based on the total distance travelled by each school. This is calculated by allocating a percentage of the $5,000 based on the proportion an individual school travels relative to the total distance travelled by all schools. (i.e. school ‘x’ travels 600km, the total distance travelled by all schools was 4,000km. School ‘x’ will receive 15% of the funds available.)

These subsidies are managed by the District / Regional Managers in consultation with the WAFC.

AFL Goal Post Subsidy

The AFL Goal Post subsidy financially assists football friendly schools to purchase permanent Australian Football goal posts.

There is at least $1,000 per school for those meeting the set criteria (e.g. the school has an AFL School Ambassador and participates in competitions of at least 6 weeks in duration etc) and can demonstrate the posts will lead to potential growth in participation and increased access by the local football community.

These grants are managed by the WAFC in consultation with District / Regional Managers and the respective schools. All posts should be erected by no later than September 2012 and schools must ensure that specific state government guidelines are adhered to with regard to installation.

For further information please contact your District / Regional Manager.

Skills Clinics

WAFC Development Staff can assist with the delivery of Freo House Footy and Skills Clinics free of charge. Please contact your DO/RDM for more information.

Curriculum Resources

The WAFC offers teachers and students a range of curriculum resources to support the teaching of Australian Football in the classroom. To view click here.

Multicultural Program

The Multicultural Program assists new and emerging communities integrate by using Australian Rules Football as a vehicle for social inclusion.

The WAFC recognises Australian Rules Football has the capacity to bring communities together by building strong relationships through consultation and developing strategies to encourage participation.

Benefits of the program include:

• Social inclusion through participation
• Literacy and numeracy outcomes
• Assisting culturally and linguistically diverse youth become more active
• Creating links between schools and community clubs
• Developing important life skills through sport i.e. teamwork, leadership, self-confidence and respect
• A positive experience with Australian culture

The Multicultural Program also provides consultation services to local football clubs to assist with the integration of players from new and emerging communities. These services include cultural awareness workshops and community engagement sessions.

For further information on how your school can become involved in the Multicultural Program contact:

Paul Mugambwa
Multicultural Development Manager
(m): 0400 037 417
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Umpiring

Umpiring teaches you ‘life skills’ such as tolerance, assertiveness, leadership and decision making.
Umpiring is a great way for both males and females to keep fit and involved in the game.
Umpiring allows you to earn money while servicing the game you love!!
Umpiring is a great opportunity. Do you have what it takes?



To join a junior umpiring group, please click here
For further information contact WAFC Umpiring on 9381 5599