Playing Information
1 Who can play
The AFL Youth development program is run under the NAB Auskick program endorsed by the AFL
It is open to all children from 5 to 13 years of age. ..
And in 2010, there are new and improved programs for you to check out!
• If you’re 5 to 8 years old, you can take part in the Auskick Rookie program. This will help to develop your basic skills and participate in modified games.
• If you’re 9 to 12 years old, we’ve created the Auskick Pro program where you can build on your existing skills through games and activities, getting you ready to participate in Australian Football.
The AFL team across Australia is HUGE and we’d love you to be a part of it again!
…. See modified rules
2. Current Registrations
In season 2010 we have over 80 registrations already. Everyone is encouraged to rejoin or join prior to March to allow the league to prepare the draw.
3. Coaching and Administration
The Club is an incorporated entity with a committee of 9 enthusiasts from different backgrounds.
The Club supports the AFL recommended "JLTSports" insurance and risk management practices and has policies in place (including "working with Children") in a genuine effort to provide a safe environment for all.
The Club has a Coaching coordinator with a total of 5 coaching staff who have AFL "level 1" accredited coaching personnel. The Club also encourages children's parents and carers to play an active role in the children's activities
4. Where, When and AGAINST Who
The Shellharbour Swans train and play at Jock Brown oval Gipps Street Barrack Heights.
 
Currently the teams compete against other Clubs in the competition
Northern Tigers - Hollymount Park - Stanhope Street -Woonona
Wollongong Lions - North Dalton Park - Pioneer Road - Fairy Meadow
Western Kangaroos - Figtree oval - Princes Highway - Figtree
Port Kembla Dockers - Kully Bay oval - Warrawong
Dapto Eagles - Reed Park - Dapto
Kiama Power - Bonaira Oval - Bonaira Street - Kiama
Southern Highland Hawks - Losebey Park - Park Road - Bowral
Traditionally the games are played on Saturday morning commencing at 9am and, depending on the number of games to be held most activity is completed by 2pm. There are some games scheduled at other times (Southern Highland Hawks (Sunday) and some others depending on ground availability however most are Saturday.
A draw confirming dates and time of play is produced and released at the commencement of the season
5. Cost
Participation costs are kept to a minimum thanks to volunteer labor (ground, canteen and social fundraising) plus the support of our local community sponsors.
It should be recognized that registration fees are necessary to fund:
- Affiliation costs to participate in a recognized and well accepted competition that works toward having all youth participating in a safe environment
- Insurance costs in case of accidents
- Ground fees
- Playing and training equipment
- Team jumpers
- Trophies to recognize all participants ......... Cost last year was $61 per player
Auskick Rookie Level 5-8 year old = $70 registration fee which includes the NAB Auskick pack (refer registration documentation.
Auskick Pro level 9 - 12 year old = $70 registration fee plus $25 for Club shorts and $10 socks Total $105. The $35 for shorts and socks are considered bargain prices if you try and purchase locally and was undertaken due to the difficulty obtaining locally and to keep the team presentation uniform for our competition games.
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