01 Welcome to 2014 The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is committed to ensuring all West Australians have the opportunity to participate in our great indigenous game as a participant, official, fan or volunteer. The WAFC supports education by providing quality, innovative and engaging curriculum resources: bringing our game into the classroom. WAFC District Development Officers, based in both metropolitan and regional locations, are your key liaison point for further information. Registration for our programs and competitions can be found at www.wafootball.com.au The Game Development team at the WAFC looks forward to your continued enthusiasm for Australian Football and hopes you and your students enjoy participating in the various football based programs on offer. Sharon Wilson Education Manager Clayton Anderson Schools Competitions Manager Our Sponsors We would like to thank our sponsors.
Football in WA The West Australian Football Commission is the caretaker of football throughout the State, responsible for the overall development and sustainability of the game. Football in WA dates back to 1895. In 2013 it was the most popular sporting code in the State with 161, 429 active participants who engaged with six week or greater programs and competitions. The WAFC is a not for profit sporting association. It is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act and governed by a volunteer board that oversees the operation of all football activities throughout the state. The WAFC s role includes ownership of the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers Football Clubs; guiding the West Australian Football League; overseeing country and community football; managing umpiring and coaching; football development and managing Patersons Stadium. We create positive engagement through the active promotion of teamwork, responsibility, respect, leadership, commitment and community participation. Football is more than a game. Football helps to educate our young; improve the health of our community; prevent suicide; provide a stepping stone to a rewarding career; include the disabled; prevent bullying; assist migrants to learn about Australia; develop future leaders and promote good citizenship. In short, football enriches our community. WAFC is the manager of Patersons Stadium. Programs Our Secondary School programs and competitions are based on fun, participation and skill development. Please note: The supervising teacher must: Be present AT ALL TIMES Take charge of discipline for participating and observing students Introduce guests at the start of the session Model active involvement by participating, umpiring and/or coaching. Remember to register early as places are limited! 02
03 JOIN OUR AMBASSADOR TEAM NOW! respect, learn, encourage TEACHERS FREE State-wide Competitions National On-line Programs Cross-Curricular Lessons Resources Clinics Subsidies Professional Development Contact: Louanne Wakefield, Education Coordinator, WAFC, lwakefield@wafc.com.au, (08) 9381 5599
04 WAFC clinics Free age and ability based clinics can be run at your school. Please book with your local WAFC District Development Officer (contact details can be found at the end of this booklet). Aboriginal Literacy Program The WAFC distributes copies of the AFL Record left over from each AFL game at Patersons Stadium to metropolitan, regional and remote schools to help improve literacy and numeracy outcomes. Schools are chosen to participate in this program because they are an ATAS School, a Focus school or an Aboriginal High Achievers School. AFL Sport Education (SEPEP) Who: Yrs 5-10 What: Student run in-school program/competition When: All year Where: All WA schools AFL SEPEP is based on: Balance of teacher directed and student centered teaching/learning strategies Knowledge and skills in a variety of contexts extending beyond the classroom and school Development of leadership skills Collaborative learning
05 AFL AFL LeSSONS (AFL LMS) Yrs 1-12 Who: All teachers of Yrs 1-12 What: Cross-Curricular online resources, activities and lesson plans When: All year Where: www.aflcommunityclub.com.au under the Schools tab The West Coast Eagles High School Program One hour presentations which deliver important messages tailored to the needs of your school. Schools can nominate one of the following topics: Cyber Bullying Goal Setting Eagles Insight Leadership Smoke Free You may also suggest a topic which would be more beneficial to your school. Competitions AFL Schools Tipping Yrs 1-12 AFL Schools Fantasy Dream Team Yrs 1-12 All online activities can be found at www.aflcommunityclub.com.au under the Schools tab. Registration If your school participated in 2013, you MUST reregister in 2014 for additional resources. For all school competitions registrations contact your local WAFC District Development Officer or click here http://wafooty.com.au/forms/school-program-and-competition-registration
Freo House Footy Who: Yrs 7-12 boys and girls What: Class or year level competitions run by teachers using AFL 9s rules When: Any term Where: WA schools Register to receive: Footballs Freo House Footy bibs (limited number available) Grid markers If you enjoy Freo House Footy you can become involved in AFL 9 s in the community. For more infomation contact your WAFC District Development Officer. Eagles SchoolBoys Cup Who: Yr 8-9 boys (allowances made for Yr 10s in low population schools) What: An interschool conference based competition When: Terms 2 and 3 Where: Played as home and away fixtures Freo Dockers Cup (Yrs 7-9) Who: Yr 7-9 girls What: One day interschool Lightning Carnivals When: Term 4 Where: Contact your local WAFC District Development Officer Year 10 Schoolboys Cup Who: Yr 10 boys What: One day interschool Lightning Carnivals When: Terms 2 and 3 Where: For location details contact: Dept. of Education, School Sport WA - Robyn Brierley 9264 5028 Associated Catholic Colleges - Suzie Elhers 9241 5201 Regional schools - local WAFC District Development Officer (see page 10 for contact details) 06
07 Freo Dockers Cup (Yrs 10-12) Who: Yr 10-12 girls What: An interschool conference based divisional competition When: Term 2 Where: Played as home and away fixtures Divisions: Alison Moore Division Strong football schools with games played across conferences Debbie White Division Medium strength schools with finals played across conferences Vander Weide Division only for schools in SHS Country Week AFL SportsReady Cup Who: Yr 11-12 boys What: An interschool conference based divisional competition When: Term 2 Where: Played as home and away fixtures Divisions: Barry Cable Division Strong football schools with all games played across conferences Glen Jakovich Division Medium strength schools with finals played across conferences Ross Glendinning Division 15-a-side competition for new or less skilled schools. No cross conference finals Bill Walker Division only for schools in A division at SHS Country Week
08 Subsidies for Schools The AFL provides funds to support football in schools. Jumpers and Goal Post Padding Subsidy The school must: Have an AFL School Ambassador. Participate in, or have registered for, competitions of at least six weeks duration. Demonstrate the subsidy will lead to a potential growth in participation. Travel Subsidy Assists with travel costs incurred from participating in school football competitions. Calculated using the total distance travelled. AFL Goal Post Subsidy (Permanent Posts) The school must: Have an AFL School Ambassador. Participate in, or have registered for, competitions of at least six weeks duration. Demonstrate that the posts will lead to growth in participation and increased access by the local football community. Erect posts by no later than September 2014. Ensure specific state government guidelines are adhered to with regard to installation. Allocations are managed by District/Regional Managers and the WAFC. For further information please contact your District/Regional Manager.
Female Football Girls can participate in community and school football programs just like the boys. If you have interested students please contact your local WAFC District Development Officer or the WAFC Female Football Coordinator. Multicultural and Aboriginal Football The WAFC has a wide range of Multicultural and Aboriginal specific football programs. For more information or to register contact your local WAFC District Development Officer or the WAFC Community Engagement Manager. 09
10 WAFC CONTACTS District Contacts *Districts are roughly based on WAFL club zones* Metropolitan Claremont 9384 9200 sam.cousens@claremonttigers.com East Fremantle 9339 5533 daren.bell@effc.com.au East Perth 9443 2259 tstarcevich@eastperthfc.com.au Peel 9535 3448 districtofficer@peelthunder.com.au Perth 9362 4499 do@perthdemons.com.au South Fremantle 9335 5589 ddo@sffc.com.au Subiaco 9208 9999 m.lamb@subiacofc.com.au Swans 9279 8700 crandall@swandistrictsfc.com West Perth 9300 3611 development@falconsfc.com.au Regional Goldfields 9091 6416 gfitzgerald@wafc.com.au Great Southern 9892 0159 tmoir@wafc.com.au Kimberly 9195 5751 farmer@garnduwa.com.au Midwest 9956 2183 ppirrottina@wafc.com.au Midlands 9690 2439 gcollins@wafc.com.au Pilbara 9182 2122 ngraves@swandistrictsfc.com South West 9791 7973 TBC Wheatbelt 0419 859 576 sboughton@wafc.com.au CENTRAL OFFICE Contacts Phone: 9381 5599 www.wafootball.com.au Education Manager Sharon Wilson swilson@wafc.com.au Schools Competitions Manager Clayton Anderson canderson@wafc.com.au Schools Coordinator Louanne Wakefield lwakefield@wafc.com.au Administration Assistant Carmen Gostelow cgostelow@wafc.com.au Female Football Coordinator Allana Dickie adickie@wafc.com.au Community Engagement Manager Paul Mugambwa pmugambwa@wafc.com.au Umpiring Development Manager Glenn Omodei gomodei@wafc.com.au Club Development and Glenn Morley gmorley@wafc.com.au Coaching Manager
04 Registrations for winter sports are not far away! Make sure your local government validates your next KidSport voucher before registration day. If you aren t already a KidSport kid we d love to see you getting involved in sport or active recreation this summer. KidSport is a partnership between the Department of Sport and Recreation and local governments. It s a voucher scheme which gives eligible youth aged 5-18 years up to $200 a year per child towards club fees. So far, more than 24,000 Western Australians are KidSport kids! If you want to sign-up for KidSport or if you re a club who wants to welcome new members, talk to your local government or get further details from www.clubsonline.dsr.wa.gov.au/kidsport
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Take your coaching to the next level and become accredited The WAFC offers four separate Level 1 Courses, designed specifically to suit the game at every level. Auskick (Pre-Primary to Year 3) Junior (Year 4-7) Youth (year 8-12) Senior Click here for more information www.wafootball.com.au/development/coaches/upcoming-courses/level-1 West Perth DISTRICT Teachers Level 1 Course (concurrent Junior and Youth sessions) Date: TBC Venue: Joondalup Arena Time: 2pm-4pm Perth District Teacher Level 1 Course Date: TBC Venue: Lathlain Oval Time: 1pm-5pm AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION [WA INC]
Book before 6 July 2014 for a chance to win a prize pack of 10 tickets to the Rd 17 clash Fremantle Dockers v GWS Giants TOUR HIGHLIGHTS On the oval experience Coaches boxes Players change rooms Media area including TV broadcast area Walk through the Hall of Fame Centenary of Federation mural Group bookings & educational tours welcome. Contact Patersons Stadium on 9381 2187 Visit www.patersonsstadium.com.au for further information and terms and conditions.