SCHOOL HOLIDAY AFL CAMPS
Sydney AFL Camps in Concord and Sutherland Shire
Our school holiday AFL camps are designed for boys and girls aged 6-13 years covering fundamental and advanced Australian Rules Football techniques and skills. Whether your child is a beginner or an advanced player, our AFL camps will guide them toward their individual playing potential whilst building their teamwork abilities and understanding of fair play and good sportsmanship.
DELIVERING AFL CAMPS AT TWO SYDNEY LOCATIONS
We deliver Sydney AFL camps in the Inner West (Concord) and Sutherland Shire (Caringbah).
TRUSTED COACHES
All of our coaches are trained, qualified, licensed, and insured and have extensive backgrounds in teaching and AFL coaching. We supply all of the professional sporting equipment required.
DATES AND LOCATIONS OF AFL CAMPS
SUTHERLAND SHIRE AFL CAMP
2021 June/July School HolidaysVenue: Caringbah High School | CaringbahDate: 28 and 29 June 2021.Time: 8.30am – 3.00pm each day. (Free childcare is on offer from 8.30 am with the program beginning at 9.00 am.)Ages: 6-13 Years.Gender: We cater to boys and girls.Wet Weather Plan: Undercover facilities at Caringbah High School to be used during periods of wet weather.Regular Two-Day AFL Camp Price: $150. (This offer begins 1 June 2021.)Early Bird Price: $135 – save $15. (This offer ends 31 May 2021.)Group Booking Price: $135 – save $15. (Book in groups of 3 or more to qualify.)Information Brochure: Click here to access.
INNER WEST AFL CAMP
2021 June/July School HolidaysVenue: Greenlees Park | ConcordDate: Bookings have closed.Time: 8.30am – 3.00pm each day. (Free childcare is on offer from 8.30 am with the program beginning at 9.00 am.)Ages: 6-13 Years.Gender: We cater to boys and girls.Wet Weather Plan: Undercover facilities at Briars Sports to be used during periods of wet weather.Regular Two-Day AFL Camp Price: $150. (This offer begins 1 June 2021.)Early Bird Price: $135 – save $15. (This offer ends 31 May 2021.)Group Booking Price: $135 – save $15. (Book in groups of 3 or more to qualify.)Information Brochure: Click here to access.
OUR COACHING PANEL
The coaching panel is led by Luke Reynolds. He is a former AFL player with the Western Suburbs AFL club. Luke has worked as an AFL coach with juniors since 2014. Outside of AFL, Luke is a high school teacher working in the role of Head of Department. In terms of university qualifications, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Teaching, and Master of Education (Educational Leadership).
The coaching team is made up of people with extensive backgrounds in AFL and education. With Foundation Coaching certification with the AFL, working with children clearance, and university degrees in education, we offer a group of qualified coaching professionals. Most of our coaches have played for clubs in junior or senior competitions in Sydney. They have racked up hundreds of hours of coaching, working with junior AFL players of all abilities inside schools and junior footy clubs. Outside of AFL, some of our coaches work as primary and high school teachers in Sydney.
AFL CAMP STRUCTURE
WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF OUR AFL CAMPS?
The aim of our AFL Camp is to teach players of all abilities how to develop and perfect the movements and performance skills specifically related to Australian Rules Football. That is why we try to create a structured and highly organised training and learning environment for AFL players aged 6-13 years. Our coaching team are qualified and experienced coaches and players. Through the use of drills, game scenarios and engaging coaching activities, our AFL camps attempt to build, refine and improve techniques and skills of all participants to enable them to become very capable and confident players.
WHAT HAPPENS AT AFL CAMP?
1. Players placed into teams
The AFL camps we offer are day camps with no overnight stay. In other words, think of AFL camp as a typical day at school. For example, the coaching team greets players and parents during the morning drop off. Based on information provided by parents and our internal procedures, we place children into groups based on age and ability. Where possible, children are grouped with friends and siblings.
2. Delivery of the coaching and learning program
The coaching program is implemented in a way where children rotate through specific skill stations. Meal and drink breaks are afforded to all players like they would receive during a school day. For instance, players get a recess and lunch break at camp.
3. Feedback and player recognition
At the end of each day of camp, players reflect on their learning. On the final day of camp, coaches issue awards to high performing players as well as a player report to provide children and parents feedback around player performance, skill development and attitudes.
WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?
- Professional, licensed, qualified and experienced coaches
- All professional coaching equipment
- An engaging coaching program that caters for all abilities
- Safe and inclusive learning environment
WHAT SHOULD YOUR CHILDREN BRING TO CRICKET CAMP?
- Appropriate clothing: T-shirt, shorts/track pants, running shoes or cricket shoes, jumper in case of cold weather, a hat/cap, and change of dry clothing in case of wet weather.
- Cricket equipment: If players have their own kit bags with batting gloves, bats, helmets, pads and protectors, they are encouraged to bring this to cricket camp. We supply cricket equipment to players who don’t feel comfortable bringing their personal equipment to cricket camp.
- Sun Cream: All players should bring their own sun cream. We do supply sun cream at our cricket camps. Our staff will verify they children reapply sun cream during different stages at camp. For child protection reasons, we cannot assist children in applying sun cream.
- Food and Drinks for Recess and Lunch: Healthy balanced recess and lunch. We do not provide food for children.
- Refillable drink bottles: All children will be given opportunities to refill bottles with water during the day and will be given frequent opportunities to rehydrate with water.
SAMPLE AFL CAMP PROGRAM
Take a look at what our AFL coaching curriculum looks like. However, please note that our coaching program is subject to change. For example, it constantly evolves and adapts to the learning needs of players at each camp.
BENEFITS OF OUR AFL CAMPS
Technical and Performance Advice
The core function of our AFL Camps is to provide your child sound technical advice today to help them achieve their goals tomorrow. From teaching players the correct kicking, hand passing, tackling, bouncing and marking technique, our structured AFL coaching program can help boost your child’s AFL skills.
Catering For AFL Players of All Abilities
From beginning to advanced junior AFL players, our AFL Camp program meets the needs of players of all abilities. The coaching team adopts and modifies various AFL games, drills, and activities suitable for all AFL ability levels and playing experience. So, let us help your child to make their AFL goals a reality.
Building Self Confidence
On top of providing technical AFL advice, we develop the life skills of all players. Since our coaches regularly model teamwork, communicating, decision-making, interacting, and problem-solving, we help your child to refine their ability to participate confidently in groups, make informed decisions, act cooperatively and select appropriate options to resolve problems on the sporting field. We can make sure your child gets the advice they need to become confident and dignified young people.
Professional AFL Coaches
Our coaches have AFL coaching qualifications and have played AFL at junior and senior levels. The team is led by experienced sports coaches and school teachers. Combined with access to the latest AFL coaching resources and facilities, our team has what’s needed to enhance your child’s AFL performance.
Safe Inclusive Learning Environment
A cornerstone of our AFL Camp is educating and inspiring junior AFL players to maximise their potential. With a large focus on teamwork, technique development, rewarding players for giving their best and establishing friendships based on respect, we’ll ensure your child knows they’re part of our team.
Structured AFL Coaching Program
Junior AFL players learn to appreciate the importance of practicing to boost their AFL skills at our AFL Camp. Our learning program will develop your child’s awareness of positional play, structured formations and improvisation on the AFL field to improve their quality of movement. By participating in a structured learning environment aimed at improving AFL performance and skill development, we can help all junior AFL players today achieve their future performance goals.