http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/ Latest news from Schools en http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/ 18 16 Latest news from Schools TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 23 May 2013 15:16:00 +1000 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2469&cHash=617476b8e3e1fc4c6643a58cbe7df315 AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield 2013 competition will commence in July  
AFL Victoria general manager Grant Williams, Richmond captain Trent Cotchin and Herald Sun Shield captains officially launched the 2013 competition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, May 15.
 
Now in its 37th year, the Herald Sun Shield involves four levels of competition:
 
AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield
AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Shield
AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Cup
AFL Victoria Herald Sun Senior Girls Shield Trent Cotchin, who was recently appointed as the Coles AFL Schools Ambassador, played for Penleigh Essendon Grammar in the 2006 and 2007 AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield. “I have many fond memories of playing the Herald Sun Shield when I was at school and it was a great competition for my football development.” Other AFL stars that have competed in the Herald Sun Shield competitions include Marc Murphy, Luke Dalhaus and Drew Petrie.
Last year, St Patricks, Ballarat won their fifth Herald Sun Shield title with the game played at the MCG. Ballarat Clarendon College won the Herald Sun Country Shield title, Hallam Senior Secondary College were premiers of the Herald Sun Senior Girls Competition with Geelong’s Sacred Heart College winning pool B of the Competition.
 
AFL Victoria general manager Grant Williams said the competition provides players the opportunity to represent their schools, test their skills against their peers from other schools and play on the iconic MCG.
 
“Over the years thousands of players have been involved in the battle for the Shield, and it is a great reward for teams to be able to play the grand final matches on the hallowed turf of the MCG.
 
“For many players it will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to play at the MCG, but for others - as we have seen in the past - it is the first of many games as they follow the talent pathway through to become AFL footballers like Cotchin, Murphy, Petrie and Dalhaus have done,” Williams said.
 
“AFL Victoria is very grateful for the ongoing support of this competition provided by the MCC and the Herald Sun.”]]> Schools Wed, 15 May 2013 14:28:00 +1000 http://www.aflnt.com.au/index.php?id=6&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=561&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=5&cHash=00d4ddf5b9 AFLNT announces Neil Vea Vea as the Multicultural Ambassador Multicultural Multicultural Newsletter Schools Latest News Thu, 09 May 2013 09:37:00 +1000 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2440&cHash=a0315f704e3237feada9c337b71ead8e Coles AFL Multicultural Schools Football program

]]> Schools Wed, 08 May 2013 14:49:00 +1000 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2435&cHash=969ba09a4d832300732f852fdd685ce6 Competition commences May 20
The 2013 AFL Quiz is open to all students from years 3-6. Commencing May 20, the competition consists of a qualifying quiz of three competitive rounds, concluding with an exclusive final series.

Teams of three students have one hour to answer 10 questions and be in the running to win exciting prizes, including tickets to attend an AFL match.
 
Coles AFL Schools ambassador and Richmond captain Trent Cotchin is calling on teachers to register their students.
 
“Now is the time to register for the AFL Quiz, an exciting and educational competition that will put your AFL knowledge to the test.”

Hundreds of teachers throughout Australia integrate the AFL Quiz into their learning programs. Questions that have been developed are linked to the new National Curriculum and compliment current NAPLAN testing programs. It is an educationally rich, online problem-solving experience based on collaboration.

The AFL provides curriculum resources to bring our Australia’s game, AFL, into the classroom. A vast collection of lessons and activities can be viewed at www.afl.com.au/schools

Register now: www.aflquiz.com.au]]> Schools Latest News Wed, 08 May 2013 09:12:00 +1000 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2418&cHash=90f3ecbdf04af437a167b43d3289cffe The twenty Sixth season of the AFL SportsReady Cup in 2013 will see over 85 Schools compete  
This year’s program promises to be even bigger than 2012 with a number of new schools on board chasing the title of “AFL SPORTSREADY CUP Champions across three divisions. Can Clontarf Aboriginal College claim back to back Cable Division flags? Who will emerge as Jakovich Division Premiers and can Albany SHS claim a fourth straight title in the Billy Walker Division?
 
One feature of the AFL SportsReady Cup program has been the opportunity to name patrons for our competition divisions. WA legends Barry Cable, Billy Walker, Ross Glendinning and Glen Jakovich proudly support this concept and thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to attend school fixtures.
 
The AFL Sports Ready Cup offers a well organised, efficient and high quality football competition. A competition of this size requires major support. The WAFC, School Sport WA and AFL SportsReady are proud to cater for over 3000 students from right across Western Australia.
 
2013 will see over 85 Senior High Schools battle it out in their respective divisions from Kununurra to Esperance, with the pinnacle of the program the “Cable Division” Grand Final show cased as a curtain Raiser to the West Coast v Gold Coast clash on Saturday August 3rd
 
We wish all teams a rewarding year in the AFL SportsReady Cup competition and thank all school staff who have taken on the roles as coaches and managers.]]> Schools Wed, 01 May 2013 15:46:00 +1000 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2417&cHash=e3168ffb298060ef3161020ac55fc198 Trent Cotchin welcomes and thanks AFLSA. Schools Wed, 01 May 2013 11:52:00 +1000 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2413&cHash=ba2e8746708a5cde025d9884ef2f1099 General overview of Combine tests Schools Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:23:00 +1000 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2377&cHash=0ecb01b929df5cd2149644d68711b863 Trent Cotchin named as the Coles AFL Schools Ambassador  
Trent said he is looking forward to being involved in the Coles AFL Schools program, an AFL initiative that aims to resource and recognise school teachers and support students to be involved in Australian Football across the country.
 
“The school system is an integral element in providing an opportunity for all students, girls and boys, to participate in Australia’s game, AFL, which has the power to develop not just physical skills but social and educational outcomes.
 
“I have many fond memories playing AFL during my schooling and enjoyed being a part of the various interschool football competitions.
 
“My sister is a primary school teacher and I respect the positive impact that teachers can have on students.”
 
In 2012 there were over 5,600 Coles AFL School Ambassadors. The AFL is aiming to have one Coles AFL School Ambassador in every school in Australia. Trent attended Reservoir West Primary school, followed by Parade College and Penleigh Essendon Grammar.
Making his debut in 2008 with Richmond Football Club, Trent has established himself amongst the top echelon of midfielders in the game. Last year, Trent had a brilliant season which saw him take out the best and fairest for the second successive year. He was also named on the wing in the All-Australian team. He led the club in kicks (372) and disposals (606). Trent was appointed captain after Chris Newman stepped down in 2012. In 2012 334,712 students participated in primary and secondary school competitions and programs greater than six weeks in duration. This is an increase of 9.32% from the 2011 census figures.
 
For more details about AFL Schools Programs and state body football programs can be found on www.afl.com.au/schools]]> Schools Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +1100 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2376&cHash=0ab80eb939cafe948a0d829c7ec6123b South Australian Coles AFL School Ambassadors kick start the year with a 2013 Season Launch at AAMI...
Attending AFL School Ambassadors were provided with free tickets to watch the AFL pre-season clash and saw a breathtaking game with the Adelaide Crows winning by 3 points.

The group was welcomed by Coles State General Manager SA/NT - Vito Borrello.

The highlight of the night for AFL School Ambassadors was hearing from the events guest speaker, two time AFL Premiership Captain and current Adelaide FC Assistant Coach Mark Bickley. Mark spoke to the group about the current Adelaide FC playing group, the 2013 season, Adelaide FC former Head Coaches and the glory days of the 1997 and 1998 AFL Premierships.

The Launch event also included presentations from AFL Schools and Education Manager Mark Riddiford, an interview with 2012 South Australian Secondary Schools AFL School Ambassador Of The Year Craig Johncock.]]> Schools Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:08:00 +1100 http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/index.php?id=55&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=2375&cHash=9328ddaabc44925c0006fcf24781cb09 New Coal River Football Program launches.  
For the four primary schools involved; Richmond Primary School, Campania District School, Cambridge Primary School and St Johns School Richmond.  It is the first organised regional football program they have been involved in.
 
The program will be administered by the Clarence Football Club and the Richmond Junior Football Club with the assistance of physical education staff from the schools involved.
 
AFL Tasmania and Coles have provided additional support for the initiative by making a pool of jumpers created from the Coles AFL schools program jumper subsidies available to the schools involved.
 
Coles Regional Manager for Tasmania Shawn Haverland said: “As part of our national sponsorship of school football through the AFL we see initiatives such as this as very important.

“We are pleased to see our support resulting in the development of football at the local level within schools”.]]> Schools Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:01:00 +1100