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McDonald's Auskick is a national coaching program designed to teach
children of primary school age how to play Australian football. It's
fun,it's safe, and it works. In 1999, more than 67,000 boys and girls in
all States and Territories will participate in Auskick. On the Darling
Downs over 250 children participated last year.
How does it work?
Primary school boys and girls of any level of sporting development
assemble once a week for a minimum of 10 weeks at a local club or school
at a time convenient to the majority. On most occasions that time will
be Saturday morning or a weeknight if that is more suitable. Sessions
run for approximately one hour
and include:
* Basic movement and ball skills
* Organised fun activities and games
* Small team modified matches
* Responsible, well structured coaching environment, emphasising,good
behavior and discipline
Who runs it?
McDonald's Auskick is an initiative of the Australian Football League.
The program is run by football lovers, and each centre is required to be
managed by a co-ordinator, and a coaching co-ordinator. It is aimed to
have one qualified coach for every 20 participants.
Whereabouts?
At your local school or club. Clubs running Auskick include East
Stingers, South Toowoomba and University
It must cost a lot?
No way. For only $30 an Auskicker will learn basic skills, and the
pleasure of the game in a community environment.
In addition to football coaching Auskickers will receive:
* Their own junior synthetic Ross Faulkner football
* Your own 'New McDonald's Auskick Puma Cap'
* Their own McDonald's Auskick membership card involving special offers
* AFL Skills Manual
* McDonald's free cheeseburger voucher
* AFL Sticker Album from Select
* AFL Poster Book
* AFL Captains poster
* Drink bottle
*Brisbane Lions FC Year Book
(real value over $40)
But is it safe to play?
Medical studies* into Auskick endorse the program as safe. A child could
expect to play 43 Auskick seasons before an injury that requires medical
service occurs.
*Source: The Medical Journal of Australia Vol 159 6 September 1993.
Girls too?
Sure thing. Girls are most welcome and are already very much part of
Auskick centres. Auskick is fun for all footy fans.
And parents?
Unfortunately parents can't play (you can do that in the backyard later),
but McDonald's Auskick needs the support and assistance of parents. You
can learn coaching skills you never knew you had in you!
For more information call your McDonald's Auskick
coordinator in Toowoomba on 4639 1967
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