2020
youth.aflnz.co.nz
AFL NEW ZEALAND YOUTH PROGRAMME AFL New Zealand has created its Youth programme for new players to participate in the sport of AFL.
Within the Youth programme there is a focus on improving participants skills and fitness along with a training, game and development programme that highlights the necessary requirements throughout the AFL NZ pathway (Page 10). The programme has six major centres in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
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AFL Football AFLNZ Youth Top Learn to play Eight week development programme Eight week competition AFLNZ Premiership Scholarships Opportunity for selection: • AFLNZ National Combine • AFLNZ Academy • National Representation • International Scholarships
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PARTICIPANTS WILL BE DRAFTED INTO TEAMS YOUTH TEAM SELECTION
TEAMS
Each participant will be drafted into a team that competes within the Youth in your region.
*Players born in 2005 and 2007, can choose in which grade to participate.
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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Early payment benefit: Registrations and payment received by 20th September 2020 will be only $199. The Youth programme will involve a total cost of $249 requiring a one off payment due by 16th October 2020. Payment made in conjunction with registration.
REGISTER NOW: HTTP://YOUTH.AFLNZ.CO.NZ Family concession: Families who wish to sign up multiple children into the Youth competition will only incur a one off cost of $249 ($199 for early bird).
PAYMENT Payment is made by Credit Card. Directions provided on registration. For alternative payment options please contact AFL New Zealand directly on 09 448 0305 or youth@aflnz.co.nz
IMPORTANT NOTES
PLAYER GEAR REQUIREMENTS Players are required to have:
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Football boots Mouth guard AFLNZ Youth top (received week 1)
Playing uniform is provided on a weekly basis by AFLNZ and includes:
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Football guernsey Football shorts Football socks
MEDICAL CONSENT
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It is a requirement prior to playing that all participants in the AFL New Zealand Youth programme have completed AFLNZ Medical declaration. The medical declaration must be signed by parent/caregiver and hard copy returned to AFLNZ at contact days or scan and email to youth@aflnz.co.nz Hard copies will also be available at contact days, for completion.
All information will be confidential and only provided to medical staff as required.
DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AFL New Zealand will look to minimise time commitments and maximise the value of the programme. Development resources are provided to participants online to utilise at a suitable time within their own personal schedule. This information will focus on core components including skills, game development and physical preparation. It will provide participants with insights that will assist understanding, enjoyment and progression along the AFL pathway, including future selection opportunities. They can be found online at AFLNZ Youth Development Resources.
PARENT AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT The sport of AFL is new to participants, parents and volunteers. AFL New Zealand is committed to providing opportunities for each of these groups. No AFL background is needed and AFL New Zealand provide all the necesary resources and training.
COACHING
GAME MANAGEMENT
Head and Assistant Coaching positions for all age groups in all regions.
Timing, results, goal scorers and best players are the additional elements that if done well, make the competition a great experience for participants, spectators and family. All resources, equipment and requirements are provided by AFL New Zealand.
GOAL UMPIRING Equipment and instruction provided by AFL New Zealand staff/Umpires to ensure a full understanding of the umpiring role.
TEAM MANAGEMENT Direction is provided to assist organisation and delegation skills. Game day itinerary and run sheets will provide managers with the direction required to ensure teams are adequately resourced, maximising development.
RUNNERS AND WATER RUNNERS There is no better way to learn and understand the game than from on the field. Runners provide messaging and communication from the coaches to the players. Water Runners provide the players sufficient hydration. Guidelines, rules and equipment will be provided by AFL New Zealand. For more information, head to www.aflnz.co.nz/volunteers or contact AFL New Zealand at youth@aflnz.co.nz.
VOLUNTEERS
PARTICIPANTS IN REGIONAL AREAS OUTSIDE OF MAIN CENTRES Participants based outside of the main centres will be required to arrange transport for the Youth programme. AFL New Zealand will assist in this area by allocating meeting times, meeting places, contact database, carpool roster and in some cases bus travel, for age groups of the area.
VOLUNTEERS
The coaching roles for each age group vary weekly to ensure a learning environment is achieved for those without a background in the sport. Guidance and resource is provided by AFL New Zealand to minimise the time commitment and maximise learning.
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AFL NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL COMBINE SELECTION The Combine Programme is underpinned by an exciting testing format that provides participants with the opportunity to compete in a number of skill and athletic testing. Each of the events within the programme has a focus on fun and looks to provide those involved with motivation to improve themselves in varying facets of skill and fitness. Vertical leap, Agility, 20 metre Sprint and Yo-Yo tests are all measured at the National Combine. The Combine Programme can also provide opportunities for National Representative selection, AFL International Scholarships and potentially the commencement of an AFL career. The best male and female athletes are selected from the AFL New Zealand Academy and brought together to complete testing in front of AFL talent scouts. All results are listed on the aflnz.co.nz website for you to compare your progress against other members of the Academy.
IMPRESS AFL TALENT SCOUTS
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ACADEMY FOCUSES ON DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL REPRESENTATION
Each athlete, through participation in the Youth programme, has the opportunity to be selected into the AFL New Zealand Academy. The AFL New Zealand Academy athletes are selected in December each year and the programme runs from February to March of each year. Detailed schedule and venues will be provided on selection into the Academy and at Information evenings.
AFLNZ ACADEMY
AFL NEW ZEALAND ACADEMY SELECTION
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YOUTH BOYS - INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AFL International Scholarship opportunities allow for up to eight players outside of Australia to be listed with each AFL club every year. The Youth programme, National Combine, Academy and tournaments that involve New Zealand teams are monitored by AFL talent scouts looking to provide opportunities for talented athletes from New Zealand. New Zealand born Kurt Heatherley (St Pauls Hamilton, original sport Basketball) has successfully transitioned through the process to obtain an AFL contract with 2013, 2014 and 2015 AFL Premiers Hawthorn FC, with his debut in 2016.
YOUTH GIRLS - AFLW U18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The opportunity exists for the right athletes to be selected and invited to play in the AFL Women’s U18 National Championships in Australia. These championships are played at a different location in Australia each year in May where the best Youth Girls footballers from each Australian State and New Zealand come together to play AFL. Involvement and selection in the AFL Youth Girls Championships will involve a further financial commitment.
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Kurt Heatherly was the first player from the AFL New Zealand Pathway to play AFL at the highest level.
The New Zealand Senior players represent AFL New Zealand as its premier teams. There are also a number of Academy and age group teams, Academy Level 1, Academy Level 2, Academy Youth Girls and New Zealand U18’s. These teams are selected from the respective Academy levels and either tour in Australia or play a touring Australian based team every April. Involvement and selection in these teams will involve further financial commitment.
NATIONAL REPRESENTATION
NATIONAL REPRESENTATION
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AFLNZ YOUTH PATHWAY SECONDARY SCHOOL & INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMME/COMPETITIONS
YOUTH A development programme for Boys and Girls in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury
Selections made by AFL New Zealand talent identification staff through observation of athletes performance
AFL NEW ZEALAND ACADEMY The programme focusses on improving selected athletes skills, fitness and game understanding preparing for possible national representation Level 1, Level 2, Youth Girls
NATIONAL REPRESENTATION Academy Level 1, Academy Level 2, Academy Youth Girls, Under 18 vs Australian based teams Either touring Australia or played in New Zealand
PATHWAY
PATHWAYS
Youth Boys
Youth Girls
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
AFLW U18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Athletes from NZ can be provided with International Scholarship opportunities by AFL Clubs at anytime.
Played in a different location within Australia in May each year
AFL CAREER NB: Athletes meeting specific AFL New Zealand criteria can be selected into the AFLNZ Academy at any stage.
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SCHEDULE: COUNTIES MANUKAU AND WAITAKERE SATURDAY Week 1
October 31st
Week 2
November 7th
Week 3
November 14th
Week 4
November 21st
Week 5
November 28th
Week 6
December 5th
Week 7
December 12th
Week 8
December 19th
AUCKLAND CENTRAL, NORTH HARBOUR, WELLINGTON AND CANTERBURY Week 1
November 1st
Week 2
November 8th
Week 3
November 15th
Week 4
November 22nd
Week 5
November 29th
Week 6
December 6th
Week 7
December 13th
Week 8
December 20th
SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
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