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The Central Coast Academy of Sport in partnership with AFL NSW/ACT is launching new AFL programs for boys and girls that will play a vital role in the athlete pathway by identifying, monitoring and developing the skills of young Australian Football players in the Central Coast Region. Three (3) Programs are open for nominations, Junior Boys (U12’s), Junior Girls (U16’s) and Youth Girls (U18’s).

The CCAS, together with the AFL NSW/ACT, have compiled an elite junior development program which includes on field and off field components.

Members of each respective squad will be exposed to technical skill development, athlete education, sports science and fitness elements and these athletes will be provided a talent identification platform for future talent programs.

The girls program will run from November to April and will cater for girls 15 to 18 years of age. (Born 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004). The girls program will be split into two (2) groups, Junior Girls U16’s and Youth Girls U18’s. 25 positions will be available in the U16 age category and 15 positions available in the U18 age category.

The boys program will run from November to April and will cater for boys to 9 to 12 years of age.

Applications for these programs are now open.

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Athlete Benefits

The following benefits will apply to those selected in the AFL program:

Girls Program (U16 and U18)

Weekly training sessions to further develop skills.
Education on topics such as: physiotherapy and strength & conditioning.
A weekend training camp (non live-in).
Academy Games (inter regional academy competition).
Training/playing guernsey, shorts and socks & CCAS training apparel including Gatorade water bottle, backpack & training shirt.
Access to special deals and preferential pricing from sponsors and suppliers.
4 tickets to the CCAS Awards night.

Boys Program

Fortnightly training sessions to further develop skills.
Education on topics such as: physiotherapy and strength & conditioning.
Academy Games (inter regional academy competition)
Training/playing guernsey, shorts and socks & CCAS training apparel including Gatorade water bottle, backpack & training shirt.
Access to special deals and preferential pricing from sponsors and suppliers.
4 tickets to the CCAS Awards night.

The Pathway

The CCAS AFL program is designed to up-skill athletes and assist them in progressing to higher representation in the sport of AFL. The boys and girls AFL programs operates during the AFL ‘off season’ this is done to limit clashes with local games and competitions and to prepare athletes in the off season prior to the upcoming representative season ahead. Each program will ensure athletes progress against the FTEM Model of athlete development, Foundation, Talent, Elite and Mastery.

Eligibility

– To be eligible to apply for a position within the Girls AFL program, athletes must:

Be females born in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.
Reside within the Central Coast Region.
Attend school within the Central Coast Region.
Be interested in pursuing AFL or be registered with a local AFL club/association.

– To be eligible to apply for a position within the Boys AFL program, athletes must:

Be males 9-12 years of age (i.e born in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009).
Reside within the Central Coast Region.
Attend school within the Central Coast Region.
Be registered with a local AFL club/association.

Selection Process

Trials will be held for both the boys and girls programs where AFL Footballers of the highest standard regardless of position will be selected. A panel of CCAS coaches and administrators will review each applicant at the scheduled trial day with a representative from AFL NSW/ACT being consulted regarding the suitability of athletes.

The CCAS decision regarding athlete selection is based on objective and subjective measures and the CCAS holds final responsibility for the selection of athlete’s into this talent development program.

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2018/19 Junior AFL Application

Applications for the 2018/19 AFL programs (Junior Boys, Junior Girls and Youth Girls) are now open, please complete the form below. Be sure to check your application was successfully submitted upon completion. You will also receive an email from CCAS upon successful completion of the application form.

Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
AFL Program Selection*
Athletes must nominate the program they are eligibly to register.
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Home Phone Number
Mobile*
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Are you of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander Decent*
Gender*
School*
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Relationship*
Parent/Guardian Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Parent/Guardian Mobile*
Tracksuit Size*
Playing Jersey Size*
Polo Size*
Singlet Size*
Shorts Size*
Current AFL Club (If Applicable)
Number of Years Playing
Please enter a value between 0 and 15.
Current / Past Performance

Please provide the CCAS AFL program staff with a summary of the nominated athlete’s achievements to date in AFL or other relevant sport.

Athlete Benefits

The Pathway

Eligibility

Selection Process

2018/19 Junior AFL Application

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