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BS file claim#12: the VAST majority (of auskick kids) never get near a game of AR's

Claimant: Raiderdave

Challenger: Xman

Challenged 1320 3/2/12

Considering Auskick is AF. The case is closed.

http://stivesafl.com/auskick.html

St Ives Auskick is played on Sundays, 8.30 am at Acron Oval.
Sessions usually consist of a warm up, skill activities designed to improve and familiarise participants with the necessary skills of the game and end in a modified game where children can hone their skills in a safe, controlled environment. A normal Sunday morning would consist of the following;
15 minutes warm up activity and welcome;
30 minutes learning skills and practicing drills;
5 minutes drink break;
30 minutes mini games; and
5 minutes team song, awards, finish.

Played on Sunday, nothing to do with school.

They play a 30 minute game of AFL at the end of each session.

http://www.westsjuniorsafl.com.au/venues.html

More auskick associated with proper AFL clubs in Sydney, nothing to do with schools.

The club has Auskick (from age 5) to U12 teams in the Sydney City competition and U13 to U16 teams in the Sydney Harbour competition.

Recent finals highlights include in 2007 seven Wests Juniors teams played in the finals with four (U12, U13, U14 and U15) making grand finals. Of these the U12s and U13s won their grand finals. In 2008 the U13s won their grand final by 68 points and in 2010 the U16s lost their grand final. In 2011, the U10s finished 3rd in the Gala Series, the U11s second, the U13s and U14s weon grand finals, and the U16/1s and U16/3s played finals.

Girls get their chance to grace the SCG
JOSH LANG
10 Jun, 2011 05:00 AM
THE first girls-only Auskick centre in NSW will be in the spotlight on one of the game's biggest stages this weekend as part of Women's Round in the AFL.
Thirty-six girls from Leeton-Whitton's Auskick program will play on the SCG at half-time in Sydney Swans' home match against Richmond on Sunday.

Leeton girls Auskick co-ordinator Travis Irvin said the program has been a huge success so far this year.

"We've got 52 registrations, which exceeded our hopes," he said. "Playing at the SCG is a real bonus and it's a great opportunity for the girls.

"They've been improving and their skills have been coming along.

"We've got three groups, the older girls, the six- to eight-year-olds and the five-and-unders. There's about 17 or 18 in each, so it's a really good split.

"They have a great time on the Friday nights and we've got some help from some Crows netballers who have an interest in footy, which has been great."

Nearly 150 people from Leeton will make the trip to Sydney to cheer on the girls, with the AFL and the Swans coming on-board with discounted tickets.

Looks like these kids are playing AFL games

Auskick at the SCG

Armidale Auskick has been allocated 27 places (3 teams) play Auskick at half time in the Sydney Swans match with the Richmond Tigers on Sunday, 1 June at the SCG.

Players wishing to participate must register their interest at Armidale Auskick as soon as possible. Eligible players must turn 8, 9 or 10 years of age some time in 2008. If we fall just short of numbers, then we will invite the players closest to the margins (ie just under 8 or just over 10) in order to fill the gaps – so those players should also respond now if interested.

Players and families will need to organise their own transport and accommodation for Sydney. Also note that free match tickets are given for the participating child plus one accompanying adult. Additional match tickets can be purchased (details available from Craig Collins), noting that tickets to Sydney games are generally in short supply due to the SCG re-development works.

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SCG Trip




On Saturday - 31st May 2008 at 10.30 am, Tamworth Auskick departed for Sydney to take part in the Auskcik Halftime Games at the SCG on Sunday - 1st June 2008. Three teams made the trip south. Two Under 9 teams & one under 12 team. Along for the ride were their excited parents.

Whilst some decided to drive themselves & meet up at the SCG the following day, the majority took the coach trip with Shane & Trevor Hannaford taking turns at the wheel. The pleasing aspect of this, was we had seasoned veterans (some on their third trip) together with first timers on board. The trip itself went by reasonably quickly (for a 8 hour trip). Thanks to Shane Hannaford for the dvd's & the games on board.

First stop was lunch at a Scottish restaurant at Muswellbrook. While all the kids were rapt about that, I'm sure the parents would have preferred a nice cafe lunch. After half an hour we were back on the coach for the remainder of the trip. At about 4.30pm we arrived at our overnight accommodation - Lane Cove River Tourist Park. We were quickly allocated our cabins then made our way to the camp kitchen to prepare our BBQ dinner.

Before dinner, the kids pulled out a couple of footys to burn some energy. Preparing & cooking dinner was extremely thirsty work (so it seemed) for the parents, but luckily we were able to quench our thirst quite nicely. Dinner consisted of sausages, rissoles, steak, eggs, salad & bread. This was served with military precision with no one going hungry. To everyones delight, we also had a little visitor in the form of a bilby, before he headed back into the bush.

After dinner (& a few more cleansing ales) we played some more games with hilarious results.  About 9.30pm it was time for the players to hit the sack. A few of the parents (after a little prompting) decided to kick on a little longer. Some healthy discussion & alot of laughs was being enjoyed. However just before midnight there was a visitor (of the furry kind) that wanted to join in the festivities. A possum the size of a small dog ventured onto the cabin's deck looking for something to eat. After much deliberation we decided he should only have something he would eat in the wild. So we gave him half a mud cake which he devoured with some lollies. After about half an hour the possum decided it was time to go to bed & so did the rest of us.

In the morning we awoke to our worst nightmares - an overcast sky. On the previous two trips to the SCG it rained the whole time, with everyone soaked through to their bones. We had a BBQ breakfast, with bacon, sausages, eggs & bread. Once again it ran smoothly with everyone well fed. By 10.15am we had checked out & were on our way to the SCG. As a few of the players hadn't seen the Harbour Bridge or the Opera House we decided to take the scenic route over the bridge.

We arrived at the SCG at about 11.00am with the rain holding off, but for how long we thought. We wandered to our ticket collection point to meet up with the other players & parents. While we were waiting, the Swans merchandise shop got a terrific workout from our group. As did the Sydney Roosters NRL team, who wandered by after a training session. Some of our players had their Sydney Swans jumpers autographed by the Sydney Roosters. Much to the horror of some of their parents. I suppose tbey were a Sydney team & a rooster is a bird.

The tickets were then handed out & we were into the SCG to find our seats. The rain was still holding off. After the coaches went to the Auskick orientation meeting, everyone else found something to eat & watched the Swans & Tigers warm up. then it was time for the Swans & Tigers match to commence. We had 20 minutes to watch the first quarter of football before we had to gather the troops & go & get changed in readiness for our half time games.

We got into our three teams & changed into our uniforms. The under 12's got to wear the Richmond uniform, with both our under 9 teams wore the black Auskick uniforms. Then we were marshalled to the SCG tunnel where the Richmondchange room was located & waited for the siren to sound for the end of the second quarter & our queue to go. All the players were pumped & ready to go. We had three parents (Peter Walters, Shane Hannaford & Jane Glasson) who were able to participate as goal umpires for the first time & were just as excited as the players.

The half time siren sounded, the Richmond players were into their changerooms & then it all became a blur. Everyone ran onto the SCG to their designated areas for their games. To see the players smiles said it all. Whilst everyone wasn't able to get a touch of the footy, just to be out there was an experience they won't forget in a hurry. The games went for about 10 minutes then it was a mad rush over to the Swans changerooms to cheer them back onto the field. Once they were back on the ground, it was a mad dash back to the tigers changerooms to cheer them back onto the ground before we were again marshalled back to get changed out of the uniforms.

By the time we had all returned back to our seats it was deep into the third quarter & believe it or not, the heavens opended up, but not as bad as previous years. But rain none the less. Most stayed for the last quarter despite the wet stuff falling. Then it was back to the coach & we were on our way home at about 4.30pm. The coach was abuzz with excitement as the players & parents discussed the footy. Dvds were played until dinner time at Tuggerah at yet another Scottish restaurant (they are everywhere). Then it was back on the coach for the final leg home. Pretty sure everyone caught some zzzz's at this point & had nothing to do with the movie Castaway being played.

The goods news was we actually arrived back in Tamworth at about 11.15pm - ahead of schedule. Once everyone awoke from their slumber, goodbyes were said & we all went our separate ways heading straight for our beds no doubt. New friendships were formed & existing ones strengthened over the two days we were away. Not just with the players, but with the parents.

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that came (especially those who took the coach). Everyone got in & helped whether it was cooking, serving, preparing, washing up, entertaining or eating (& drinking). No one was late who was meeting us at the SCG & no one was left behind, which made my job a breeze.

I look forward to doing it all again next year!!!!     



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This is OVER!!!!!!

Gees how many BS points can Raider accumulate by seasons end. Off to a good start already by the looks of things. lol

Maybe a person who accumulates too many points is prevented from posting.
one point one day.

I still say give him the Fevola/Johns medal right now!

Verdict: BS point to Raiderdave!

If auskick is af as derp head said above, touch, tag and all the other rugby variations evolved from RL are in deed Rugby League.

Smoke that anyway you like, but do not expect to have your cake and eat it as well.

You're wrong. You don't know what Auskick is, Debbie.

Did someone chirp Vickick?