Auskick Rookie

Auskick Rookie is where champions begin.

Auskick Rookie is a fun, engaging program that teaches the basic skills of AFL (kicking, handballing and marking). Auskick Rookie also teaches children the key attributes and qualities that make a great AFL player: teamwork, sportsmanship and commitment.

The Auskick Rookie program is completely non-contact, and a safe, welcoming environment for all.

The program is for children of all abilities, who:

• are turning 5 or 6 in 2025
• are turning 7 in 2025 and are not yet ready for the next level, Auskick Pro
• who have special needs, are up to 9 years of age, and have the ability to catch and kick a ball.

 

When is Auskick Rookie?

Auskick Rookie will be held on Sunday afternoons at Amaroo Oval (off Horse Park Drive) (CLICK FOR MAP) from 1:30pm – 2:30pm.

It will run over 8 sessions starting on 4 May 2025.

Session dates will be 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 June, 15 June, 22 June, 29 June

 

Registrations

To Register with Gungahlin Jets Auskick visit

https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/5e4b85

The cost to participate in Auskick Rookies at Gungahlin Jets is $110.

 

What to wear

Auskick Rookies should wear comfortable clothes and either football boots or

runners to the sessions.

 

Parent involvement

Parents/supporters are encouraged to help with exercises/activities. You don’t need to know anything about football to get involved.

For further information about Auskick, you can contact:

• Liz Berryman on 0434 899 069

 

Auskick Pro

For many of the Auskickers, Auskick Pros (Under 8s) is the exciting next step in their footy journey. The program is for children turning 7 or 8 in 2025 (born in 2017 or 2018). The Jets offers Mixed and Girls only teams.

Each Saturday from Term 2, Auskick Pros will get to play non-contact AFL games against opposition clubs at locations across Canberra's north and south, such as Aranda, Amaroo, Holt, Reid and Kambah.

Games start at 1:30pm and finish by 2:30pm.

In Auskick Pro, the ground is separated into three zones: forwards, mids and backs. Coaches rotate players across the zones during the match. No scores are recorded, with the focus of games being teaching AFL skills and having fun.

Just like older age groups, the Auskick Pros will have an optional training session during the week. Auskick Pro training will commence on Thursday March 6th, 2025.

Trainings will be Thursday afternoons 5.00pm – 6.00pm at Ngunnawal Oval (on Unaipon Avenue, Ngunnawal). All players are encouraged to attend to continue to develop their skills.

 

Registrations

To Register with Gungahlin Jets Auskick visit.

https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/5e4b85

The cost to participate in Auskick Rookies at Gungahlin Jets is $160.

 

Uniforms

Mouthguards and football boots are recommended.

The club will provide players with a playing jersey (to be returned at the end of the season).

Each child needs to have Gungahlin Jets shorts and socks, these can be purchased here: Gungahlin Jets AFNC | Merchandise

 

Parental involvement

Parental support is always necessary to help run training sessions and on game day. This could include running drills, goal umpire or setting up fields. We encourage you to get involved and support your child's team.

For further information about Auskick, you can contact either:

• Liz Berryman on 0434 899 069
• James Risbey on 0423 128 238