Auskick Policy
Brett Wignall
The Surf Coast Suns Auskick sessions are a great way to introduce boys and girls to Australian Football. In a safe environment, kids will have fun while developing fundamental motor skills and learning how to interact socially with other kids.
Auskick is open to kids from 5-12 years of age, although most kids tend to begin playing football by age 8 or 9.
The Suns Auskick Coordinator will encourage kids through positive interactions and will not tolerate bullying or harassment of any sort.
Player Code of Behaviour
By registering your child in the NAB AFL Auskick competition you agree that your child understands and will adhere to the Player Code of Behaviour:
Play within the spirit of the game and by the rules of the competition.
Never argue with a coordinator, coach or volunteer parent/guardian.
Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another participant.
Show respect to all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
Parents and Spectators Code of Conduct
By registering your child in the NAB AFL Auskick competition you agree that you will adhere to the Parents and Spectators Code of Conduct:
Encourage children to participate regardless of ability.
Encourage participants to always play by the rules.
Never ridicule mistakes or losses.
Remember that participants learn best by example. Applaud good play by all participants
Always discourage racial abuse.
Recognise the value and importance of volunteers.
Remember that participants play for fun and are not miniature professionals.
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players.
Demonstrate exemplary behaviour by not using foul language, or harassing participants, coaches or officials.
Refrain from smoking or consuming alcohol whilst spectating.
Photographs
You consent to the AFL and the Surf Coast Suns FNC using your child’s name or image in any form or medium for general marketing and promotional activities. If you do not wish to consent to your child’s name and image being used please notify the Surf Coast Suns Auskick Coordinator immediately.
Session Times
Auskick session times are held on Friday evenings from 5-600pm at Banyul-Warri Fields in Torquay. The first session will commence on the first Friday of the second school term resuming and will run for 15 weeks. Auskick will have a two week break during the winter school holiday period.
Half Time Grid Games
The Surf Coast Suns Auskick Centre is usually offered a half time grid game for Auskick participants to attend. This could be held at the MCG, Etihad Stadium or at Kardinia Park. Preference will be given to older kids at our centre and kids who are able to be separated from their parents for up to 3 hours without becoming distressed. With this in mind, all Auskick parents will be notified at the same time of the opportunity to participate, and numbers will be filled by those who request to attend first.
Parent Participation
Kids are better supported to develop their skills and enjoy themselves more when parents and carers get involved in the planned sessions and activities. From time to time, you will be asked to help with running Auskick sessions.
BBQs
We run a BBQ every Friday night for Auskick sessions. This is a great way for the club to raise a bit more funding to be spent on more equipment. You may be asked to assist in cooking and serving at our BBQs.