Program Outline

WEEK 1 - GIFTED & TALENTED

Physical testing:

  • Beep test
  • Vertical leap
  • 20m sprint
  • 6 x 30m repeat sprints
  • Push ups
  • Sit ups

Skill testing:

  • Handballing
  • Kicking
  • Marking
  • Bouncing
  • Match

Duration of the Gifted & Talented day is approximately 4 hours, with a break for lunch. Equipment is provided by Aussie Rules UK.

WEEK 2 - UMPIRING

1. Introduction to Umpiring
2. What do umpires do?
3. The rules
4. Hints for umpires
5. Positioning
6. Major Signals / Decisions made by umpires
7. Practise
8. Questions

Duration of Session is approximately 120 minutes.
Requires whiteboard, TV & DVD.

WEEK 3 - ADMINISTRATION

1. Introduction to Administration of a competition
2. Planning
3. Roles (Committee, Operational)
4. Description of duties
5. Coordinating the Competition

Duration of Session is approximately 120 minutes.
Requires whiteboard, TV & DVD.

WEEKS 4-14 (MATCH DAYS)

1. Set up fields by Umpires & Officials
2. Delegation of Officials roles for the session
3. Set up of team areas & Organisation of teams
4. Announcements by the Teachers/Organiser, President, Secretary & Treasurer
5. Play matches
6. Wrap Up & Dismissal of players
7. Pack up by Umpires & Officials

Duration of Session is approx. 180 minutes.
Equipment is provided by Aussie Rules UK.