Hay Lion’s Generosity Finances
AFL Development Program
The AFL In-School Development
program launched lon Friday 8th of
August at the Hay Lions Footy
ground, with over 120 children from
both Hay Public School and St Marys
attending. The program, delivered by
AFL staff from Griffith, Wagga, and
Albury, focuses on fun and fitness
with school friends rather than talent,
however increasing Auskick and
junior footy numbers is a driving factor
for bringing the program to Hay.
The program will run for the
remainder of term 3 each Friday from
2pm – 3pm at the Hay Lions Football
Ground. Parents of children
participating are encouraged to come
along on Fridays to watch and even
join in some sessions and speak to
AFL staff about getting involved in
Auskick.
The Hay Lions Football Club has very
generously financed the program to
allow all children in Hay in years 4, 5
and 6 from both primary schools to
attend free of charge, with all
participants also receiving an AFL
starter pack. The program also
extends to running AFL coaching
courses for local teachers and High
School students, as well as a
community coaching course designed
to increase volunteer numbers at Club
Auskick and support teachers
coaching school football teams.
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