YEAR 10 SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS
AFL Umpire Program Ref : AFL
Umpiring is a great way for young people to develop their interpersonal skills in a safe and inclusive environment . This program will run from Terms 1-3 . On Wednesday afternoons participants will receive training on how to umpire a football match , as well as look at some of the requirements and pathways to umpire football at a higher level .
Key skills covered will be positioning , knowledge of the rules , communication and team-work . Boys will also take part in some physical training during these sessions . At the end of the program , boys will be accredited with an AFL recognised ‘ Level 1 Umpiring Course ’ to assist with their further development .
It is an expectation of the course that boys enrol with a local umpiring group such as Yarra Junior Football League or South Junior Metro Junior Football League , where they can put their skills to the test .
Other exciting opportunities of the program include umpiring an Auskick match at half-time of an AFL match , attending AFL matches with some ‘ behind the scenes ’ access as well as hearing from some of the nation ’ s best umpires .
At the end of Term 3 the boys will be involved in a three-day program based in Melbourne where they will gain access to the AFL ’ s Review Centre and tour both the MCG and Marvel Stadium . Boys will learn about the foundations of the game and take a deeper look into the history of Australian Rules Football . They will also spend a day taking part in a training program and learning about the physical requirements of umpires at the top level .
Program Levy : $ 500 ( inclusive of the camp , uniforms and transport )
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