Australian Rules Football

Absences

Where possible, students should take personal responsibility for advance notification of absence from training by emailing the team manager with an appropriate explanation.  Additional notification from the parent is always appreciated but we like the students to take responsibility in the first instance.

Weather Policy

Host schools will have the discretion to cancel fixtures due to hail, lightning, rain or extreme heat.  The decision to suspend a game can be made by the Executive Officer, Referee, Venue Coordinator and/or by Coaches. For all other instances please see the Weather Policy tab above. For home games, if the BOM website forecasts temperature to be 37 degrees or higher for outdoor sports, games will be cancelled or postponed. 

Parent Support

Please support your child and the College by ensuring your child’s attendance at training and games. In addition, please attend matches yourself whenever possible.  Please also assist the coach by scoring, umpiring or supervising when necessary.  Some coaches may include a roster to share the load. Your assistance in being on time when dropping off and picking up from venues is appreciated.

Associations

For further information regarding any of the associations please follow the links to their websites.

Team : Year Reception to 2 - Auskick 

Heath Perry

Auskick is the perfect introduction to the great game of Australian Rules Football. It is based on a weekly coaching program that focuses on teaching the skills and the basics of the game through appropriately modified activities and rules. The emphasis is on fun and skill development whilst providing a safe environment for both students and parents.

These session are more successful with parental involvement. If you are able to assist and have a Pedare Volunteers Form (along with a WWCC & RAN) please indicate this when registering. Your involvement is much appreciated.

Age Groups: Year Reception - 2

Season: Term 2

Training Day/Time/Venue: 3.20pm - 4.15pm; Term 2 -8 weeks from Week 2.

Coach: The sessions are run by Heath Perry with assistance from additional Pedare staff.

Equipment: Auskickers receive a personalised pack filled with awesome goodies in their AFL team, delivered to their home. All Auskickers receive their very own football to practice their skills at home, a pump to keep their ball in tip-top condition and footy cards they can play with their friends. They will be able to choose one of a range of item combinations, in their AFL team colours.

Fees: The cost of the sessions is $100 for 8 weeks. 

You are able to use the Sports Voucher (if not claimed this year yet) which covers the sessions in their entirety.

Registration and Payment: 

Information will be sent to families prior to Term 2 commencing.

Team : Year 6 and 7 - AFL - Boys

To Be Confirmed

Age Groups: Year 6, 7 - Boys & Year 8, 9 - Boys

Season: Term 2 and 3

Training Day/Time/Venue: Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm at the Pedare Jackson Oval (subject to change due to coaching availability)

Coach: TBC

Uniform: Pedare PE Uniform, long navy socks, mouth guard, football boots.

Competition: Sports Association for Adelaide Schools (SAAS).

Competition Day/Time: Saturday morning

Venue Home Games:  Pedare Jackson Oval

Venue Away Games: Opposing School Venues (Refer to map link which is sent weekly to families involved).

For further information regarding Sports Association for Adelaide Schools (SAAS), including fixtures and results, please visit their website.

Team : Year 7 to 9 - AFLW - Girls

To Be Confirmed

Age Groups: Year 7, 8, 9

Season: Term 2 and 3

Training Day/Time/Venue: Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm at the Pedare Jackson Oval (subject to change due to coaching availability)

Coach: TBC

Uniform: Pedare PE Uniform, long navy socks, mouth guard, football boots.

Competition: South Australian Catholic Secondary Schools Girls Sport Association (SACSSGSA)

Competition Day/Time/Venue: Wednesday afternoon at 4:00pm, St Ignatius College, Manresa Cresent, Athelstone

For further information regarding South Australian Catholic Secondary School Girls Sports Association (SACSSGSA), including fixtures and results, please visit their website.