The AFC Indigenous Programs started its 2015 Indigenous Youth Leadership Program last week with a new intake of student and school participants.
The IYL Program delivers four camp based experiences per year, incorporating Certificate II in Business qualifications, together with educational opportunities in leadership, mentoring, active lifestyles, and social and emotional wellbeing.
The aim of the program is to help students gain further credits toward their South Australian Certificate of Education, by acquiring a nationally accredited Certificate II in Business that can be used in the future. We also encourage students to step outside of their comfort zone and challenge their way of thinking.
Having fun and making the learning experience enjoyable is the number one priority for our team who engage students in a variety of games and challenges that stimulates both the mind and physical performance.
Learn more about the Club’s Indigenous Programs
During Camp One, we were fortunate to have Crows players Eddie Betts and Charlie Cameron pop in to share their personal stories about life and their pathways into the AFL. It was wonderful for the students to experience that personal touch as many found they could relate to the stories around culture, school and being away from family.
Charlie Cameron, Eddie Betts and Andrew McLeod address the students
Rewarding students for their hard work is something we like to do and this happened on the final day when Bubble Sports SA provided the students and staff with a bit of R&R. We knew this would be a treat for the students with most very excited to have a go, while the rest were curious and a little apprehensive to initially jump into the big bubbles.
What ensured was a belly full of laughs, some great teamwork out and lots of entertainment for onlookers. The students even convinced past Crows player Eddie ‘The Scud’ Hocking, who teaches at Salisbury High School, to have a go, and the amusement he provided was hilarious to say the least.
Some current AFC players came out to complete a skills session on Max Basheer Reserve, while the Bubble Soccer was happening, and from their reaction we weren’t sure who was more excited, the students to see the players or the players itching to run around in the bubble suits themselves.
After the session was complete, Rory Sloane and Patrick Dangerfield came over to chat to the students and congratulate our Camp 1 award winners – and to find out more about the bubbles! The students made the most of the opportunity taking some photos and getting autographs.
I wouldn’t be surprised if you see Bubble Soccer as part of a recovery session during the year!
'Bubble Soccer' proved a hit with students and Crows players alike
