Playing Information

1 Who can play
The AFL Youth development program is run under the NAB Auskick program endorsed by the AFL

It is open to all children from 5 to 13 years of age. ..

• If you’re 5 to 8 years old, you can take part in the Auskick Rookie program. This will help to develop your basic skills and participate in modified games.
• If you’re 9 to 12 years old, we’ve created the Auskick Pro program where you can build on your existing skills through games and activities, getting you ready to participate in Australian Football.

…. See modified rules

2. Current Registrations
In season 2012 registration has just commenced. Everyone is encouraged to rejoin or join prior to March to allow the league to prepare the draw.

3. Coaching and Administration
The Club is an incorporated entity with a committee of 9 enthusiasts from different backgrounds.

The Club supports the AFL recommended "JLTSports" insurance and risk management practices and has policies in place (including "working with Children") in a genuine effort to provide a safe environment for all.

The Club has a Coaching coordinator with a total of 5 coaching staff who have AFL "level 1" accredited coaching personnel. The Club also encourages children's parents and carers to play an active role in the children's activities

4. Where, When and AGAINST Who
The Shellharbour Swans train and play at Myimbarr Park Wattle Road opposite Shellharbour Workers Club .

Currently the teams compete against other Clubs in the competition

Northern Tigers                        - Hollymount Park - Stanhope Street             -Woonona
Wollongong Lions                     - North Dalton Park - Pioneer Road              - Fairy Meadow
Western Kangaroos                  - Figtree oval - Princes Highway                    - Figtree
Port Kembla Dockers               - Kully Bay oval                                            - Warrawong
Dapto Eagles                            - Reed Park                                                  - Dapto
Kiama Power                           - Bonaira Oval - Bonaira Street                     - Kiama
Southern Highland Hawks         - Losebey Park - Park Road                         - Bowral

Traditionally the games are played on Sunday morning commencing at 9am and, depending on the number of games to be held most activity is completed by 5pm. The day commences with the younger age groups and finishes with the older age groups

A draw confirming dates and time of play is produced and released at the commencement of the season

5. Cost
Participation costs are kept to a minimum thanks to volunteer labor (ground, canteen and social fundraising) plus the support of our local community sponsors.

It should be recognized that registration fees are necessary to fund:

Auskick Pro level 9 - 12 year old = $80 registration fee. Club shorts and socks can be purchased seperately or we can direct you to a local supplier.