KNOX FALCONS AUSKICK – 2017 SEASON
Day: Fridays
Time: 17:00-18:30
First session: Friday 21 April 2017
Last session: Friday 12 August 2017
Cost: $96
This year, Auskick at the Knox Junior Football Club moves to Friday nights, yes, we have our very Friday Night Football, under our own big stage - Knox Gardens Reserve! Our move to Friday nights will bring a fabulous atmosphere to the ground with Auskick, junior teams training and the clubrooms open for socialising, the Knox Football Club will be THE place to be on a Friday night! This is a fantastic value introduction to football for your boy or girl.
For more information, contact Brian Johnson, our Auskick Co-ordinator on 0401 976909 or e-mail knoxfalconsjfc_auskick@outlook.com.
Benefits to children
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Children learn the fundamental motor skills for future physical activity and sports participation
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Children learn the basics of fitness conditioning, including how to train and practise
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Children learn the basic principles and importance of health and nutrition
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Through specially arranged physical activities and games, some very important mental and psychological skills are nurtured. These include self-motivation, self-responsibility, self-management, persistence, resilience and a best effort always attitude
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Through specially arranged team activities, children learn important social skills, including cooperation and respect for others
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Contact with older children and adults provides valuable role model experiences
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Generally, children benefit from greater levels of confidence and self-awareness and improved health, fitness and overall well-being
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Physical activity develops motor and social skills and intellectual capacities.
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NAB AFL Auskick can assist in reducing self-destructive and delinquent behaviour in young people and contribute to a more disciplined attitude
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Community structures often serve as positive models for other community programs that rely on volunteer support
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Growth in NAB AFL Auskick benefits our economy, as do the savings on health expenditure that flow from a fitter and healthier population
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Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory, enhanced creativity and better learning, and problem solving and attitude capabilities
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NAB AFL Auskick helps children develop to their full potential.
Benefits to parents
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Convenient, local opportunities for safe, quality family time that results in family bonding
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The opportunity to engage with children and other families in physical activities and games
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Greater social contact and interaction
Benefits to the community
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A stronger social fabric and improved community health
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Enhanced family and non-family support networks
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Decreased antisocial behaviour
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Community structures often serve as positive models for other community programs that rely on volunteer
support
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Growth in NAB AFL Auskick benefits our economy, as do the savings on health expenditure that flow from a fitter and healthier population