One of the most popular programmes within Fremantle’s Community Development Programme, Freo Factor is a unique school-based programme designed to utilise Fremantle’s resources and player expertise to assist students to make informed decisions for a responsible, healthy and active lifestyle.
Through Freo Factor students not only participate in fun football related activities but will also, with the assistance of a Fremantle player in their classroom, gain an understanding of leadership, bullying, healthy lifestyle, goal setting and social responsibility.
The students today got a guided tour of the club from Marcus Drum, took part in skills sessions with Aaron Sandilands, Ryan Murphy, Byron Schammer and Adam Campbell, and had a match review simulation session with Paul Duffield and Robbie Warnock.
Freo Factor is one of two new programmes introduced to the CDP in 2008.
The Freo Fast Ball competition is a new and exciting team handballing event for primary schools throughout WA.
Freo Fast Ball encourages enjoyable team competition while at the same time promoting school spirit and participation in sport. The competition involves a team of six students handballing a football through a zigzag formation in the quickest possible time.
The Freo Factor programme and Freo Fast Ball programmes join the ever popular Johnny ‘the Doc’ Docker Motor Skills, Freo Kwik, Freo Long Bomb, Welcome to the AFL and the School Holiday programmes for 2008.
With the continued loyal support of Alinta, Fremantle’s major partner in our Community Development Programme, the range of exciting, educational and fun-filled programmes that will be delivered to over 500,000 WA school children this year has been boosted even further.
For further information on Fremantle’s Community Development Programme visit the Community section of the club’s website www.fremantlefc.com.au.
