The AFL is delighted to announce that NAB AFL Auskick at Halftime is returning to the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, kicking off tonight for Round 1, with Richmond v Carlton at the MCG.
NAB AFL Auskick at Halftime is a much-loved footy tradition, and this year around 1,000 lucky NAB AFL Auskick participants will be lacing up their footy boots for the opportunity to play on the hallowed grounds that their idols perform on each week.
After being paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NAB AFL Auskick at Halftime did not feature at any of the men's games in 2020, and it returns to the big stage in time with the resumption of NAB AFL Auskick programs across the nation.
"We are delighted to have the kids back and a part of the action this season. The return of NAB AFL Auskick at Halftime is a huge win for footy fans, while football communities and families around Australia are gearing up for the resumption of their local programs.
"With thanks to our long-term partner NAB, we are thrilled to be able to support the next generation of talent from NAB AFL Auskick to the big time," said Kylie Rogers, Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial.
"The NAB AFL Auskick and half-time activity has been delighting kids and parents for more than 20 years! NAB is so excited it's back and that we are able to continue to show our support for grassroots footy in communities across the country," said NAB Group Executive Personal Banking Rachel Slade.
The 2021 NAB AFL Auskick programs are set to resume next month in Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, the Northern Territory with some centres in South Australia, Tasmania, and Queensland currently operating with more centres opening leading into Term 2.
NAB AFL Auskick offers the opportunity for kids aged 5-12, no matter their knowledge of Australian Rules Football, skill, or ability to participate in a non-contact sports program set within their local community.
The NAB AFL Auskick program takes a modern approach to coaching and ensures kids experience fun and active play centered around football skills. The program provides an opportunity for parents and families to get involved in the action as well as connecting with their local footy community.
Registrations are now open for the 2021 NAB AFL Auskick program via play.afl/Auskick.
ABOUT NAB AFL AUSKICK
- NAB AFL Auskick invites all children aged 5-12, no matter their knowledge of Australian Football, skill or ability, to participate in the non-contact program.
- In weekly sessions kids explore the world of AFL, building football skills and playing in a safe and super fun setting. The NAB AFL Auskick program has been designed to let kids learn through play and fosters a fun environment where kids have the freedom to run, jump, kick, laugh and express themselves.
- NAB AFL Auskick starts from the very beginning, teaching all kids the basics of Australian Football whilst building fundamental motor skills and learning what it means to play as part of a team. Recognised across the country as one of the most competitively priced sport programs, NAB AFL Auskick has delighted kids and parents alike for over 20 years.
- NAB has been supporting Auskickers since 2006, each year providing over 200,000 young kids across the country with the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental footy skills while promoting a healthy lifestyle and ensuring the footy champions of tomorrow can realise their potential.
- NAB’s commitment to growing NAB AFL Auskick extends both on and off the field. The NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year competition provides 22 lucky Auskickers with a once in a lifetime experience, whilst NAB’s various program initiatives are focused on fostering local centres around Australia
