Australian Football is played at both Primary and Secondary school levels in the School Sport Victoria interschool program.
To access information regarding Team Vic opportunities for this sport go directly to the '
Team Vic' button located in tool bar at top of homepage.
Premier League Competition is also running within the Secondary School Program. This competition was introduced in 2011 for Senior Boys & 2020 for Senior Girls by School Sport Victoria to cater for the sports specialist schools that have high performing sporting teams.
All Events for Australian Football at the various levels including Division, Region, State, Team Vic and Premier League can be found in the Event Calendar located on the right hand side panel of this page. Alternatively to get a more refined search go directly to the relevant buttons (
Region,
State and
Team Vic) at the top of homepage.
Primary Australian Football Resources
Rules for Primary Australian Football
The rules are simple to understand with the adoption of slight modifications with the focus on ensuring all participants have an enjoyable experience.
Quick Facts
View Rules
Scorecards
Draws and Scores
Educational videos for Primary Australian Football
A suite of educational videos has been created to assist you, your students, officials, and parents to understand the format and the modified rules.
Click the thumbnail to watch an educational video on any of the six specific topics below.
Equipment for Primary Australian Football
AFL Victoria is providing the following equipment to the SSV community including:
*SSV Districts receive 1 goal post set
*SSV Divisions receive 4 kits
*SSV Regions receive 4 kits
*SSV State receives 4 kits
The equipment will be distributed in the coming weeks with the goal post set (including a bag) and the kits consisting of the 2 * size 3 footballs, 1 goal post set (including bag), and cones.
Click here to buy extra equipment
Please note:
If you have never logged in before you will need to contact the AFL Customer Support Team.
If you’re a member you will receive an email with your username. If this is the first time you are logging in, you will need to create a password.
Lesson Plans for Primary Australian Football
In this short four-week unit, the students will work on developing their fundamental football motor skills necessary to play Australian Football.
The lessons focus on learning through play and students are encouraged to have fun whilst developing key skills in football as well as developing an understanding of the
rules.
Download Lesson Plan
Frequently Asked Questions for Primary Australian Football
Please see the FAQs which includes answers to key questions, such as:
* Why the change?
* Where can I find the rules and relevant information?
* What support is available?
* Number of teams that can enter and the progression model?
Download FAQ’s
Key Contacts for the Delivery of Primary Australian Football
SSV and AFL Victoria are teaming up to support teachers to deliver the Australian Football - Primary interschool sport competition.
Please see key contacts via the link below to seek support around education in terms of the format changes, rules, field setup, umpiring etc.
Eliza Straford - Metro South
eliza.straford@afl.com.au
0433 942 302
Sam Howell - Metro East
sam.howell@afl.com.au
0499 303 290
Chris Grigoriadis - Metro North
chris.grigoriadis@afl.com.au
0413 726 091
Tim Downes - Metro West
tim.downes@afl.com.au
0499 224 098
David Alderuccio - West Country
david.alderuccio@afl.com.au
0437 558 971
Kris Mannix - North Country
kris.mannix@afl.com.au
0417 666 853
