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Footy is Australia’s favourite sport which is loved and played by kids across every corner of South Australia. There’s a range of programs we run in every part of the State, from AFL Auskick to school holiday programs to playing competition footy for your local club.
We’re all about making footy fun, getting kids active, teaching skills, and helping boys' and girls' reach their dream of playing at an elite level. Find out which footy program is right for you.

  • SANFL Next Step Program

    Ages 5-14 | October | Adelaide Oval

    Help the kids get their footy fix in the October School Holidays with the SANFL Next Step Program held on Adelaide Oval. Each participant will receive a personalised guernsey and playing cards, drink bottles and more.

  • School Holiday Clinics

    Ages 5-12 years, Non-Contact

    SANFL School holiday clinics provide a fun, safe and inclusive environment for children at any ability aged 5 – 12. In small groups (less than 20), kids participate in non-contact activities designed for fun, whilst developing skills and fitness appropriate to their age.

  • Auskick

    Ages 5-12 years, non-contact

    Auskick is the key introductory program for children aged five to eight. SANFL manages approximately 300 Auskick Centres in South Australia which provides a fun and safe environment for children to have an Australian Football experience in a community or school-based setting.

  • SANFL Schools Clinics

    Aged 7-13 years. Limited Contact

    The SANFL School Clinics are aimed at providing a Fun, Safe, Inclusive, and skilled practical sessions for school students. One of our highly skilled coaches will come to your school and conduct a 45 minute session for classes up to 30 students.

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