The SAASTA Aboriginal Football Academy is a sports-based education program for male & female Aboriginal Students in Years 10, 11 & 12 (in the 2022 school year), run in partnership with the North Eastern MetroStars Soccer Club.

 

Students interested in joining must be able to demonstrate both an engagement with their schooling, and a keen interest in the development of football abilities. Successful applicants will attend St Clair Recreation Centre once a week (Thursdays 8:30am - 3:30pm) throughout the school year (commencing 10th February), during which they will participate in a SACE/VET subject** as well as a targeted netball development program.

 

All students must attend trials as well as complete the registration online. For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact SAASTA.

 

**Subject selections will vary based on year level

& number of applicants

 

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

 

- Develop soccer skills

- Receive coaching from elite players and specialist coaches

- Study a sport or culture based subject

- Receive between 20-100 SACE credits**

- Learn more about their culture

- Investigate potential employment & study pathways

 

Trials Information Dates:

Dates to be confirmed

Venue: MetroStars Soccer Club, T.K. Shutter Reserve Fourth Ave, Klemzig

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For any enquiries, please contact

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Tara Budarick – SAASTA Specialist Co-ordinator

0448 654 906

Tara.budarick@sa.gov.au