Scholarship Fund
Australian
Rules Football Apparel has also established a Scholarship
fund (ARFISF).
This
Scholarship is funded by purchases made through ARFA and by
sponsorships and donations.
The aim of
the Scholarship is to provide International Australian Rules
players (Non-Australian born) from around the world an
opportunity to experience the “Full Football Culture”. The
Scholarship will provide Internationals with a direct link
to “Grass-Roots Football” in Australia.
Initially
this program will be conducted within Victoria with future
developments to cover the rest of Australia. Scholarship
participants will be networked with Suburban or Country
(VIC) football clubs through their respective Governing
Bodies for example, Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA).
This will
allow scholarship holders to be involved in some of the
following club activities:
1.
Pre-Season
fitness and skills training sessions
2.
Regular
weekly training sessions
3.
Practice
matches and scheduled season matches
4.
Social
networking
5.
Opportunity
to research club, fundraising and organisational structures.
How Do I Become Eligible?
All
International Clubs will have an automatic entry into the
Scholarship Fund.
It is
anticipated that the majority of Scholarship funds will be
allocated to clubs that have purchased from ARFA. However,
monies will also be set aside for clubs that have, at this
stage, not purchased, but would like to nominate a suitable
candidate.
A selection
process is applicable for all candidates with a minimum age
of 18 through to 28. For interested parties, please forward
to Australian Rules International Scholarship Fund (ARISF)
the following details:
1.
Player
Profile
Profile-
2.
Local
club recommendation signed by personal reference
(outside of immediate family) with any other club
representative for example, President or Coach
3.
Work
reference
4.
Intended
length of stay
5.
Website
questionnaire
6.
Completed
ARFISF Questionnaire
While in
Australia, ARFA will also endeavor to make arrangements
for successful participants to attend any associated
football accreditation courses.
These may
include:
1.
Recognised Australian Rules coaching qualifications
(minimum Level 1)
2.
Recognised Australian Rules umpiring qualifications
3.
Development Officers (Junior and Senior)
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