Football NSW & Arrive alive What’s Your Best Defence ROAD SAFETY PROGRAM
Football NSW in conjunction with the Motor Accidents Authority have been working together for the last seven years to lower the statistic of young female passengers seriously injured or killed in car accidents through the ‘Whats Your Best Defence’ road safety program, delivered to HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS from Years 9 - 12 in 2010.
The program delivers road safety messages focused on informing female students’ of the importance of taking responsibility as a passenger to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely. The program is then followed by a football skills clinic, involving basic skills and fun games.
Research reveals young drivers have an increased risk of crashing when they have passengers (friends) in the car with them with young drivers prone to risky behaviour, listening to music or talking to a passenger.
All presentations are undertaken by Football NSW's elite female soccer players in the Arrive alive NSW Premier and Super Leagues.
Program structure:
Arrive alive Presentation 15-20mins
Football Clinic 30-45mins
We will require a hall or classroom for the presentation, along with, if possible, a grassed area for the clinics. We will send one coach per 30 students.
So why not book our experienced coaches for a session during PE or Sports time!
Each participating school will receive Teacher/Coach resources for use in your PDHPE/Sports Program.
If your school would like to participate in any of our Football/Arrive alive Development Programs (program attached) in 2010, please complete the booking form attached. The form can be returned by e-mail to hayley@footballnsw.com.au or by fax to 9629-3770.
These programs are conducted all year round and are free of charge.
If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours in Sport,
Hayley Todd
Female Participation Coordinator
Football NSW
Ph: 02 8814 4423
High School Girl's Gala Day
The Football NSW 2009 High School girl’s gala day took place at Valentine Sports Park on Friday the 28th of August. Twelve enthusiastic teams from seven different schools competed in round robin competition games in two different pools, ranging in ability and experience. For some of these students this was the first time they had experienced the fastest growing women’s sport.
Players also had the chance to win a prize pack for their school in the very popular goal shooting competition. Each player had two shots each at the Football NSW mini target goal, or a total of 20 shots per team. Each team’s points were then totaled. The team with the most points was awarded a sports bag, 2 soccer balls, 10 training bibs and 12 training domes for their school.
Football NSW School Development staff gave the players some encouragement and guidance while refereeing the games, to ensure the players had a positive experience.
Each player that participated received a certificate, MAA wrist band and ruler and a Football NSW sticker with team prize packs and medals on offer to the winning team of each pool. The winners of each pool were –
Pool A (Novice) – Beverly Hills High School - Yellow
Pool B (Semi Experienced) – Abbotsleigh High School - Red
Goal Shooting Competition – Blakehurst High School - Green
Football NSW High School Girls Gala Day 2009
Football NSW School's Development are please to announce this year's High School Girl's Gala Day will be held on Friday 28th August 2009.
Schools that wish to apply need to click here to view and download registration forms.
Click here to view and download Rules and Information sheet.
FNSW MAA, Arrive alive High School Girls Program 2009
The Arrive alive Premier League girls aren't just champions on the football field - they also take time out from training for two very important tasks: - to send potentially life saving Arrive alive road safety messages to high school students and then take them out on the field to share professional tips and secure the future of female football in NSW.
How do I book an Arrive alive High School Program?
It’s easy! If your school would like to participate in our Arrive alive School Football Program in 2009, please complete the booking form and return the form to Hayley Todd at Football NSW by fax on 9629-3770.
For a preview of our Arrive alive School Football Program please click here.
Alternatively, please contact Hayley Todd at Football NSW on 8814 4423.
Arrive alive High School Programs
The Arrive alive Premier League girls aren't just champions on the football field - they also take time out from training for two very important tasks: - to send potentially life saving Arrive alive road safety messages to high school students and then take them out on the field to share professional tips and secure the future of female football in NSW.
If you've been fortunate enough to have been visited by a Premier League player they probably mentioned this competition where you have another chance to win one of several football kits for yourself and possibly one for your entire football team.
Round 1 Winners
Tiffany Cullen
James Serfontein
David Elliot
Agnes Andaya
Bruce Whiddon
Deren Taskin-O’Brien
Round 1 opens 19/4/10 and closes 2/7/2010 (closed-winners announced)
Round 2 opens 19/7/2010 and closes 24/9/2010
Round 3 opens 11/10/2010 and closes 16/12/2010
Football NSW in conjunction with their sponsor the Motor Accidents Authority conduct a variety of Arrive alive High School Soccer Programs, through school visits targeting students in years 9, 10, 11 and 12 across NSW.
Have top women’s football players visit your school!
This year, players from the Arrive alive Premier League visit schools across NSW to talk to young women about staying safer on the roads as part of the MAA's 'What's your best defence?' program.
Why not invite them to your school?
'What's your best defence'
Is an interactive session focused on passenger safety. Top players talk to students about the role passengers can play in keeping people safer in the car. At the same time there's a coaching clinic where students get an opportunity to learn football tips from the pros! Click here to download the passenger safety fact sheet: What's your best defence?
Why road safety programs?
Research reveals young drivers have an increased risk of crashing when they have passengers (friends) in the car with them with young women drivers prone to risky behavior, listening to music or talking to a passenger.
How do I book an Arrive alive High School Program?
It’s easy! If your school would like to participate in our Arrive alive School Football Program in 2008, please complete the booking form and return the form to Hayley Todd at Football NSW by fax on 9629-3770. Alternatively, please contact Hayley Todd at Football NSW on 8814 4423.
For more information on Arrive alive, click here to check out their awesome website!
How much do they cost?
These programs are conducted all year round and are free of charge.
Football NSW School's Girls Gala Days 2008
Football NSW School Girls Gala Days for 2008
Primary Schools –
The Football NSW 2008 Primary School girl’s gala day was held at Valentine Sports Park on Tuesday 12th August. Twenty four teams from fourteen different schools competed in round robin competition games in four pools, ranging in ability and experience. For some of these students this was the first time they had experienced the fastest growing women’s sport, and with the excitement of the new Westfield W-League, for many it won’t be the last.
Along with Football NSW staff, aspiring young footballers from Hills Sports High School gave the players some encouragement and guidance while refereeing the games, to ensure the players had a positive experience.
Each player that participated received a certificate, sticker and poster with team prize packs and medals on offer to the winning team of each pool. The winners of each pool were –
Pool A (Novice) – Minchinbury Public School
Pool B (Novice) – Girraween Public School Green
Pool C (Novice) – Emerton Public School
Pool D (Semi Experienced) – Governor Philip King Public School
High Schools –
On Friday the 29th August at Valentine Sports Park fifteen teams from eight high schools competed in the Football NSW under 16 High School girls gala day. The competition was run on the same lines as the primary schools, with each team playing round robin games in three different pools. In addition to the games each team had the opportunity to win a prize pack for their school in a goal shooting competition.
Each player that participated received a certificate, sticker and poster with team prize packs and medals on offer to the winning team of each pool. The winners of each pool and the goal shooting competition were –
Pool A (Novice) – Pennant Hills High School White
Pool B (Novice) – Beverly Hills High School White
Pool C (Semi Experienced) – Blakehurst High School
Goal Shooting Competition – Pennant Hills High School White
Football NSW wish to congratulate each team on their behaviour and sportsmanship during both gala days. Thank you to all the teachers and parents who made it possible for all the students to participate. I would also like to thank James Rankine (Schools Development Coordinator) for all his hard work in assisting me with the organisation of the gala days. Also thank you to the School Development Officers and the players from Hills Sports High School that ensured the players had a fun and safe experience.
The primary and high school girls gala days are an important part of schools development / female participation and we look forward to the 2009 Football NSW Girls Gala Days.
Hayley Todd; Female Participation Coordinator.
