Aussie Rules UK will be running an Under-16 junior competition in London in 2008. It will be known as the ARUK Under-16 Junior League.

The basics are:

• 5 high school teams
• Full-contact Australian football
• Weekly competition, commencing late April 2008
• Boys aged 14-16
• All playing uniforms, footballs, umpire uniforms etc. supplied
• Children will be taught how to run and administer the competition
• Children will also be trained to umpire (field, boundary & goal)
• Double-headers each week
• Bye team will supply umpires
• Best players will be chosen to represent England at the 2008 International Cup in Melbourne, Australia
• Emphasis on increasing participation, creating player pathways & sustainability

The Aussie Rules Schools Sport Education program has been designed to shift the responsibilities of organising and managing a sport program to the children. This allows students to experience a more complete sporting program that allows them to do more than just play the game.

Amongst other benefits, the program enables students to develop self-confidence, optimism, high self-esteem, respect for others, and achievement of personal excellence.

The Under-16 Junior League will be a fantastic and enjoyable experience for all involved, and we look forward to your involvement.