AFC JUNIOR FOOTBALL
What we offer:
AFC is home to one of the premiere Junior Football programs in New Zealand and the only 'Junior Flag Football' competition in the country.
FLAG fOOTBALL:
Junior Flag Football is for boys and girls aged 10 to 14. Flag Football is a non-contact sport and offers a safe, fun introduction to American Football. No experience or equipment is necessary.
COACHES:
Our experienced coaches are all fully certified in both Flag Football and full contact American Football. As well as American Football, they also have many years experience coaching other sports and have a qualified first aider amongst their ranks. Their key focuses are on safety, development and enjoyment.
Format and competition:
AFC run a five-a-side Junior Flag Football competition between February and April each year. Games are played on Friday evenings at Marshland Domain on Prestons Road, next to the Prestons subdivision. Optional training and skills sessions are offered to all players as well. We welcome registrations from new teams and also from individuals wishing to join one of our already established teams.
How DO I GET MY child INVOLVED?
For more information about Junior Flag Football and how to register, head to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/CanterburyJuniorFlagFootball/ or email [email protected]
HOW DO I GET MY School INVOLVED?
AFC is also actively seeking school involvement in our programs. We have a full-fledged Flag Football unit ready to go for all schools in the Canterbury region. If you or a school is interested, please contact us: [email protected]
JUNIOR FOOTBALL 2017
After an amazing 2 days at the Canterbury Junior Football Development Camp, we are proud to announce our 2017 Development Squad. It was a grueling 2 Days in the heat, but the skill set and action from these players blew us away - making it a hard decision to name a squad of 15 from a total of 43 players.
CLASS OF 2017 | AFC JUNIOR FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CAMP
Awesome day at Day 1 of our Canterbury Junior Football Camp! A lot of skill and some great plays being made. Looking forward to Day 2 tomorrow and the games ahead!
JUNIOR FOOTBALL 2016
FIRST EVER JUNIOR PROGRAM: JUNIOR WOLFPACK 59 - 21 JUNIOR WARHAWKS
The morning kicked off with a bang as the Junior Wolfpack took on the Junior Warhawks in a high flying battle of touchdowns and defensive plays.
Picked from the Canterbury Junior training camp held in the Term 3 Holidays, the Junior 'Pack and Junior 'Hawks put on quite the show.
the Junior pack came out on fire with a quick touchdown to get the games rolling. Connections from Mitch Shaw to Laura Hewitson for the 'Pack proved crucial as the speedster bounced around defenders along side of 'twinkle toes' Dante Buchanan.
Boston Canton and Ethan Clarke put up a spark as the 'Hawks bounced back with clutch catches from Luca Crocker and Cooper Freeman all leading to epic aired out Touchdowns.
The Junior Pack showed a dominance on the field as they held out the 'Hawks offensively.
The Pack won 59 - 21.
Junior Wolfpack:
QB - Mitch Shaw - 5 TDs
RB - Laura Hewitson - 2 TDs - 1 RTD
WR - Dante Buchanan - 2 TDs
WR - Stjin Lutters - 1 TD
Junior Warhawks:
QB - Boston Canton - 2 TDs
WR - Luca Crocker - 1 TD
WR - Cooper Freeman - 1 TD
WR - Ethan Clarke - Int TD
The morning kicked off with a bang as the Junior Wolfpack took on the Junior Warhawks in a high flying battle of touchdowns and defensive plays.
Picked from the Canterbury Junior training camp held in the Term 3 Holidays, the Junior 'Pack and Junior 'Hawks put on quite the show.
the Junior pack came out on fire with a quick touchdown to get the games rolling. Connections from Mitch Shaw to Laura Hewitson for the 'Pack proved crucial as the speedster bounced around defenders along side of 'twinkle toes' Dante Buchanan.
Boston Canton and Ethan Clarke put up a spark as the 'Hawks bounced back with clutch catches from Luca Crocker and Cooper Freeman all leading to epic aired out Touchdowns.
The Junior Pack showed a dominance on the field as they held out the 'Hawks offensively.
The Pack won 59 - 21.
Junior Wolfpack:
QB - Mitch Shaw - 5 TDs
RB - Laura Hewitson - 2 TDs - 1 RTD
WR - Dante Buchanan - 2 TDs
WR - Stjin Lutters - 1 TD
Junior Warhawks:
QB - Boston Canton - 2 TDs
WR - Luca Crocker - 1 TD
WR - Cooper Freeman - 1 TD
WR - Ethan Clarke - Int TD
