Auskick & Superkick

For Boys and Girls Aged 4 to 7

Auskick

The perfect introduction to Aussie Rules football!

AFL Auskick is where young champions begin their football journey. Designed for boys and girls aged 4 to 6 (Must be turning 5 in 2026) , Auskick is a safe, fun, and inclusive program that teaches the fundamentals of the game in a friendly, community-focused environment.

Through games, skill activities, and modified match practice, participants develop essential football skills like kicking, handballing, evasion, and teamwork. Children are grouped by age, size, and ability to ensure everyone can participate safely and confidently—no tackling, no rough play, just pure fun!

Parents are encouraged to join in, making it a stress-free, active experience for the whole family. Every session finishes with the club song, creating a sense of community and celebration.

Willoughby Wildcats Auskick Details:

  • When:Sundays, Arrival time 8:15 am, Start 8:30 am
  • Where:Gore Hill Oval
  • Session Structure:
    • Games to develop motor skills, evasion, and football techniques
    • Small group, non-contact games
    • Sessions run for 60 minutes, with the following groups on offer Level 1 (U5’s), Level 2 (U6’s) and All Girls Group.
    • Players rotate through forward, centre, and back positions
  • Focus:Fun, safety, fair play, inclusion, and participation

Superkick – The Next Step in Footy Fun!

Superkick is the AFL’s tackle‑free, skill‑building footy program for kids turning 7 years old, who want to develop their skills, make friends, and keep the fun going after Auskick. Whether your child has finished Auskick, is new to footy, or just loves being active with mates, Superkick is the perfect way to stay involved in the game!

What to Expect:

  • Weekly 60‑minute sessionscombining skills and gameplay.
  • Each session includes fun skill activitiesfollowed by modified match play where kids put what they’ve learned into action.
  • Games are tackle‑free, using tag instead of contact, so everyone can play safely and confidently.
  • Small teams (typically 5–9 players per side) mean more involvement for every child.
  • Held at the same location each week, with no extra training days or long travel required — easy for busy families!

Superkick focuses on confidence, skill development, teamwork and fun — all in a supportive, inclusive environment. It’s a great progression from Auskick, and a stepping stone towards junior club football if your child wants to keep going!

Willoughby Wildcats Superkick Details:

  • When:Sundays, 8:30 am
  • Where:Gore Hill Oval
  • Session Structure:
    • Warm‑up and energiser games
    • Skill development activities (kicking, handballing, marking, decision‑making)
    • Modified, non‑contact match play

 

2026 Season Key Dates Auskick and Superkick 

Come & Try Days (Auskick/Superkick/Junior)

  • Sunday 1 March– Afternoon
  • Sunday 29 March– Morning

Administration & Club Events

  • Fixtures Finalised on PlayHQ– Thursday 10 April
  • WWC Fundraiser– Date to be confirmed
  • Club Photos– Date to be confirmed
  • Sunday 13 September– End of Season Presentation

Auskick/Superkick Dates

  • Sunday 19 April– Round 1 & Auskick/Superkick Commence (please note the season is aligned with Junior Footy)
  • Sunday 16 August– Last Auskick/Superkick Session
  • TBC – Gala Days will be bounced closer to start of the season
  • Sunday 13 September– End of Season Presentation

More information and how to sign up

Registration includes an Auskick backpack loaded with interesting stuff including an Auskick ball, cap and drink bottle, team photos, participation trophy and insurance.

Talk about it at your school or preschool. Bring your friends along. Our first gathering will be in late March. All registered players will be contacted with details.

Note late registrations are welcome but early registration helps get ready for the season.  The season runs until mid August

Core Values

Fun and safety

Auskick is about learning physical and social skills.

The emphasis is on fun in a structured environment. The format is simple: fun warm ups; teaching skills by showing and practice followed by a non-competitive game of footy. In games, players are matched on size and ability for safety and to encourage participation. Players are positioned in three zones to reduce congestion, but rotate positions in breaks.

The AFL rules are modified for maximum participation and opportunity for personal achievement. Auskick does not permit tackling, smoothering, stealing the ball, diving on the ball or kicking off the ground. Further, to encourage skills, once a player gains possession all other players back off to allow the player to kick or handball unchallenged. The language of marks and possessions is AFL but the basic skills of kicking, catching and evasion are intrinsically useful and transferable to any sport.

Each week, encouragement awards are given out and the club song is sung. No Auskicker will ever feel left out. Emphasis is on being a good sport, developing physical and social skills and having fun.

Child and parental participation

Parents are encouraged to participate under the guidance of the coaches and they are amply rewarded by fun quality time in physical activity with their children.

For games, players are grouped according to age and experience for safety and to encourage participation.

Managed by the community for the community

Auskick depends on parental participation on the field and off the field. The program is well supported by the AFL and the volunteer coaches receive great training and support. Auskick families enjoy a friendly (non-competitive) atmosphere. Looking for numbers or being a reserve doesn’t happen in Auskick. Every player is included.

Auskick is all about having fun, getting to know the other folks and participating the development of your child/children and community.