Blacktown City Suns Junior AFL Club

The Blacktown City Suns Junior AFL Club, located in Quakers Hill, is a vibrant and inclusive football club that is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for kids to learn and develop their AFL skills. With a vision of being affordable, approachable, and successful, the club offers a range of programmes and teams for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.

For the youngest players, the club offers the Auskick programme, designed for kids aged 5-10. This introductory programme focuses on fun and learning, with drills, games, and parental involvement. There is no scoring, tackling, or bumping, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

As players progress, they can join mixed teams in the under 9 and 10 age groups. The focus here is on development, with Sunday morning games consisting of four 12-minute quarters. There is no time-on, and players are grouped into three zones – attack, mid, and defence. The emphasis is on skill development rather than competition, and modified tackling and contact rules are implemented.

For older boys in the under 11 to 14 age groups, the club offers youth boys teams. These teams participate in Sunday morning competitions, with four 15-minute quarters and no time-on. Players are not restricted to specific zones, and up to 18 players can be on the field at a time. Tackling is permitted, and girls are also welcome to play in these teams.

Full scoring and ladder systems are in place, and finals series are held.

Similarly, the club offers youth girls teams for under 10, 12, and 14 age groups. These teams follow the same format as the youth boys teams, providing opportunities for girls to play and compete in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Blacktown City Suns Junior AFL Club prides itself on being a fun, friendly, successful, and affordable football club. It offers a range of programmes and teams for kids to stay fit, have fun, and develop their skills while fostering a sense of camaraderie and passion for the game. The club is currently open for registrations for both junior football and Auskick programmes.

Located at Wright Reserve off Pye Rd in Quakers Hill, the club is easily accessible for families in the surrounding areas. Interested individuals can find more information about the club, its people, training times, and game day information on their social media pages and club directories.

With a commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn and enjoy AFL, the Blacktown City Suns Junior AFL Club is dedicated to shaping today's kids into tomorrow's entertainers, helping them develop their passion for the game and their social skills.