Footy stars to run all-abilities clinic

GEELONG’s newest all-abilities club will be hosting four new football clinics on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Starting March 12, the Geelong All Abilities Stars Sports Club will kick off a four week all-abilites Auskick program at the Drysdale Sports Precinct.

The program, which will be supported by senior players from Portarlington, Ocean Grove and Drysdale Football Clubs will be suitable for children aged 5-15 years old.

It will provide participants with a great introduction into football with fun activities, small groups and quick rotations.

Goalkicking, tackle bags, spekkie bags, bump bags and marking will all be included.

Geelong Stars lead Scott Smith said members couldn’t wait to get their teeth into the football program.

“We are starting to get members from Meredith,

Clifton Springs, Armstrong Creek and Norlane, so by going down to the Bellarine Peninsula it helps to grow our program.

“If we can tap in there, it’ll be great. We’ve got 5 players already locked in.

“The clubs have been super supportive with giving us players on the day. The three clubs will help run the clinics.”

It is hoped the clinics will assist local clubs in recognising an all abilities model which they can implement within their programs.

“This is really what has started the club,” Mr Smith added.

“Everyone who has really signed up with us has tried a mainstream program, and walked away because it hasn’t been inclusive.

“Our role is to give them, the local clubs that sort of model so they can start to use it.” The sessions will run from 5.15pm to 6pm.

For more information, head to the Geelong Stars Facebook page.