Australian Rules Football Academy (ARFA)
The Australian Rules Football Academy (ARFA) is a selective program developed to foster the pursuit of excellence in the sport of Australian Rules Football. The ARFA program focuses on the fitness, skills, tactics, strategies and mindset required to be able to contribute in a high-level team environment. Our goal is to develop well-rounded young people, with a sense of appreciation for community, willingness to work hard on their own game, but also to give back through coaching and umpiring.
Students who are involved in the ARFA program from Year 7-10 will experience at least 500 hours of expert instruction, gameplay opportunities, fitness development and relevant theory such as; nutrition and diversity in sport. The Year 10 ARFA course is structured as a Stage 1 Integrated Learning subject, allowing students to earn 20 SACE credits, and attend their own 3-day camp where they undertake a range of community activities in Balaklava, from our base in Halbury.
We work closely with our local SANFL club Norwood FC, who provide guest speakers and players for clinics, and who work with our ARFA classes. There is a compulsory subject fee connected to the ARFA program that provides for; ARFA branded clothing, equipment maintenance, and football related excursions.
The ARFA curriculum pattern incorporates:
Students who are involved in the ARFA program from Year 7-10 will experience at least 500 hours of expert instruction, gameplay opportunities, fitness development and relevant theory such as; nutrition and diversity in sport. The Year 10 ARFA course is structured as a Stage 1 Integrated Learning subject, allowing students to earn 20 SACE credits, and attend their own 3-day camp where they undertake a range of community activities in Balaklava, from our base in Halbury.
We work closely with our local SANFL club Norwood FC, who provide guest speakers and players for clinics, and who work with our ARFA classes. There is a compulsory subject fee connected to the ARFA program that provides for; ARFA branded clothing, equipment maintenance, and football related excursions.
The ARFA curriculum pattern incorporates:
- Year 7: Full year ARFA (HPE) subject
- Year 8: Full year ARFA (HPE) subject
- Year 9: Full year ARFA (HPE) subject
- Year 10: Full year ARFA (Stage 1 Integrated Learning) subject
Applications are now open for the 2026 intake!
