What is the Active After-school Communities (AASC) Program?
The Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is a national Australian Government's initiative providing primary school-aged children with access to free, structured physical activity after school. The program is designed to engage traditionally non-active children in structured physical activities and build pathways with local community organisations, including sporting clubs.
Did You Know?
* Children need at least 60 minutes (and up to several hours) of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.
* Children should not spend more than two hours a day using electronic media for entertainment (for example, computer games, TV, internet), particularly during daylight hours.
What is the AASC program?
The AASC program gives children a passion for sport and physical activity, in a fun and safe environment. It is a free Australian Government initiative that provides primary school children with a fun and safe introduction to a selection of over 70 sports and 20 other structured physical activities after school.
Benefits of the AASC program
* Access to a variety of free sports and activities
* A non-competitive atmosphere that fosters self-confidence
* Fully supervised sessions with registered coaches
* Provides a foundation for children to progress into local club sport
* Free healthy afternoon tea and access to sports equipment
* A chance to make new friends and have fun!
For further information in regard to the AASC program in your school contact Simone Gray, AASC site coordinator on 02 6884 9961.