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What is the Sharks Teacher Ambassador Program?

Becoming a Sharks teacher ambassador means that you have direct contact with the Sharks in regards to educational programs, coaching courses, gala days and all other events involving the Sharks and NRL. Teacher ambassadors receive a Sharks polo shirt and an inner sanctum experience with the Sharks players for themselves and their family as a thank you to committing to the Sharks and being a Rugby League advocate throughout the local community.

Backyard LeagueBackyard League aims to introduce all students to Rugby League in a safe, non-competitive and fun environment. The program equips both students and teachers with the tools to play all versions (Touch Football in the summer months) of our great game while delivering important education, health and welfare messages. There are three age categories within Backyard League. These are; Foundation –Year 2, Year 3-6 and Year 7-8. Programs involve three or five visits from the NRL Game Development Officer. The cost of your school’s backyard league program can be fully subsidised through Sporting Schools funding.

The NRL is an approved deliverer of the new ASC Sporting Schools program. For details on funding available for schools go to: www.sportingschools.gov.au

Beyond the GoalpostsThe aim of the NRL Beyond the Goalposts Program is to provide a pathway for students to learn, using Rugby League as an engagement strategy. Students will participate in a number of events/activities, organised by NRL Game Development Officers including accreditation courses for Year 9 -12 students in coaching refereeing and first aid awareness. Development Officers will mentor the student’s learning journey and Beyond the Goalposts can be incorporated into a range of ACARA accredited secondary school courses.

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Contact and Non-Contact Competitions and Gala DaysRugby League offers safe, modified and professional events that are enjoyable for students, staff and parents and that suit all abilities. Primary and secondary schools have the opportunity to participate in Rugby League tackle, league tag, touch, competitive or non-competitive competitions and gala days.

Sharks Make Bullying History Initiative

The Sharks Make Bullying History initiative aims to eradicate bullying in the Shire and beyond. Partnering with the Make Bullying History Foundation will ensure the program is delivered to every school and local community group in the Sutherland Shire.

The partnership highlights the Sharks’ determination to make bullying a thing of the past. With the Make Bullying History Foundation we will provide tried, proven anti-bullying presentations, seminars and workshops for students and parents in addition to professional development workshops for teachers. For more information and bookings please visit: www.sharks.com.au/mbhi

Community CarnivalCommunity Carnival is part of the Cronulla Sharks and the NRL’s commitment to making a positive difference in the community. It is also an opportunity to speak out on key social issues and to grow participation in Rugby League at a grassroots level. The Sharks will deliver their annual Community Carnival throughout the Sutherland Shire on Monday, February 5, 2017.

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KATE MULLALYKate is the NRL Game Development Officer for primary schools in the Sutherland Shire. Kate has been involved in the game of Rugby League for 5 years in a playing capacity at grassroots and representative levels. In the primary school setting, Kate’s roles and responsibilities include organising and running of the various school Rugby League and League Touch gala days throughout the calendar year. A current member of the Cronulla Sharks Women’s Series team, she also is responsible for facilitating the NRL

Backyard League in-school physical activity program.

HUW ELLISHuw has been a Game Development Officer for the NRL in the Cronulla region for over 8 years and part

of the game for 26 years. Throughout this time Huw has been involved in all facets of the grass roots game whether it be in school or at Junior Rugby League levels. His school based roles have been to setup and run

gala days and in school ball in hand clinics along with delivering PDHPE curriculum education programs such as coaching, refereeing and 1st aid courses.

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Junior Rugby League

CONTACT: Under 6’s to 9’s play Mini Footy, under

10’s to 12’s play Mod Footy, under 13’s to A grade play international rules. All players from under 6 to under 15 play under a safe play code. NON-CONTACT: League Touch is a hybrid version of Touch Football and Rugby League without the tackle! You can kick on any touch and have a go at kicking try conversions! Competitions are available for both juniors and adults.

How to Register as a Teacher Ambassador

Teachers, including primary and secondary contacts can register for the program on the online form:

www.sharks.com.au/community/ambassador-programs

To book any school programs or coaching courses please email or call;

Primary Schools: Kate Mullaly, kmullaly@nrl.com.au | 0438 679 303High Schools: Huw Ellis, hellis@nrl.com.au | 0423 027 969