Whyalla football
experience
ADELAIDE Crows player Ken McGregor will take the Australian Football
Experience to Whyalla, South Australia this Saturday, July 12 as
part of Australian Football 150 Years celebrations.
Top Australian country music act Adam Brand will perform at
this free community event.
Travelling as part of the NAB 150 Tour, the Australian
Football Experience provides an opportunity for families and
children to learn about the history of Australian football while
enjoying a series of interactive activities.
Families have the opportunity to visit the Big Footy, a
nine-metre purpose-built dome which holds up to 80 people and
contains a visual history of 150 years of Australian Football. Fans
also can watch DVD highlights of the game’s history and view
replicas of the 2008 NAB Cup and the 2008 Toyota AFL Premiership
Cup.
The Australian Football Experience will also provide
interactive activities for children, including:
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Autographs and photos with the Australian Football Ambassador from
1-3pm
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Taking part in the Big Kick, a goal-kicking competition for
children where daily winners will receive an Australian Football
Experience giftpack. All children participating will have the chance
to win tickets for a family of four to the 2008 AFL Grand Final.
§
Handball Target, an opportunity to demonstrate your skills with an
Australian football.
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The opportunity to register your interest in NAB AFL Auskick or
PlayAFL.
The
Australian Game of Football, which is the official book created for
the 150th Anniversary of Australian football, will also be on
display inside the Big Footy dome. Purchase a copy of the book from
all good bookstores, AFL Stores or at Angus and Robertson for $89.95
and bring it along on Saturday to have it signed by the Australian
Football ambassador.
The Australian Football Experience and the NAB 150 Tour will
be at the following location:
WHERE: Schultz
Reserve, McDouall Stuart Avenue
DATE: Saturday
July 12
TIME: 11am - 4pm
Ken McGregor will be at the venue from
1-3pm.
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