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Geelong Cats Next Generation Academy Training Experiences

The Geelong Cats are inviting students to attend upcoming Next Generation Academy (NGA) Training Experiences for players born in 2011, 2012 or 2013 during the school holidays.

The Geelong Cats NGA provides young footballers from Indigenous and multicultural backgrounds with additional development opportunities and a connection to the Geelong Cats Academy pathway.

Students from all sporting backgrounds are strongly encouraged to attend. Participants are not required to be registered with a local football club, and athletes from sports such as basketball, netball, soccer, rugby and cricket are welcome. The program is particularly interested in multi-sport athletes and students with strong untapped athletic potential.

These free sessions are designed to develop athletic performance, football skills, and game understanding in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to be considered for selection in Geelong Cats Emerging Talent Squad (U14) or Development Squad (U15) matches against the Western Bulldogs in the September school holidays.

Training Experience Dates & Times

·       Horsham: Monday 29 June, 1:30pm-4:30pm @ Oval TBC

·       Warrnambool: Tuesday 30 June, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Reid Oval, Warrnambool

·       Geelong (Girls Only): Monday 6 July, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Oval TBC

·       Geelong (Boys Only): Tuesday 7 July, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Oval TBC

Registration: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/d072e8

To qualify for the Geelong Cats NGA, a player must:

·       Reside in the Geelong Cats zone in Victoria or the Northern Territory; and

·       Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; or

·       Have at least one parent born in Africa, Asia, Central America, South America or Oceania (excluding New Zealand).

For more information about our Academy program please visit our website Geelong Cats Academy or watch the video on our Academy Overview.