In past seasons, more than 350 kids and over 40 coaches participated in the Auskick sessions run by South Melbourne Districts, making us one of the largest centres in Victoria.

South Melbourne Districts is again offering kids aged 5 – 12 years old the opportunity to learn and practice their footy skills in a fun and safe environment.

At each session, kids are taught basic footy skills and then get to put their skills into practice with a non-contact game. You don’t need any previous skills or understanding of footy to participate. Coffee, BBQ sausages and egg-and-bacon rolls are available for hungry and thirsty parents and participants at each session.

Groups include mixed kinder, mixed prep, mixed grade 1, and an all girls group. New to 2026 there is also a Super Kick group, this is aimed at 7-12 year olds either those getting ready to transition to junior footy or for someone just wanting a little more out of Auskick.

Come, join in the fun and be a part of the great community spirit!

Registration

Registrations are now open for kids aged 5 – 12 years old to participate in Auskick.

To register, click here.

Key information

WHERE IS IT?
Oval 11 (Lindsay Hassett Oval)
Albert Park
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WHEN IS IT?
Each Saturday (excluding school and public holidays) from 9:00am to 10:30am. Starting (Week 1) 2nd May 2026 through to (Week 9) 25th July.

WHAT DO I WEAR?
Comfortable clothing, although kids love to wear their favourite footy jersey, shorts, socks, runners or footy boots.

WHAT DO I BRING?
A footy, if you want to have a kick before or after the session.
A water bottle, to keep hydrated during the session.

WHAT DOES IT COST?
$100 for the season, plus you get a free Auskick pack of footy goodies including football,

Volunteers

South Melbourne Districts relies on families to fulfil important volunteer roles, including coaches, assistant coaches, first aid contact and running the BBQ, which raises vital funds to continue to operate Auskick.  In registering a participant, it’s encouraged that a parent or guardian will volunteer to fulfil one of those roles.  If you’re able to lend a hand in any of these roles and have a current WWCC, please e-mail our Auskick coordinator at auskick@smdsc.com.au, with your name, your preferred role and a scan of your WWCC.

Questions

If you have any questions, contact our Auskick coordinator, Billy Leek, at auskick@smdsc.com.au

aNDREWS HAMBURGERS

Greg supplies awards of a “free little andrews” to auskickers of the week.

ABN x
South Melbourne Market
144 Bridport Street
Albert Park VIC 3206
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Kirkpatrick’s Meats

Barry at Kirkpatrick’s Meats supplies our bacon and sausages

ABN x
South Melbourne Market
322-326 Coventry Street and Cecil Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
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Brumby’s albert park

Jason/Gabrielle at Brumby’s Albert Park supplies our bread

ABN 22 725 898 687
113 Dundas Place
Albert Park VIC 3206
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Contributing partners

South Melbourne Districts thanks our contributor partners who enable us to acknowledge the efforts of an Auskicker or hard-working volunteer each week and put a smile on their face. As a South Melbourne Districts Auskicking Family, please support our contributor partners’ hospitality by dropping by and enjoy their quality products and services.

Schnitz Balaclava

Jaz at Schnitz Balaclava supplies ‘Coaching Award’ vouchers for each group

ABN 31 543 229 774
Shop 4, 312 Carlisle Street
Balaclava VIC 3183
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Aussie south Melbourne

Michael at Aussie South Melbourne supplies coffee for volunteers operating the BBQ

ABN 60 907 553 168
205 Clarendon Street
South Melbourne 3205

Michael Collins
michael.collins@aussie.com.au
0438 699 712 / 9690 5503
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