Switch in Schools
Easy to teach. Easy to learn. Easy to play.
AFL Switch brings the excitement of footy into schools through a fast, inclusive and easy-to-deliver format. Perfect for school environments, Switch helps teachers get students active, engaged and participating, while keeping setup and delivery simple. Whether it's during PE lessons, lunchtime competitions, gala days or school sport programs, Switch creates more opportunities for students to move, connect and enjoy the game. Find the right format to bring Switch to your school this term.
Teacher delivered
We've created a suite of teacher resources to help teachers confidently deliver Switch, whether you're introducing football for the first time or building on existing AFL programs. The ready-to-use, curriculum-aligned lessons cover how to teach Switch, along activities to suit a range of ages, abilities and learning needs.
To access these resources, you'll need to become an AFL Schools Member. Registration is FREE and takes less than two minutes. Find out more about the benefits for AFL Schools Members below.
AFL Delivered
Let the AFL bring Switch to your school. Our experienced staff can deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned programs that introduce students to Switch in a fun, inclusive and accessible way. Programs can be tailored to suit your school's needs, from one-off intro days to running a school football competition. Switch can also be delivered through the Sporting Schools program, providing schools with a simple way to access quality coaching and football experiences for students.
School competitions
Once students have experienced Switch through lessons or school programs, school competitions provide the perfect next step to keep them playing, developing skills and enjoying the game. Switch competitions create more opportunities for participation, teamwork and friendly competition, giving students the chance to put their learning into action in a fun and engaging environment.