I love encouraging kids to be active and giving them the tools to foster and develop a love of sport from an early age. I'm an experienced coach with a Masters in Kinesiology specializing in fundamental motor skills and children's (including those with special needs) perception of competence. I also hold a current Blue Card/Police Check and have full First Aid training. I believe in a fun and ener
getic approach helping kids develop their fundamental motor skills, confidence and social skills, which will benefit them greatly with the more complex sports later in life.
* More about the programs *
Age groups:
1.5-3 year olds "Little Lions"
3-5 year olds "Rocking Raccoons"
5-7 year olds "Mighty Mammoths"
Programs can be held indoors or outdoors.
30-45minute sessions including warm-up and cool-down
Non-competitive with an emphasis on teamwork
Clear demonstrations and instructions to the children focusing on individual guidance and correction where needed
Each lesson will focus on one/two of the 12 Fundamental Movement Skills which will end with a group sport activity relevant to the skill learned. All equipment are specifically designed and modified to ensure age appropriateness, reliability and safety. Sports introduced:
-Soccer
-Netball
-Cricket
-Tennis
-AFL
-Basketball
-Baseball/T-ball
-Rugby
-Golf
-Athletics
Objectives:
Introduce children to a variety of sports
Show children that sport and physical activity are fun, thus developing a lifelong passion for exercise. Develop and enhance age-appropriate gross motor skills, coordination and correct posture. Introduce and reinforce the importance of warm-up and stretching to help prevent injuries, and proper hydration. Teach the importance of good sportsmanship and teamwork. Decrease childhood obesity. Increase each child’s confidence. Prepare children for school and participation in the broader community. Terms and conditions:
Parents agree that by enrolling in our program they are allowing their children to participate at their own risk. In agreeing to attend a Fundamental Skills Academy program I:
Release and forever discharge Fundamental Skills Academy from all claims that I may have or may have had arising from, or in connection with, my child and a Fundamental Skills Academy program; and
Indemnify, will keep indemnified and hold harmless Fundamental Skills Academy, to the extent permitted by law in respect of any claim as a result of or in connection with a Fundamental Skills Academy program. I warrant that my child has not at any time suffered blackout, seizure, convulsion, fainting, dizzy spells or any other medical condition and is not presently receiving treatment for any illness, disorder or injury which would render it unsafe for my child to take part in a Fundamental Skills Academy program. I have read and I consent for my child to participate in a Fundamental Skills Academy program and understand the risk involved and further agree to be bound by the Fundamental Skills Academy Code of Conduct and operating rules. I acknowledge that Fundamental Skills Academy uses its best endeavours to ensure that the equipment and sporting facilities used in the program are safe and fit for purpose and acknowledge that all sports are inherently dangerous. I have voluntarily read and accept the inherent associated risks. "Fundamental Skills Academy" means all agents, and any representatives of Fundamental Skills Academy. "Fundamental Skills Academy Program" include all programs and activities that you or your child participate in during our courses and classes. This includes but is not limited to any organised sport, training, facilities and activities provided by Fundamental Skills Academy. Timetable changes
All classes are subject to change. While Fundamental Skills Academy uses its best efforts to operate classes as per the timetable published on this website, in some instances changes are required due to fluctuations in demand. No guarantee is made that classes will run per the timetable. Any changes required will be communicated to those affected prior to the date classes commence. Parental participation
Parents and guardians are required to be present for the duration of each class. Fundamental Skills Academy is not a registered child care provider and is not therefore licensed to care for children without parental or guardian supervision. We require parental participation for the 1.5-3yo) classes to maintain class structure and focus. In many instances, classes are more beneficial for participants, and run more smoothly with the involvement of parents or guardians. In the unlikely event that your child requires first aid during our classes, this will remain the responsibility of the parent. Sibling Policy
Siblings of enrolled children are not permitted to participate in Fundamental Skills Academy classes. If you have siblings attending, you must ensure that they remain off the court and do not interfere with any equipment being used throughout the class duration. Photography
From time to time your child may be photographed or video'd whilst undertaking a Fundamental Skills Academy class. Such media might be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to reproduction on the Fundamental Skills Academy social media platform. By enrolling in the Fundamental Skills Academy program you agree to such use by Fundamental Skills Academy. Parents are not to take videos or photographs that include other children in the class without the permission of that parent/guardian. Food and drink
It is prohibited for food to be consumed during any Fundamental Skills Academy class. A majority of the facilities in which we operate our classes also ban food from being consumed on the court or playing arena. Any child found to be consuming food during a class will be asked to leave the court immediately. Our classes are structured to include a drink break and we request that all children bring a drink bottle with them to each class. Illness Policy
We advise members that they should NOT ATTEND Fundamental Skills Academy classes if they:
have a confirmed case of COVID-19. You cannot attend Fundamental Skills Academy classes until you are medically cleared to return. have close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. You cannot attend Fundamental Skills Academy classes for 14 days since last contact with the confirmed case. are unwell or have flu like symptoms including: a cough, high temperature, running nose or sore throat. If you or your child present with any of these symptoms, you will be asked to leave the class and we will offer you an extra make-up class for the missed session. Staff will stay at home and self-isolate for 14 days if they are unwell or have any flu-like symptoms or if they have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
