A Community of Saints 2018 Community Perspective 2018 | Page 17

Next Generation Academies
(NGAs) were borne out of
a need to develop junior
footballers across the board,
with a particular focus on
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander and multicultural
talent. Each AFL Club was
allocated a geographic zone,
with the Saints owning the
TAC zones – Sandringham
(VIC) and Dandenong
(Frankston LGA).
NEXT GENERATION COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Schools Programs
Various Multicultural & Indigenous Programs
Junior Talent Program: Align with
local leagues and establish talent
programs to enhance junior player
development
(6-11 years)
ELITE TALENT
25 Multicultural &
Indigenous participants
JUNIOR TALENT
(16-18 years)
South Metro Junior
Football League &
TAC CUP
NGA Community
Programs
Sandringham Dragons &
Dandenong Stingrays
(16-18 years)
Community Programs: Grow and
develop the game in our region
Frankston District
Junior Football League
(12-15 years)
TAC Cup: Mainstream talent
pathway for junior talent program
graduates
Elite Talent Program: Identify
and develop Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander and multicultural
players in our zone who qualify as
draft concession players
The Saints NGA Community Programs consist of school
programs and various multicultural and indigenous football
programs that contribute to the growth and development of
the game in St Kilda’s NGA zone.
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