Aussie Rules International
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Aussie Rules International (ARI) promotes and develops the sport of Australian rules football
internationally. Committed to working with all stakeholders to assist the international growth of the sport, its focus is on:
ARI acknowledges the Australian Football League's (AFL) role as both the keeper of the code and the world governing body of Australian football. As a development body, ARI looks forward to assisting the AFL and international bodies to identify and tap into the many opportunities and revenue streams that exist outside Australia.
In 2005, ARI secured a government grant through Sport England
to introduce Aussie Rules as a sport into schools in an effort to combat the growing obesity
epidemic and build stronger communities through youth participation. A successful pilot began at Carshalton Boys School in 2003. The school eventually replaced soccer
with Aussie rules in their curriculum for 2005. Also in 2005, the Thamesbridge College (Lions) and the Kew College (Crows) contested during the half-time break at an exhibition match in London between the West Coast Eagles
and Fremantle Football Club
in front of a strong crowd of 19,000. A second game also included Carshalton College. During 2005, 13 schools were trialled, with over 1,000 children participating in clinics and 4 schools entering teams in the London Youth Games
, which is the largest youth sport event of its kind in Europe
.
are a touring Australian amateur side, that has played Australian Rules matches in Europe (2003) and South Africa (2005).
is a non-contact version of Australian football that is currently played in London, UK.
took place in London on 9 October 2005.
The EU Cup was played under the rules of 9-a-side football (full contact) on fields conforming to standardised Rugby or Soccer dimensions (approx 100m x 65m). The primary intention of the tournament was to showcase Aussie Rules with a reduction in the number of players, held on sporting fields that are readily found in nearly every corner of Europe; without any loss in the excitement, skill or quality of the 18-a-side version of the game.
The competing teams were Israel, Catalonia, Germany, Belgium, Austria, England, Sweden, Scotland, France and the Netherlands. Belgium defeated Sweden in the grand final.
. The aim of the event was twofold: to celebrate Melbourne's ethnic diversity and harmony, and
to use the sport of Australian football (as Australia's only indigenous sport) to break down cultural and ethnic barriers. We may come from many different backgrounds but we are all Australians.
A continuing aim is to use both the high profiles of the teams and contacts made during the event to generate interest in developing the Aussie Rules Football in the respective countries. Competing teams have included Australia, Israel, Lebanon, Croatia, Samoa, Tonga, Vietnam, Turkey, Greece, Italy and the United Nations (a team of asylum seekers from 9 different countries).
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
internationally. Committed to working with all stakeholders to assist the international growth of the sport, its focus is on:
- Conducting junior clinics and school competitions
- Providing footballs, uniforms and other resources to international leagues and clubs
- Conducting development visits, especially in new and developing countries;
- Assisting with staging international tournaments, and
- Raising awareness of Australian football and the Australian Football LeagueAustralian Football LeagueThe Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL) competition.
ARI acknowledges the Australian Football League's (AFL) role as both the keeper of the code and the world governing body of Australian football. As a development body, ARI looks forward to assisting the AFL and international bodies to identify and tap into the many opportunities and revenue streams that exist outside Australia.
Aussie Rules UK
- See Aussie Rules UKAussie Rules UKAussie Rules UK was a United Kingdom organisation set up in April 2005 to introduce children in the UK to Australian rules football via an adaptation of the sport for use in schools...
In 2005, ARI secured a government grant through Sport England
Sport England
Sport England is the brand name for the English Sports Council and is a non-departmental public body under the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
to introduce Aussie Rules as a sport into schools in an effort to combat the growing obesity
Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems...
epidemic and build stronger communities through youth participation. A successful pilot began at Carshalton Boys School in 2003. The school eventually replaced soccer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
with Aussie rules in their curriculum for 2005. Also in 2005, the Thamesbridge College (Lions) and the Kew College (Crows) contested during the half-time break at an exhibition match in London between the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
and Fremantle Football Club
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
in front of a strong crowd of 19,000. A second game also included Carshalton College. During 2005, 13 schools were trialled, with over 1,000 children participating in clinics and 4 schools entering teams in the London Youth Games
London Youth Games
The London Youth Games is an annual multi-sport event held in London, England. The London Youth Games offer competitive opportunities for young participants aged 7 to 18 across 30 sports...
, which is the largest youth sport event of its kind in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Australian Convicts
The Australian ConvictsAustralian Convicts
The Australian Convicts are a touring amateur team of Australian rules football players and officials from Australia.The Convicts were formed in 2003 to help promote Australian rules football internationally through playing tour matches against international amateur sides.-Tours:The Convicts have...
are a touring Australian amateur side, that has played Australian Rules matches in Europe (2003) and South Africa (2005).
Touch Aussie Rules
Touch Aussie RulesTouch Aussie Rules
Touch Aussie Rules is a non-contact version of Australian rules football that is currently played in London, UK and organised by Aussie Rules UK.All skills are used in Touch Aussie Rules, including kicking, marking, handballing and bouncing....
is a non-contact version of Australian football that is currently played in London, UK.
EU Cup
The inaugural EU CupEU Cup
thumb|Logo of the 2007 EU CupThe EU Cup is an international Australian rules football tournament played between European national teams. Played under 9-a-side Footy rules, the tournament was first held at Chiswick Rugby Club in London, England in 2005 as an extension of the Central European...
took place in London on 9 October 2005.
The EU Cup was played under the rules of 9-a-side football (full contact) on fields conforming to standardised Rugby or Soccer dimensions (approx 100m x 65m). The primary intention of the tournament was to showcase Aussie Rules with a reduction in the number of players, held on sporting fields that are readily found in nearly every corner of Europe; without any loss in the excitement, skill or quality of the 18-a-side version of the game.
The competing teams were Israel, Catalonia, Germany, Belgium, Austria, England, Sweden, Scotland, France and the Netherlands. Belgium defeated Sweden in the grand final.
Multicultural Cup
The Australian Football Multicultural Cup was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2004 and again in 2005 as part of Harmony DayHarmony Day
Harmony Day is held on 21 March. Managed by the , Harmony Day celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of Australia and promotes a tolerant and culturally diverse society....
. The aim of the event was twofold: to celebrate Melbourne's ethnic diversity and harmony, and
to use the sport of Australian football (as Australia's only indigenous sport) to break down cultural and ethnic barriers. We may come from many different backgrounds but we are all Australians.
A continuing aim is to use both the high profiles of the teams and contacts made during the event to generate interest in developing the Aussie Rules Football in the respective countries. Competing teams have included Australia, Israel, Lebanon, Croatia, Samoa, Tonga, Vietnam, Turkey, Greece, Italy and the United Nations (a team of asylum seekers from 9 different countries).