Auskick is the breeding ground of future champions and the best introduction for kids into the world of Australian Rules Football.

But the ability of Auskickers to run, jump, kick, laugh, and create their own special football memories doesn’t just happen, with clubs, volunteers, coordinators and coaches all playing a huge role in creating the fun-filled environment.

The special contribution of those people and clubs will be recognised at the Karingal Football Netball Club on Thursday, September 12 at the Auskick Awards Night.

Nominees have been accepted in three categories – Centre of the Year, Coordinator of the Year and Coach of the Year – with winners to be announced from the Peninsula, Frankston/Casey and Casey Cardinia Regions.

Congratulation to the following people and clubs for being nominated for this year’s awards.

Peninsula Region

Auskick Centre of the Year

• Nominees: Rosebud JFC, Pearcedale Auskick, Beleura Auskick

Auskick Coordinator of the Year

• Nominees: Dan Hepworth (Dromana Auskick), Jo Barron (South Mornington Auskick), Josie Sierakowski (Sorrento Auskick)

Auskick Coach of the Year

• Nominees: Paul Curry (Mornington Auskick), Lee Beckett (Rosebud Auskick), Cam Wright (South Mornington Auskick), Andy Maarse (Sorrento Auskick), Ash Williams (Mornington Auskick), Tim Richardson (Rye Auskick), Caleb Newitt (Frankston Rovers Auskick), Ryan Lia (Somerville Auskick), Matilda Argus (Beleura Auskick), Glenn Simester (Tyabb Auskick).

 

Frankston/Casey Region

Auskick Centre of the Year

• Nominees: Karingal Auskick, Aspendale Auskick, Bonbeach Auskick

Auskick Coordinator of the Year

• Nominees: Dean Laidlaw (Sandhurst Auskick), Danny Clark (Aspendale Auskick), Damien Hedges (Lyndhurst Auskick)

Auskick Coach of the Year

• Nominees: Scott Flakemore (Carrum Patterson), Ryan Carroll (Langwarrin), Erol Enez (Carrum Downs), Byron Barry (Frankston YCW), Shane Antrobus (Aspendale), Jackie Winter (Cranbourne), Mick Newman (Bonbeach), Michael Odgers (Hampton Park), Michael Borrett (Bonbeach), Terry Gleeson (Cranbourne Eagles), Anthony Watkins (Carrum Downs), Brad Clarke (Karingal), Luke Cattanach (Sandhurst), Dean Laidlaw (Sandhurst), Sarina McCarthy (Bonbeach)

 

Casey/Cardinia Region

Auskick Centre of the Year

• Nominees: Officer Auskick, Narre Warren Little Magpies Auskick, Berwick Springs Auskick

Auskick Coordinator of the Year

• Nominees: Scott Dinnie (Narre North Auskick), Jarrod Mills (Clyde Auskick), Kristoffer Tiberi (Upper Beaconsfield Auskick)

Auskick Coach of the Year

• Nominees: Eric Gubiani (Pakenham Auskick), Luke Fitzsimmons (Endeavour Hills Auskick)