Peter Schwab to assist with Winter Camp

AFL Coaching Director, 3 time Hawthorn Premiership player and former Hawthorn Head Coach, Peter Schwab will be helping out Saturday Morning Footy in December.

Friday December 3, 7p Coaching Clinic is CANCELLED.

On Saturday December 4, Peter will help with Saturday Morning Footy's Winter Camp. The winter camp clinic and game will run from 9am to 10.30am in Arlington VA. The camp is free. To register CLICK HERE.

Another successful season of Saturday Morning Footy! Thanks to all the players, parents, Eagles players and coaches that helped make this the best youth sports program it can be.

More photos HERE.

Big Men Fly!

Practicing "Speckies" at the Saturday Morning Footy program in June. For this drill, it is useful to have a former professional basketballer holding the ball up! (Kurt played for the Tasmanian Devils in Australia's National Basketball League).

In the drill, players run up and leap on to the bag then look up to put grab the ball. As they get better you can change things and toss the ball in the air, so players can practice their leap and timing. They also get a lot of practice falling!

Speckie practice is by far and away the most favored drill for the older players.

Saturday Morning Footy Wraps Up July 24

A hugely successful 2010 season of Saturday Morning Footy wraps up on Saturday July 24 at 9am at Bluemont Park.

As always, it is never too late to register. If you have yet to register, please do so at the field on Saturday.

Saturday Morning Footy Back July 17

After the rain out on July 10, we are back July 17.

WHEN: 9AM - 10.30AM JULY 17

WHERE: Bluemont Park, Arlington VA

Footy CANCELLED for July 10

Arlington has closed all natural turf fields until at least 12pm for Saturday July 10. So Bluemont Park is closed and we are CANCELLED for the week.

We will be back at 9am on July 17.

Enjoy the cool weather and kick a footy in the back yard or down at a park (that's not closed!)

You can also watch the replay of Hawthorn v Geelong game on ESPN3.com.

Chris

Manager of Saturday Morning Footy

Video: Saturday Morning Footy June 2010

Saturday Morning Footy kicks off with a bang

Big day for the start of Saturday Morning Footy. Over 70 boys and girls from all over the Washington DC area descended on Bluemont Park in Arlington to have a kick of the footy.

In great weather, the program began with kids and parents learning the basic skills of footy including kicking and hand passing. Then there were fun games and finally what everyone was waiting for - the big game. The Demons took on the Mighty Saints, the Bombers went up against the Crows and the Eagles took on the Blues.

Thanks to Deena Ackerman for the great pics!

2010 Introductory house league

The 2010 Saturday Morning Footy introductory house league begins June 26. The league is for players aged 9 to 15. The league plays modified rules with no tackling or bumping.

New players are welcome and can join any time during the season. To see the schedule and the teams, CLICK HERE. Note that players will take part in other activities run by the coaching staff when not playing games and so need to be at the field from 9am to 10.30am. Teams and the schedule are subject to change. If players have preferences regarding team members, please let Chris Adams know.

Saturday Morning Footy Starts June 19

When: 9am to 10.30am Saturday June 19

Where: Bluemont Park #1 (601 N. Manchester St Arlington 222203) South end of the park.

What: Clinic and games for boys and girls aged 5 to 15, to teach the skills and rules of Australian football.

How much: FREE!

To Bring: Runners (cleats preferred), water bottle, hat for sun, wear sunscreen.

Registration: Click HERE TO REGISTER.

ADULT GAMES: Following immediately after the youth program there will be 2 matches - Arl Gens v NOVA and DC v Baltimore - watch your coaches play!

Please Check In upon arrival (even if you registered online).

This is NOT a drop off program. Parents are encouraged to participate and learn the game with their children (but are also welcome to bring a camp chair and drink their favorite Starbucks beverage).

Bathrooms are located to the South of the field at the end of the parking lot.

The Arlington weather line is 703-228-4715. We play in rain (if the field is open), but not if there is thunder or lightning.

Saturday Morning Footy Rego

To register for Saturday Morning Footy click HERE. The program is for boys and girls aged 5 to 15 and runs from June 19 to July 24.

If you would like to participate in the DC Area School Footy Tournament on June 12, you can use the same form as for Saturday Morning Footy, just check the "June 12" box.

Saturday Morning Footy Coach named to US Team

Coach Jay Levesque has been named to the US Revolution to play Canada in the 2010 49th Parallel Cup in Toronto on July 31. Great stuff Jay! Carna Revos!

Coaching Course on June 12

What: Coaching course for parents and players to coach in Saturday Morning Footy

Where: Bluemont Park

When: 11am Saturday June 12

How much: FREE!

We will have an introductory coaching course for parents and Eagles players interested in helping coach Saturday Morning Footy. Please complete the Online Coaching Course prior to June 12 (2 to 3 hours, although the course doesn't have be completed in a single sitting). For your birthdate enter 01/01/10.

DC Area School Footy Tournament June 12

WHAT: School footy tournament for boys and girls in grades 3 to 6
WHEN: 9am to 11am Saturday June 12 2010
HOW MUCH: FREE!
WHERE: Bluemont Park Field #1 (601 N Manchester St Arlington VA 22203)


On Saturday June 12, the Baltimore Washington Eagles are hosting the inaugural DC Area School Footy Tournament. The tournament is for boys and girls in grade 3 to 6. We will also offer a free clinic to boys and girls aged 5 to 8 who are not participating in the tournament and we encourage boys and girls in the higher grades to participate by assisting with coaching and umpiring (no experience necessary).


Players will be assigned to their school, unless that isn't possible in which case combined teams will be formed. Each team will be assigned an experienced coach to assist them and every player will go through the basic skills and rules of footy prior to the tournament. No experience or knowledge of the game is required to participate.


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Note that it is the same registration form as for Saturday Morning Footy - check the box for June 12 to register for the Tournament)

Video: DC Open Day 2010

Shae's snap!

Ask #50

Collingwood's #50, Shae McNamara, is hoping to be the first American to play AFL.

What is it like to live in Australia? How is the gym at Victoria Park? What is your favorite part about playing footy?

If you have a question for Shae, CLICK HERE and fill out the form.

Perfect Start to 2010!

The Baltimore Washington Eagles Open Day and Youth Footy Clinic was a perfect way to start 2010. It was a picture perfect spring day at Bluemont Park and lots of families and kids made the most of the weather. We had a little over 30 boys and girls participate in the free clinic which included both a U8 game and a U12 game between the Junior Eagles and the Junior Blues.

For more pics check out the slide show on the right sidebar.

Registration for the 2010 Saturday Morning Footy program is NOW OPEN. Click HERE to register for the FREE program.

Vietnam Swans teach footy to kids in Hanoi

2010 Baltimore Washington Eagles Open Day

Time: 10am to 2pm (KIDS CLINIC AT 12.30P)
When: Saturday March 20
Where: Bluemont Park, 601 N Manchester St Arlington VA 22203
What: Free clinics and games for all ages. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

The Baltimore Washington Eagles will open their 2010 season with a full day of footy and social activities including a Kids' Clinic, an Open Training Session for all interested parties. The day's events will begin with an open training session at 10am followed by a DCFootyKids' Clinics and game starting at 12.30pm at Bluemont Park in Arlington. Boys and girls aged 5 to 15 are welcome to participate in the fun and free activities to learn the skills and rules of the great game of Australian football. The Eagles will run an adult clinic for any potential players or supporters looking to learn how to play Australian Rules football. We'll show you all the basic skills and then have a co-ed, non-contact Ausball game. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate.

Come down and meet members of the best Australian football team in the USA as well representatives of the national men’s team, the US Revolution and the national women’s team, the US Freedom!

The Eagles are a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) who run local adult and youth competitions in the Washington/Baltimore area and field a representative team that competes in the First Division national competition. Website: http://www.baltimoredceagles.com/ and http://www.dcfootykids.blogspot.com/. For information on adult footy contact Tony Goodman at president@baltimoredceagles.com or 734-330-4832, and for information on youth footy contact Chris Adams at ChristopherPAdams@gmail.com or 703-217-3625.

Ready for 2010?

Are you ready for another great season of footy?

The main season will run from second last Saturday in June through to the fourth Saturday of July at Bluemont Park in Arlington VA.

Saturday Morning Footy is for boys and girls aged 5 and older. No experience or knowledge of the game is necessary. The program teaches the skills and rules of Australian football through fun games and activities. The games are non-contact with emphasis on participation and having fun in a safe and encouraging environment.

If you are interested in participating or coaching or would like our coaching staff to visit your school or organization then email Chris Adams at christopher_p_adams "AT" hotmail "DOT" com.