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.

December 13 Punting Camp!

On Sunday December 13, the Baltimore Washington Eagles are conducting a punting camp for junior and adult players. The camp will take place at the Gunston Bubble (1390 28th St S Arlington VA).

NOTE: ARLINGTON WEATHER LINE IS 703-228-4715. As the Bubble is inside, we will probably continue with rain, but if there is a winter storm with dangerous driving conditions then we will reschedule the clinic.


The junior clinic for boys and girls aged 8 to 13 will begin at 1pm and run to 2.30pm. The adult clinic (aged 14 or over) will begin at 2.30pm and run to 4pm.


The camp is offered for FREE and it is open to anyone interested in learning how to punt.


Would you like to punt like the Philadelphia Eagles Sav Rocca or the Arizona Cardinals Ben Graham? Both former Australian football players. How about kick like an Australian Wallaby or New Zealand All-Black half-back? Most international rugby teams include an Australian footballer on the coaching staff to help with rugby's kicking game. Play Gaelic and want the skills of County Kerry's Tadhg Kennelly? Would you want to punt better in flag or tackle football? Want to be able to punt to feet or kick it over the half as a goalie in soccer? Want to punt a ball through a basketball net from the half-court line?? Want to be a better footy player for Arlington's Saturday Morning Footy or the Baltimore Washington Eagles? If you answer "YES" to any of these then the December 13 Punting Camp is for you!


Click on the link to REGISTER for the FREE camp.

Collingwood signs American

Arizona Cardinal's Ben Graham punting for Geelong

Philadelphia Eagles Sav Rocca punts for Collingwood

Former AFL player Mike Byrne coaching the All-Black kickers

Tadgh Kennelly kicks a point for Kerry in All-Ireland final

Irish player punts a basketball goal

Ashlawn Elementary Global Citizenship kickoff

We are going to be at Ashlawn Elementary's Global Citizenship kickoff on Tuesday October 20 demonstrating Australian football in the gym starting around 7.30pm.

Click the link to download a flyer for the DCFootyKids program.

Washington Post Video of the Eagles

Presentation to 2009 USFooty Admin Conference

Junior Footy at USFooty National Championship

At the 2009 USFooty National Championship Tournament in Mason OH there will be two FREE junior footy clinics and a Junior Footy Exhibition game on Sunday prior to the Division 1 National Championship game.

Junior Footy schedule

Saturday October 10 1 pm Coopers Field: Free clinic/game

Sunday October 11 1 pm Division II Field: Free clinic/game

Sunday October 11 3.35 pm Coopers Field: Junior Exhibition game

All events will take place at Heritage Oak Park in Mason OH. If you are participating, please plan on arriving 10 or 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Click on the link to REGISTER FOR JUNIOR PROGRAM AT NATIONALS.

AFL Grand Final in Washington DC

On Friday, September 25th, the Australian Embassy in Washington, DC will be hosting a Grand Final Party to celebrate the final match of the AFL season. Experience the greatest game on earth in the wonderful setting of downtown DC. The doors will open at 10pm and the game will begin at midnight. You should purchase your tickets in advance as they will not be available at the door. Tickets are $15 a piece, which includes one complementary drink. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing tickets to attend the event.

2009 Report on Saturday Morning Footy

To view the report (pdf) click: DC's Saturday Morning Footy: A report on the Baltimore Washington Eagles junior football program.

Video: Daniel Motlop goal kicking

Saturday Morning Footy 2009 wraps up!