AFLS - Social Aussie Rules Football - Atlanta Coed Team Sport

Atlanta Social Games Move Delayed A Week

With the incoming weather this first Saturday of December we have decided to postpone the Social game of Aussie Rules Football this week and will make it up in January. Though it does give all the players an extra week to invite some new players down for this great Atlanta coed sports game.

This Atlanta coed game game can really be played by anyone that can get off the couch. Being an Atlanta social sports game we know you have many options for the same sort of enjoyment. But we are sure that every new player to our AFLS football game will have a great time.Added to that its a free social game in Atlanta for anyone who wants to just try it out.

And like most social sports there is an after game social event where we even put on a few free drinks to enjoy.  So come join us and bring some mates!

Social Australian Rules Football Moves to Grant Park

The next 6 games of our Atlanta Social Sport, AFLS - Social Australian Rules Football, will be at Grant Park Atlanta. The move will bring a better field surface and amenities, so plenty of positives as we look to grown the social aspect of this Atlanta social league.

If you are interested in Pickup Sport in Atlanta then this is for you. The first game of AFLS is always free so come down with some friends and try it out. We supply everything including water and snacks afterwards as well as putting on a few friendly drinks afterwards at the Kirkyard Pub in Kirkwood. You can join the league or play when you want, the option is yours.

All you need is some active wear and at least some running type shoes. Cleats can help but are not entirely needed unless the field is a little damp.

Social Aussie Rules Football is a modified game of AFL football, Australia's #1 sport. No Australia's #1 sport is not rugby, never has been. Atlanta Social Aussie Rules football is fun, 100% safe with no tackling or contact permitted and all rules are designed to make the game safe for everyone. The players that have participated in the last year have been aged from 10 to 60.

So reach out to us and let us know you are interested. You will not regret it. Great fun, social sport with friendly people to meet.

AFLS Season Kicked Off With Come Back Win

The Season 3 of Social Aussie Rules Football kicked off Saturday with a very close game and the Burgundy team came back from the depths to snatch victory in the last quarter. With several new players experiencing an Australian Rules Football game for the first time, as the game progressed they really got the hang of things and had a huge impact.

Final scores were Burgundy Bottlers 6.10.46 to the Grey Geese 7.2.44

Important:

Games 2 thru 7 will now be played at Grant Park Rec and you can use the link on the side to map it, but it is where the Kookaburras have played before.

We welcome everyone to come out and get some winter fitness going. This is a fun safe game, that anyone can play ...and be good at.

We Saw you at Chomp & Stomp - Come Try out AFLS

We had a blast at Chomp & Stomp, glad you were able to drop by and try some Kangaroo Chili and maybe some Coopers Pale Ale from Australia. We would like to invite you to come down and try AFLS, Social Aussie Rules Football.

The game takes 5 minutes to learn and is a ton of fun. Your first game this week is free just to try out and we supply everything, all you need are some sports attire, jogging shoes etc, (cleats are not necessary) and be up to the challenge of learning a brand new game. After the game we socialize at the Kirkyard Pub in Kirkwood and we put on a few drinks for free. Yes this truly is a social sport.

So use this link to SIGN UP for this weeks game or any game for that matter. We look forward to having a kick around with you and maybe a refreshment or two. Cheers

AFLS Fall/Winter Coed Season 3 Begins Nov 10th

The Kookaburras Fall/Winter Social Australian Rules Footy promotion kicks off with our entry of 'Hoppin Hot Kangaroo Chili' in the annual Chomp & Stomp Chili Cook-off in Atlanta this Saturday November 3rd. Come down to Cabbage Town just outside downtown Atlanta and try some of our Chili...and maybe wash it down with a free sponsors Coopers Pale Ale.

The following week November 10th we commence our Fall Winter League with a Free Come and Try Day. Everyone is welcome and try AFLS. You know the S stand for social right? The game is easy to learn in just 5 minutes and afterwards we gather to get to know each other better over some refreshments.

Let us know if you need more info and catch is on our FB page here.

AFLS Social Sport Starts Saturday with Free Day

Season #2 of AFLS, Social Aussie Rules Football, kicks off here in Atlanta this coming Saturday May 5th with a "Come and try free" day. The game is Co-ed and just like Aussie Rules Football but with no tackling or contact by players, so is completely safe for men and women of all ages to play.

So if you would like to join a bunch of fun people, maybe get a little fitter in a friendly game environment, then this is the game for you.

The games at N.H.Scott Park, Tilson Rd Decatur, will be played Saturday mornings from 10.00am. Map it here Google Maps

The season itself comprises of 7 weeks of games, with a free wicking t-shirt, drinks and snacks at games and socializing afterwards. It truly is a great way to stay active and make great new friendships.

You can sign up here on the www.aflsocial.com website and we are offering a discounted early bird sign up fee of just $45 or use Venmo by sending it to 678 628 8151

Reds Take The Win For Atlanta AFLS Season 1

In a unsurprising result the Red Coed Atlanta team lead by Chris Drick took out the inaugural 2018 season of AFLS in Atlanta by 24 points. With somewhat solid core group of players that regularly attended weekly games, the Reds went through the entire season undefeated and were crowned last Saturday with the new Kookaburras AFLS/AFLX trophy.

Runners-up were Paul Balding's Black shirts, who were gallant in defeat and were able to secure 4 wins in the 6 game regular season. Afterwards the players enjoyed drinks at a pub in Kirkwood, fast becoming the home of Coed sports in Atlanta AFLS and AFLX, for players post game refreshments.

During Season #1 of of our new Coed Social Aussie Rules football program 50 players participated in the 7 games with 25 of those trying Aussie Rules Football for the first time. Season #2 will commence with an all comers free day on May 5th. Be sure to sign up with the early bird discount of $45 on the www.aflsocial.com website.

1st AFLS Season = Social Aussie Rules Success

The first AFLS season here in Atlanta was a huge success no matter which way you look at it. Taking on the challenge to open up our game of Aussie Rules Football to as many people as possible, for a continual Social Co-ed league, the Kookaburras designed and organized AFLS season 1 after taking input from many areas.

The AFLS game no tackle version of the game, named after the Australian Football League and the Social component of the game, was trialed in Atlanta over 5 weekends from November to January. The Kookaburras took on much of the advice, comments and Ausball rules ratified by other team leaders around the USAFL, mainly from Baltimore and Sacramento. The Kookaburras would like to thank those who's advice contributed to our success.

Finding a field were we could play 2 games simultaneously was a huge win, enabling four teams to play concurrent games, a streamlined set up, organization and later socializing aspect, was a big win.

Through the trial games and Season 1 there have been 50 players take part in the AFLS games so far, with more than half getting a taste of Aussie Rules football for the first time, in a friendly social setting. With the finals of Season 1 to occur on April 14th after a short Easter break, Season 2 will roll out on May 5th with a "Come and Try Free" day. If you want to get active, meet some great new people, AFLS is the game for you. Our participants ranged from 20 years old to 60 years young, proving that it really is a game for everyone.

Cindy Batten Shows AFLS Truly is For Everyone

Just maybe to prove that anyone can play AFLS, Social Aussie Rules Football, one of our debut players on Saturday was Cindy Batten. Cindy recently celebrated her 60th birthday. As many might be aware she has followed her Atlanta Kookaburra's Life Member husband Jim, around the USA many times to watch him play and umpire Aussie Rules Football for the Kookaburras over the past 14 years or so.

Cindy is no couch potato either, as an avid and competitive tennis player and her work caring for dozens of pets daily, ensures that exercise is part of her day. So it was not hard to imagine a game of AFLS would be out of her reach. With a few great possessions and a Super goal assist to her teammate Madison, Cindy let it be known that a few extra birthdays than some, should not hold you back from playing this great version of Aussie Rules Football.

Congratulations Cindy on possibly being the most senior female Aussie Rules Football player in the USA.

AFLS Game 2 and 30 Players Play

We keep setting records each week. For game 2 of the AFLS season 30 players took to the field in the two games played side by side. In a close affair on Field 1 Chris' Red team held onto win in a probable upset over Paul's Black team. A few super goals by the ladies on the team by Madison & new comer Cindy might have been the difference.

Over on Field two, Ryan's Blue team bounced out to an early lead but was soon overrun by a polished performance of Linley's Gold. Virginia kicked a super goal for the Blue team right on the final siren to give them some lift for next week.

An awesome two games of AFLS, Social Aussie Rules with now over 50 individual players having played the game in the new league or trial games. Pretty amazing we think.