Riding high on the World Cup performances of the Subway Socceroos and CommBank Matildas, the popularity of football continues to grow with Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ’s school programs ranking as the top sport among schools.
The latest Term 2 Sporting Schools statistics have revealed that football has clinched the top rank among school sports for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the popularity of the sport amongst school age kids.
Term 2 saw 44,954 students across the country undertake a Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ program, contributing to a total of 71,609 participants engaging with the world game for the year so far.
Launched during Term 2, the Festival of Football program proved an instant hit, engaging 8,028 children in its initial roll out. This initiative emerged as the top choice for teacher-delivered bookings across Australia.
The MiniRoos coach-delivered program was the most common package purchase of all programs across Australia.
Over 2,800 sessions were delivered in a 112 day period across the first two school terms, reflecting Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ's commitment to promoting the sport across the community.
With 64% of the yearly target already achieved in the first two terms, Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ's school outreach efforts are looking to take off again on the back of the CommBank Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023â„¢ performance on home soil.
The funding window is open 14 August - 25 August.
If you are keen to get your Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ programs in your school during Term 4, email schools@footballaustralia.com.au or visit the Sporting Schools page for more information.
