The AFL and our State and Territory affiliates provide a wide range of services and support to primary and secondary schools throughout Australia. Our development network extends across 93 regions (39 Metropolitan & 54 country) and is serviced by over 200 full and part time staff.The AFL development network, in collaboration with participating schools and supportive teachers, facilitates and delivers a wide variety of fun and safe Australian Football programs designed to engage students in physical activity and develop fundamental motor skills. It is through such programs students develop positive physical, social and behavioural skills, which have a positive impact on academic achievement.Total football participation in 2005 was 539,526. This figure reveals that there were:• 272,976 participants in club competitions• 139,549 participants in NAB AFL Auskick• 112,594 participants in school competitions and recreational football• 4,937 participants in veterans competitions• 9,530 participants in dedicated womens/girls competitionsIn 2005, Australian Football programs provided the following opportunities for school students across the country:• 5,024 teams (3,300 primary school teams & 1,724 secondary school teams) participated in school football competitions greater than six weeks in duration involving over 111,201 primary and secondary school students.• 30,819 clinics and promotions were conducted involving 1,068,675 studentsThe AFL, through its State and Territory football bodies, offers a wide range of programs and resources to support the school system including:• School Curriculum Resources• Teacher Professional Development• Coach Accreditation Courses• AFL Player Appearances• Equipment and Resource Support• AFL Teacher Ambassador Program• AFL Youth Leadership ProgramDetails about these programs and resources are contained in the Game Development sections of the AFL web site.For more information on the programs and support provided by your State’s AFL affiliate please click on the relevant link below:AFL NSW/ACTAFL Northern TerritoryAFL QueenslandAFL TasmaniaFootball VictoriaSouth Australian National Football LeagueWestern Australian Football Commission