The Box Hill Hawks and Collingwood will this weekend play off for the “Training for Life” Cup when they go head to head in round 14 of VFL action.
The “Training for Life” Cup provides a unique opportunity for both AFL Victoria and Skills Victoria to promote Education and the value of training to a wide cross section of the community.
As a major partner, Acacia’s involvement with AFL Victoria extends across both the VFL and TAC Cup competitions, helping to ensure the on field AFL Pathway is clearly defined and well established.
With a community development focus, Acacia has been assisting AFL Victoria create and develop off field opportunities by establishing an educational pathway that aligns with the on field component.
In areas such as Communication Skills, First Aid, Finance, Nutrition and Injury Management and prevention, both the Certificate Two and Certificate Three qualifications allow each player to develop in critical areas away from the football field, enhancing career options into the future.
From an AFL Victoria perspective, this provides options for players to establish a career outside football, which is a priority and the importance of this can’t be underplayed.
CEO of Acacia, David Griffin says the partnership with AFL Victoria has been positive.
“The programs are making a real difference and we are pleased to partner with AFL Victoria and provide a level of education that assists players in developing further career opportunities”.
Minister for Higher Education and Skills, the Hon. Peter Hall MLC is attending the game on the weekend, and believes it is a great chance to showcase the programs that groups like Acacia have in place.
"I look forward to watching the inaugural VFL “Training for Life” Cup match between the Hawks and Collingwood at Box Hill.
“It's going to be a great game and a great opportunity to highlight the range of training options available to all Victorians. Like many VFL and AFL players today including Carlton's Matthew Kreuzer, I also juggled my playing career with completing my studies to prepare for my future after football,” Hall said.
“Whether you're a footy player or a fan, this game is all about showing the importance of continuing to learn and develop new skills and how it's now easier to access these opportunities through Victoria's thriving vocational education and training sector."
At half time there will be a goal kicking competition run, with members of the crowd taking part for great prizes.
As well as playing for the inaugural Cup, the match takes on season defining proportions for both sides. Over recent weeks the top eight teams have quickly increased the gap between eighth spot, and Box Hill and Collingwood in ninth and tenth spots respectively. A defeat this week could see either team drop three games behind eighth spot on the ladder, proving difficult to make up with 8 rounds left in the season.
Last Modified on 01/07/2011 17:46