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GROW AMERICAN FOOTBALL

The Champions Project is the name we have given the initiative to fund clubs, individuals and other groups to help deliver Football into NZ communities.

NZAFF Champions Project 2024/2025

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The Champions Project is the name NZAFF have given this initiative to help fund individuals, clubs and other groups kickstart American Football Activities around New Zealand. 

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One of the challenges that NZAFF faces is how to get the great sport of American Football out into communities NZ wide.

The goals of the Championship Project are to: 

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  1. Increase Awareness 

  2. Increase Participation 

  3. Increase an athlete's American Football skills & abilities.

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Individuals, clubs or other organizations interested in championing American Football activities within their local communities are welcome to apply.

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Champions Project funding is available upon application, and is approved on a case-by-case basis for local initiatives only. 

2024/2025 Champions Project applications are open until 30th April 2025, or when funds run out, whichever comes first.

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Champions Project funding grants are agreed upon short-term contracts not as an ongoing source of funding for delivery activities; it is envisioned that the work done by the Champion leads to self-sustaining activities.

 

Champions Project activities eligible for funding for the 2024/2025 season are:

  • Create and Deliver a Tournament

  • Create and Deliver a Weekly Competition for Juniors & Youth

  • Deliver Weekly Scrimmages for Juniors & Youth

  • Skill specific development workshops

  • Provide local news content

  • Have-a-go days with Sports Clubs or with Corporates

  • School Holiday Program activation

  • Have-a-go days at Primary/Intermediate/Secondary Schools

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Notes:

  1. The Champions will not necessarily be expected to deliver 100% of the project themselves and at times may be supported by third parties, but we do see the Champions taking overall responsibility for the planning, promotion and delivery.

  2. Please note this is a kick start initiative for new activities and are not available for second or subsequent years of running events.

  3. The NZAFF Champions Project initiative is subject to annual review. NZAFF reserves the right to adjust/remove this offer at any time.

  4. 2024/2025 Champions Project applications are open until 30th April 2025, or when funds run out, whichever comes first.

  5. The NZAFF Championship Funding Matrix can be found on page below.

  6. Champions Project funding is only available upon application. Terms and Conditions apply.

 

To apply for Champions Project Funding please complete this Champions Project Application Form. 

 

For further info please contact  Shernice Henry, NZAFF Programme Coordinator | admin@nzaff.co.nz or 0211974664.

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