Gear up for the big season aheadThursday, December 24, 2015 - 2:55 PM

Our state’s young footballers have the chance to test their bodies and maximise their performance at the Rookie Me Pre-season Camp, which kicks off in January, in a first for WA.

Rookie Me Pre-season Camp, formerly known as DraftStar AFL, will provide athletes the opportunity to challenge themselves both physically and mentally and assess their progress.

The two-day camp held at Trinity College will teach young footballers, between the ages of 10 and 18, the importance of goal setting, game development and personal growth.

Fremantle Football Club superstar and Rookie Me Ambassador Stephen Hill will be making an appearance at the camp and said the event gives young athletes the opportunity to be recognised for their talent.

“It’s important to set yourself up during the pre-season for the season ahead. The Rookie Me Pre-Season Camp gives athletes the opportunity to learn different skills from past and present AFL players and be recognised for their talent," Mr Hill said.

"This program will definitely give you the tools to kick start your footy season and I am really excited to be a part of Rookie Me and support the development of young athletes.”

Rookie Me is also hosting a combine testing event at the conclusion of the camp on January 30.

The combine testing event gives both males and female footballers, 10 years of age and older, the opportunity to test their ability and strengths and see where they rank amongst other players across the country.

“Growing up in WA, I would have loved to have had access to a system that would let me find out how I ranked against other players in the nation. It’s a great indication on how you are tracking," Mr Hill said.

Stephen Hill holds the AFL Agility record – 7.77 seconds (2008 Draft Combine)

"I’m still proud to say that I hold the record for the AFL agility at the Combine. So come along to the camp and see if you can beat me!”

Players will test their speed, endurance and power in the 20 metre sprint, AFL agility, standing and running vertical leaps and beep test.

Click here to find out more about the Rookie Me Pre-Season Camp.

Click here to register for the Combine Testing event.