FAQS

All events fall within the VIC school holiday period during January, April, July and September. See the exact dates on the Schedule section on the any of the Program bags.

Please note: Due to circumstances out of our control, dates are subject to change. If this occurs, all registrants will be informed in a timely-manner.

No, all of our events are aimed to be conducted during the school holiday period (on the weekdays), to ensure there is as little interference with schooling and other sporting commitments as possible.

Please refer to the RM Academy website (https://academy.rookieme.com) or the Contact page if you have any further enquiries. During office hours, we also have a Live Chat option on the RM Academy website.

Signing up for the RM Academy is a commitment. We endeavour to provide detailed schedules in advance, to ensure any scheduling conflicts are solved ASAP.

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide any refunds or compensation for missed events; however, some of the online course material will be made available for athletes – and RM Academy athletes also have the option to call our coaches for a chat.

Rookie Me is the Official Talent ID Partner of the AFL; in saying this we focus on the individual requirements of the athletes in our program and strive to provide the best opportunities that are available for all.

These academies are open to all athletes of varied skill levels.

We request athletes who register for our programs are passionate, coachable and willing to further their football, physical and personal development.

Each Athlete will be placed into their relevant group on the RM Connect System. As part of this exclusive RM Academy Community, the athlete will be able to view all upcoming event information.

It is vital for athletes to stay up-to-date, by regularly logging on to their athlete profile on the RM Connect System.

Please email all enquiries to: academy@rookieme.com

Overall the program is designed to fulfil a whole year of learning in an intensive based structure.

RM Junior Academy athletes experience approximately 55 hours

RM Pro Academy athletes experience approximately 62 hours

RM Elite Academy athletes experience approximately 70 hours

RM Women's Academy athletes experience approximately 62 hours

These hours are dedicated to our face-to-face camps (over our ten-month holiday program).

Program hours (not accounted for):
Online programs and education via our exclusive Club Room education portal (on our site); and 24/7 access to our coaches to seek advice and be mentored throughout the whole RM Academy duration.

Locations are dependant on the course-type and availability of facilities. Past RM Academy programs have been held at AFL Club grounds, VFL Club grounds, local club grounds and at our partner schools. Athletes will be notified on the finalised locations in a timely-manner, before each event via the Rookie Me System.

Please note: while we strive to ensure locations are secured from an early date, they are subject to change based on availability and ground conditions to facilitate the requirements of the program.

At this stage, we have one official academy in Victoria. This academy is open to athletes nationwide to register

All athletes nationwide are able to become involved in our Academy – our camps are currently located in VIC. The Academy currently hosts athletes from all around Australia.

All events fall within the VIC school holiday period during January, April, July and September.

Please scroll down to the Schedule on the Program page to see exact dates.

Please note: Due to circumstances out of our control, dates are subject to change. If this occurs, all registrants will be informed in a timely-manner.

The cost per athlete is quoted on the website (based on the available age-specific program) – this covers the registrant for the duration of the 2021 RM Academy.

Please contact the office via the Contact page to discuss further, as there may be an option for athletes to still be part of our Academy depending on specific age groups.

Please continue to the final step in the checkout process, there is an option to change your payment structure. At this point you are able to select a payment plan as an option. Please note that payment plans are not available for single-camp purchases.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page to keep track of any upcoming promotions.

If you have three or more sign-ups/registrations per family, please Contact our office.

Your Rookie Me subscription will be extended for the duration of the Academy to your original subscription; therefore, you will not lose your current subscription.

Please ensure you enter your promo code at the final step in the checkout.

Registering for the RM Academy entitles one Rookie Me System subscription for the duration of the program, per Academy athlete.

Registration guide on the RM Academy site:

For new members of the Rookie Me System, please complete registration at https://www.rookieme.com/join using the email address provided for the athlete on the RM Academy site.
After successful registration to the Rookie Me System, an invitation will appear after logging in to the Rookie Me System for the first time.

For existing members of the Rookie Me System, an invitation will appear on the Rookie Me System after logging in for the first time since registering for the RM Academy.
If you are having any issues with the above, please hit the chat button below or email support@rookieme.com.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page to keep track of any upcoming promotions. If you have three or more sign-ups/registrations per family, please Contact our office.