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We must play our part to keep footy alive!

Ahead of the return to competition this weekend, we remind our footy family that it is our collective responsibility to comply with the NSW Public Health Order. To ensure we create and maintain a safe environment for all players, umpires,

Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) Courses

There is a number of compulsory compliance items that clubs must complete prior to the commencement of the 2020 season. Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) Accreditation All matches from Under 13’s to Seniors, require a minimum of one person to have

Return to Play Protocols Education and Q&A Session

Getting your team and venue ready for Round 1 AFL NSW/ACT will be hosting a “Return to Play Protocols and Education Session” to discuss the protocols for your team and home venue prior to Round 1. Date: Wednesday, 15 July

Return to Play Update – July 14

Dear AFL Riverina Community, The AFL Riverina Board met last night to consider how we will proceed with Season 2020. To date, the NSW Government advice on community sport has not changed and competitions are able to proceed subject to

Return to Play Update – July 10

MEMORANDUM – Update 8 on Season 2020 With advice from clubs in the past 48 hours of their withdrawals from the Riverina FNL & Farrer FNL competitions, the AFL Riverina Board have decided that it is not feasible to operate

Grassroots Sport Fund – Applications Now Open

  The Grassroots Sport Fund is part of the NSW Government’s Community Sport Recovery Package – helping support the sector to get back on its feet. The Grassroots Sport Fund will provide a one-off grant of up to $1,000 to

Return to Competition Education Sessions

Ahead of the commencement of the 2020 Community Football Season, AFL NSWACT will be hosting a number of free online education sessions. Ground Manager Education Session Ground Manager webinar is primarily for prospective new Ground Managers but could also be

Return to Contact Training from 1 July

From Today, Wednesday 1 July, Clubs and Teams will be permitted to return to contact training and match practice.  In line with the recently revised NSW Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 4) 2020, and the

A New South Welshman that represented Victoria

Australian Football celebrates its 140th anniversary in New South Wales this year after the founding of the NSW Football Association in Sydney in 1880. To commemorate, 140 coaches, players, umpires, administrators and media personalities from both the Elite (VFL/AFL) and Community

Return to Play Update – June 10

Dear AFL Community Clubs and local stakeholders, AFL NSW/ACT welcomes the Acting Minister for Sports announcement today that from 1 July 2020 adult community sport competitions can restart at the same time as 18 years and under. To ensure players