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Copy of NSW Health Recommendations Update – 20 August

To our footy family, On Monday afternoon the NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr. Kerry Chant, wrote to State Sporting Organisations issuing new recommendations relating to community sport. Since receiving the updated advice, AFL NSWACT has been working closely with Sport

Updated NSW Health Information – 18 August 2020

Last night the NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, issued a letter to the sport and recreation sector recommending a tightening of restrictions aimed at minimising the risk of COVID-19 transmission in community sport. A Copy of the letter

Upcoming ERC Course Date

AFL NSW/ACT has released another date for Community Football Clubs to undertake the Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) Course to ensure they are compliant in season 2020. The online ERC course is for Club Officials and will take place on Monday,

Season 2020 Update

To our AFL Footy Family, Footy is back! Things may look and feel slightly different, but the magic of playing our great game will never change. As we eagerly await the first bounce of the 2020 Community Football Season, it

Return to community footy – Celebrating The Moments

Across New South Wales and the ACT, the signs of footy returning are everywhere; last year’s mud is being clapped off boots, fresh paint is being etched into the grass and mums and dads are rinsing out their thermos mugs.

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

2020 AFL Central West fixtures released

  Footy is set to make its triumphant return to NSW’s Central West when the 2020 season gets underway on Saturday, 18 July. AFL Central West are excited to announce the fixtures have now been set for the upcoming, shorter

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