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THE BARWON BULLETIN

The official noticeboard for AFL Barwon Club Officials & Volunteers. Updated weekly on Thursday. 

EDITION 12
October 24, 2024
(LAST UPDATED - October 24, 2024)
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Community Awards Night Winners

AFL Barwon has celebrated and recognised the Football and Netball leaders for the 2024 season at the Community Awards event held at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.

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Ian McTaggart honoured with Club of the Year Award Naming

The AFL Barwon Commission is proud to announce the that the prestigious AFL Barwon Club of the Year award has been named in honour of Ian McTaggart, in recognition of his unparalleled service to the football and netball community. McTaggart, who resigned from the AFL Barwon Commission in 2022, was a founding member of the Commission when it was formed in 2012, capping off more than two decades of dedicated leadership within the region.

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Joy Grubb acknowledged with coaching honour

AFL Barwon is proud to announce that the Senior Netball Coach of the Year award has been named in honour of Joy Grubb, a true icon of netball whose dedication and commitment to the game have inspired generations of participants. Grubb's remarkable career, spanning several decades, has left an indelible mark on the netball community through her leadership, mentorship, and exemplary sportsmanship.

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Media Highlights

    Netball

    2025 Junior Netball Representative Program

    Trial Registrations

    Trial registrations for the 2025 Junior Netball Representative Program close on the 6th November.

    As part of the Representative Program, teams will train and compete in a weekly competition as well as compete at Association Championships. More information on the program can be found on our website. 

    We will be hosting three trial dates on Sunday 10th, 17th and 24th November 2024. Times for each age group are as follows.

    • 13&U: 8:30-10:15am
    • 15&U: 10:15-12:00pm
    • 17&U: 12:00-1:30pm

    REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/o5AtrVDosBNfQFBHA

    Coaching Applications

    Coaching applications for the 2025 Representative Program are closing soon! With the aim of selecting more teams for next year, we have plenty of positions available! 

    The position description can be found on our website. 

    APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/EmKf4mUQbCg3pxwr5

    Selectors needed for trials

    We are seeking selectors to assist with the AFL Barwon Representative Netball Trials on the 10th, 17th and 24th November.

    Please send all expressions of interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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    Umpiring

    VACANCY - AFL Barwon Head Umpire Coach & Recruitment and Retention Lead (Colac)

    AFL Barwon provides governance and strategy development for Football and Netball across the Barwon region. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team as Head Umpire Coach & Recruitment and Retention Lead in the Colac Region.

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    Commercial Partnerships

    Buckleys AGM Notice

    Buckleys Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday November 21st 2024 at 7pm in Buckleys Auditorium.

    Buckleys AGM Notice
    Epworth Geelong Women's Health Event
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    Next Generation Academy Come & Try - Session 2
    The Geelong Football invites female and male participants aged 11-15 years from multicultural and Indigenous backgrounds to the second session of the Next Generation Academy Come & Try Days held at Northern Bay College Goldsworthy Campus.

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    Loco Reversible Jumper Special

    Club Development

    Club Development Update
    Author - Tim Secombe

    Local club fundraising opportunity through new Container Deposit Scheme partnership

    Local football clubs across the state will be supported to raise funds and become more sustainable through a new partnership between AFL Victoria and Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic). CDS Vic provides the opportunity for Victorians to return eligible drink containers for a 10-cent refund.

    The Get Active Victoria kids voucher program is back

    Eligible kids can receive up to $200 to cover the costs of memberships and registration fees for programs like local club footy, Auskick and Superkick

    2024 Goal Post Kick-start Subsidy Program

    Victorian football clubs and/or affiliations, including schools and councils, as approved by AFL Victoria, can apply for a $1000 subsidy to upgrade goal posts, thanks to PILA.

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