More than 150 grassroots football and netball clubs across Victoria will share in more than $1 million as a reward for helping prevent death and serious injury on our roads.
Successful clubs will receive up to $10,000 from the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) Club Rewards Program aimed at rewarding clubs that have promoted road safety throughout the season.
The rewards are a welcome boost to grassroots football following the second season in a row severely impacted by the COVID pandemic, which has meant clubs have had fewer opportunities than normal to raise funds.
The program is part of the TAC’s 30-year partnership with AFL Victoria and provides a platform to speak directly to Victorians travelling hundreds of kilometres on the state’s roads every year for training and games.
Brad Scott, Head of AFL Victoria, thanked TAC for its commitment to community football.
“TAC has been an incredible supporter of community football in Victoria over many years and the Club Rewards Program is yet another major show of support.
“Clubs, participants and volunteers will benefit tremendously, with the financial boost made all-the-more important given the challenges so many clubs and communities have faced in the past 18 months.”
Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ben Carroll echoed this sentiment, acknowledging the challenges and the loss of key fundraising events.
“This program is an opportunity to support clubs and reward them for their dedication to promoting road safety and keeping their members and the community safe on our roads.” Carroll said.
Clubs will use the money initiatives including safety improvements; launching a women’s team; updating equipment and facilities; upskilling members, coaches and providing medical training; and providing information sessions on topics such as mental health.
AFL Victoria-affiliated clubs from across the state were able to apply for the program by showing their support to road safety throughout the season, including taking part in the TAC’s Band Together campaign.
Successful clubs from AFL Barwon
11 clubs from AFL Barwon are among the TAC Club Rewards Program recipients. These clubs are:
The AFL Barwon Commission has decided at Monday evening’s meeting that a form of recognition will be awarded to the highest ranked team at the point the season was cancelled.
This will be for all competitions that were cancelled due to the Victorian Government’s Roadmap to deliver the National Plan.
This recognition will be presented to clubs at the 2021 presentation dinner. The date of this event remains to be confirmed due to the current restrictions on patrons at indoor venues.
Notes: List of cancelled competitions
All Geelong Football Netball League Competitions
All Bellarine Football Netball League Competitions
All Senior and Junior Female Football Competitions
AFL Barwon wishes to advise the Total Team Points (TPP) for the 2022 Senior Football and Netball seasons. Thisencompasses Senior Male Football, Senior Female Football and A Grade Netballacross the Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League, DOW Bellarine Football Netball League, Colac and District Football Netball League, Geelong and District Football League and Epworth Senior Female Competitions.
The AFL Barwon Player Points System Policy (PPSP) local by-laws document is reviewed annually, in conjunction with the Community Club Sustainability Program (CCSP) working party and AFL Victoria.
The updated AFL Victoria Player Points System Policy, AFL Barwon Senior Female Football Player Points System Policy, AFL Barwon Netball Player Points System Policy, and local by-laws document will be circulated to clubs over the coming weeks.