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THE BARWON BULLETIN

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

EDITION 14
November 7, 2024
(LAST UPDATED - November 7, 2024)

General Updates

Player Registrations & Player Transfer Period

Player Registrations commenced on the 1st of October allowing Clubs to register new or returning participants earlier should they wish to, noting that the decision on when to open these registrations remains at the discretion of your Club. 

November Player Transfer Period will be reintroduced in 2024 allowing for Player Transfer Requests to be lodged between 1 November and 30 November. 


Clubs setting up a registration form 

Please ensure that you are making your registration form visible understanding some clubs will hide their registration form if you are, for example, at capacity or offering registration initially to previous participants before making it visible. 

Rego fee set >$0.  

REMINDER - Upcoming Meetings & Life Member Nominations

Annual General Meeting

The Bellarine Football Netball League, Geelong Football Netball League, and AFL Barwon Football Commission Limited Annual General Meeting’s will be held on Wednesday 27th November at Buckleys Entertainment Centre.

All AGMs will be held in-person, as per the event specifics below:

  • Bellarine Football Netball League
    Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
    Time: 6:00pm
    Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 
  • Geelong Football Netball League
    Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
    Time: 6:30pm
    Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 
  • AFL Barwon Commission
    Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
    Time: 7:00pm
    Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre

Apologies for either AGM are requested to be brought to the attention of the AFL Barwon Regional Manager, Edward Wilson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 5:00pm, Tuesday 26th November 2024.

A digital copy of the Annual Report will be available to all attendees on Wednesday 27th November for your perusal in-person.


Upcoming GFNL & BFNL Club Meetings

BFNL Club Meeting

When: Tuesday November 12th

Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm

Where: AFL Barwon Office, Highton Reserve

GFNL Club Meeting

When: Wednesday November 13th

Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm

Where: AFL Barwon Office, Highton Reserve

All agenda item requests were to be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by COB Wednesday 6th November.


BFNL, GFNL & AFL Barwon Life Member Nominations

We are seeking any nominations for any suitable applicants for Bellarine Football Netball League, Geelong Football Netball League, and AFL Barwon Life Memberships.

 To nominate, please complete the below nomination form on the relevant link below.

Life Membership Nomination Forms

Bellarine FNL – https://forms.gle/iCgQ45mYQXEw9jtb9

Geelong FNL – https://forms.gle/iCgQ45mYQXEw9jtb9

AFL Barwon – https://forms.gle/ZSSnGd7TdccTWHJKA

If you have any issues with the above forms, please contact Sean Atkinson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

If you cannot complete the online form, manual applications inline with the bylaws will be accepted.

Umpiring

Umpire Registrations Are Now Open
Umpire & Umpire Coach registrations for AFL Barwon are now open!
If you are returning umpire you will need to login to your OfficialsHQ where you will be prompted to a create new AFLid or link your existing AFLiD to your OfficialsHQ account.
Once this step has been completed you will be able to login to your OfficialsHQ account and complete your 2025 registration and update your details.
New Umpires, you will need to register via the link below 👇
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.

Commercial Partnerships

Club Development

Container Deposit Scheme Fundraising Opportunities 

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. 

Get Active Victoria Kids Voucher Program

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.

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