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THE BARWON BULLETIN

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

EDITION 16
November 21, 2024

General Updates

BFNL, GFNL & AFL Barwon Annual General Meetings

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

Click here for the Agenda

Geelong Football Netball League
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 

Click here for the Agenda

AFL Barwon Commission
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Buckleys Entertainment Centre

Click here for the Agenda 

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.

2025 Geelong FNL Fixture Requests

A Google link form is currently open for Geelong FNL Clubs to complete requests for the 2025 Fixture.

The Google link form was emailed to Senior Football and Netball contacts on Thursday 14th November.

Please refer to the email and complete any requests by COB Friday 22nd November. 

Finals Footballs for Sale

ATT: AFLB Senior & Junior Football Managers & Coordinators

We have used Footballs from the 2024 Finals Series that would be perfect for training balls, now available to be purchased.

There are limited amounts of Size 4 and Size 5 leather footballs available for $50 each.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information or to make an order. 

Football

Netball

By-Law and Competition Rule Feedback Due

ATT: Netball Directors and Coordinators

A reminder that feedback on the previously distributed proposed competition rule and by-law changes is due by COB TODAY (Thursday 21st of November).

Feedback must be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in writing.

Player Payment Compliance Checks

ATT: Netball Directors, Coordinators, Treasurers

With the due date for player payment reporting having passed, the operations team will now commence compliance checks on all submissions. This pertains to correct reporting, all contracts supplied, and correct amounts paid in line with contracts. 

If any discrepancies are identified, you will be contacted to provide reasoning, or any missing information or documentation.

Umpiring

Umpiring Uniform Purchase

ATT: Club Umpire Coordinators and Umpires

I have had quite a few questions over the last few weeks about merchandise. Please see some information below! 

Umpire Jackets – LINK TO PURCHASE

The jackets will be available every order window 1-7th of each month from October – June of each year.

Next order window is Dec 1st – 7th

Umpire T-shirts  LINK TO PURCHASE

Stock for this item is held more regularly, so orders can be placed at any time.

Umpire Shorts and Skirts

Stock for this item is held more regularly, so orders can be placed at any time.

Club Development

Good Sports Awards 2024 

Nominations for the Good Sports Awards 2024 are now open to all community sporting clubs who are part of the Good Sports program.  
 
The Awards shine the spotlight on success, celebrate the volunteers who are the backbone of Good Sports clubs and provide clubs with the recognition they deserve for reducing harms from alcohol and drugs in their communities, and creating even healthier sporting environments.   
 
There are cash prizes of up to $2000 for winning clubs!

COGG Update - Submit A Proposal For Works

Wanting to make changes to City-owned community assets?  Submit a proposal for works to enhance or upgrade one of our facilities. 
 
Proposed works include anything that might potentially be fixed to an asset or ground, for example: sports lights, facility or pavilion, sporting infrastructure, turf management etc. 
 
The proposal for works must be approved before the commencement of any project. 

Have your say in the 2024 Sport & Recreation Census

Thanks to the many clubs under the COGG Local Government Authority (LGA) that took the opportunity to have your say around future facilities & recreational needs. 

It is not to late to have your say with the census closing at 5pm 30th November.


Why should you contribute?

The City of Greater Geelong’s growing population and continued passion for sport means that it’s time to evaluate the use of our facilities and levels of participation in sport, to plan for our future recreational needs. 
 
By completing the Sport and Recreation Census you’ll provide us with a clearer understanding of your club and its members. The results will inform us to better support your organisation and sport into the future. 
 
Along with helping us understand sport and recreation trends, completing the census will assist in recognizing constraints on pavilions and reserves, understanding where gaps and opportunities exist, and identifying who, when and how people are using our facilities and reserves. 
 
We thank you in anticipation of your support of growing Geelong’s reputation as an active, healthy, and engaged community by completing the survey. Please see our 2024 Sport and Recreation Census attached. 

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.

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. 

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