Netball Victoria are hosting the following umpire development events designed to progress umpires' development.
Please see the below events and registration details.
C Badge Development Day A full day program designed to progress umpires towards their B Badge Accreditation. Sunday 29 October Selkirk Stadium Ballarat 10am-4pm https://vic.netball.com.au/camps-and-programs
C Badge Development Day A full day program designed to progress umpires towards their B Badge Accreditation. Sunday 12 November State Netball Centre 9:30am-4pm https://vic.netball.com.au/camps-and-programs
B Badge Development Day
A full day program designed to progress umpires towards the high-performance arena.
As we approach this weekend's Read the Play round, it's the perfect time to shine a well-deserved spotlight on one of AFL Barwon's remarkable partners – Kempe. This year marks an impressive 21-year partnership between Kempe and AFL Barwon.
Edward Wilson, the General Manager of AFL Barwon, highlights the tremendous impact of Kempe's partnership on the Barwon community.
"For 21 years, the Barwon community has greatly benefited from the immense partnership that Kempe has delivered in supporting community sport. 21 years later in 2023, AFL Barwon is extremely grateful for the continued partnership with Kempe and acknowledges the valuable contribution this partnership continues to contribute to the local community," he said.
Kempe's role within the AFL Barwon community has absolutely been instrumental, and their collaboration with Read the Play is a shining example of their dedication. Proudly serving as the founding partner of the charity from its very creation 17 years ago.
Read the Play is a unique program that cleverly leverages young people's engagement with sports and their connection to their local clubs to deliver crucial messages about mental health. It equips them with the knowledge and skills to seek help when needed, empowering the next generation of athletes to take control of their mental health and well-being.
Mental health in sports is a critical aspect of overall well-being for young athletes. The pressures of competition, performance expectations, and the spotlight can take a toll on their mental health. By fostering a culture where mental well-being is prioritised and openly discussed, Kempe and Read the Play are helping to break down stigmas surrounding mental health within the community.
In the celebration of more than two decades of partnership between Kempe and AFL Barwon, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Kempe for their continuous support. Together with Read the Play their commitment to empowering youth mental health and supporting our local sports has and will continue to make a lasting impact on the community.
We are thrilled to announce a partnership between AFL Barwon and SecMedic, aimed at elevating the level of emergency medical care and safety for the upcoming 2023 AFL Barwon Finals Series.
SecMedic will serve as the pre-hospital provider of emergency medical care across the upcoming AFL Barwon Junior Football Grand Finals, Bellarine Football Netball League Grand Finals and Geelong Football Netball League Grand Finals.
Edward Wilson, AFL Barwon Region General Manager, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, "AFL Barwon is thrilled to partner with SecMedic in elevating our game day service provision for the upcoming 2023 AFL Barwon Finals Series. Providing a safe and supportive environment for all players and spectators is at the forefront of AFL Barwon’s game day approach, and we’re grateful for the support SecMedic will deliver to support this priority."
Roslyn Newbound, SecMedic Director, shared her enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "SecMedic is excited and inspired by the partnership with AFL Barwon. Our mission as an emergency pre-hospital provider is to support the community to live well during work and play, while secure in the knowledge that care is never far away. We share this common goal with AFL Barwon and are pleased to extend the benefits of our partnership to the Barwon sporting community."
AFL Barwon and SecMedic are poised to enhance the safety and well-being of the community during these sporting events. This partnership embodies the collective commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all involved.
AFL Barwon is excited to announce that the 2023 Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Grand Finals will take place at the Lara Recreation Reserve, utilizing both of its ovals. The selection of the hosting venues was made by the AFL Barwon Staff and Commission after all AFL Barwon clubs had the chance to submit applications to host.
To accommodate ground availabilities and support the dedicated club volunteers, the Under 14 and Under 16 games will be spread across Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the final’s series.
Lara Recreation Reserve has a successful history of hosting major finals events, including the Kempe Junior Finals in 2018 and the Epworth Female Football Finals in 2019.
Chris Spence, Chair of the Lara Sports Club Football Section, expressed gratitude to AFL Barwon for entrusting their club with hosting the junior grand finals. He mentioned that the event would showcase the exceptional talent of Under 14 and Under 16 boys' football in the Barwon region. Planning for the weekend is already underway, and the Lara Football Netball Club eagerly anticipates welcoming players, families, and supporters for an action-packed program of matches.
AFL Barwon's Region General Manager, Edward Wilson, extended his thanks to Lara FNC for their support in hosting the 2023 Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Male Football Finals Series. Acknowledging the scale of these competitions, he emphasized that the two days would be memorable both on and off the field. The diligence and proactive efforts of all host Clubs - Geelong Amateur FNC, Lara FNC, North Geelong FNC, Ocean Grove Cobras FC, Ocean Grove FNC, & Surf Coast Suns FNC during the three weeks of finals was greatly appreciated.
The full schedule for the Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series is as follows:
Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series
Week 1 - Semi Finals
Saturday August 19th & Sunday August 20
Queens Park Reserve - KFC Oval and Shaw Oval (Geelong Amateurs FNC)
