SIMON RIDDOCH - SENIOR & U18 FOOTBALL
Further to the recent email placeholder invitation that I have sent through, please see below a quick update and RSVP request for the 2024 AFL Barwon Club Managers, Coordinators Game Day meeting #3:
RSVP Form
- Please confirm your attendance via the Microsoft Form – LINKED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NOTICE. Any issues accessing the form, please let me know. There is a section to include any suggested agenda items or topics.
Calendar Invite
- A calendar Invitation/Placeholder has been sent to all people on this email with details for the meeting.
Agenda
- The official final agenda will be issued during the event's week. Please let us know any agenda items you would like discussed on the day, via the below RSVP form.
A reminder of the meeting details:
Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024
Time: 6.30 pm till 7.30 pm (approximately)
Location: AFL Barwon Office 204 Roslyn Road Highton (Highton Reserve social rooms) – No online attendance.
This placeholder has been sent to attendees from the Game Day Match Day Paperwork meeting.
Can Club Managers please forward this email to anyone who hasn’t received it and may want to attend the Game Day Team Managers Meeting #3?
Please let me know if you have any questions or issues regarding the above or wish to discuss any aspects of this email.
Will Ross - Junior Football
We are excited to announce the 2024 U9 girls’ competition will be run in collaboration with AFL Victoria this year!
AFL Victoria are strong supporters of the transition from Auskick to Community Football within our region, and this 2024 offering will align equitably for both boys and girls transitioning. There are offerings for both Mixed & Girls but are run separately, so for the girls, it will remain a girls-only competition.
2024 AFL Barwon - Unders Program:
- Participants: This remains a girls-only competition, providing a supportive environment for girls wanting to give footy a go.
- Competition Details: It is a FREE 6-week competition where girls can represent their Junior Football Club.
- Start Date: The season kicks off on 9th August, with games starting from 4:15pm.
- Club Jumpers: All participants will be provided with club jumpers by their respective junior clubs.
- Format: The competition will feature small-sided mini-games played against other clubs, fostering skill development and teamwork.
For any queries regarding the program, please reach out to Will Ross.
Will is our dedicated point of contact for both Unders offerings and as such, will be the main contact for this Girls-only opportunity.
Fixtures and timings will be finalised and communicated closer to the start of the competition.
We encourage all interested girls to participate, and we look forward to another successful season!
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Chloe Prout - Junior Netball
This year saw record numbers trial for our eight AFL Barwon teams across Bellarine FNL and Geelong FNL, with one 13&U team, two 15&U teams, and one 17&U team in each league.
Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, and umpires for their dedication and achievements, making this a standout year for AFL Barwon.
Three coaches from the program have outlined the highlights of their experiences, with all results listed on the link below.
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Tackle Your Feelings
This webinar aims to bring together volunteers at community level who want to learn more about the role of a wellbeing coordinator.
Guests will hear from a panel of experts who will share tips on how to influence the club environment, plus provide an insight into best practice at the elite level. The webinar will also be relevant for clubs that do not have a wellbeing resource, but would like to understand how to set this role up for success.
ERDI FOUNDATION - COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS AUSTRALIA
Females are 30% less likely to survive cardiac arrest than their male counterparts.
Thanks to Community First Responders Australia, we are offering an opportunity for First Aid Training (HLTAID011) for AFL Barwon Clubs with a focus on the sub-optimal survival rates of women experiencing cardiac arrest in our community.
If you are interested in taking up this opportunity, please register your interest by emailing Sean Atkinson (
Tim Secombe - Club Development Lead
Hi Everyone,
Can I please ask that the following information is directed to the appropriate section of your club as you see fit?
As always, if you would like assistance with any of the below, I would welcome any opportunity to speak to your committees/Individuals to discuss how I can support you in season 2024.
All the best,
Tim Secombe (
Just a reminder from the City of Greater Geelong that there 2024-25 Community Grants are open. Funding is potentially available for your Club. Please refer to the below link for information on the range of grants that are available. In particular, you may want to look at the Community Infrastructure Grant which may appeal to many.
Officially opened 26/03/2024. It is really pleasing to see many clubs in our region signing up for this raffle. It is such a seamless, easy way to register. Please consider registering now by following this button below.
With over $290,000.00 in prizes up for grabs. What a fantastic opportunity for our clubs to raise much needed income, with all ticket sale proceeds going directly back to your club, no strings attached. I have a few ideas that could benefit your club in achieving more income from this raffle in need. Just ask!
As you are well and truly aware Club Volunteers are the glue that keeps our Clubs together. Without them our clubs just would not function. You know that you’re one of them!
Thank you to the 25 Clubs that took the opportunity to reward & recognise their volunteers by nominating & registering for this fantastic initiative. This serves as a wonderful recognition for all the unpaid hard work that they do for your Club. I am hopeful that some of these nominations are short listed and potentially win their category, as the additional reward is that they are in the running for some fantastic prizes courtesy of the AFL.