AFL Barwon is saddened to hear of the passing of Geelong Football Netball League Life Member, Jack Grapsas.

Jack was rewarded for his service with Life Membership of the GFNL in 2003.

The AFL Barwon Chairman, Commission, Geelong FNL President & Board, AFL Barwon Staff and all member clubs extend their deepest sympathy to Jack's family.

Please see below upcoming dates for Netball Victoria courses being ran in Colac region.

JUNIOR COACH TRAINING SESSION

Practical hands-on session for those coaching/supporting NetSetGO, 9&U, 11&U, 13&U. This is a non-accredited session designed to build an understanding of teaching skills and techniques to junior players in a fun and engaging way.

Sessions will run for 1.5 hours and all participants will receive resources via email after attending the session.

Tuesday 28 March

Eastern Reserve, Colac

6pm-7:30pm

Free

Register here https://forms.gle/e6fE4ETwhBd4Cnxb9

MENTOR WORKSHOP

Focuses on the mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities, constructive feedback skills, the do’s and don’ts of mentoring, and expectations of beginner umpires.

Friday 31 March

6pm-8pm

Eastern Reserve, Colac

$35

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

INTRODUCTION TO UMPIRING

Learn the basic characteristics of becoming an umpire, using your whistle and hand signals effectively, infringements and sanctions, and positioning on the court.

Monday 17 April

10am-12pm

Bluewater Leisure Centre, Colac

$20.00

Register here https://vic.netball.com.au/events#149

SAVE THE DATE

GAME AND MATCH MANAGEMENT – NEW WORKSHOP

Topics include providing umpires with improved understanding of the protocols relating to Section 13 of the Rules of Netball and the instances when they should be applied and aims to increase an umpires' confidence to apply the Game Management section in matches, and gain a better understanding of the difference between Match Management techniques and Game Management requirements, and how these can work together.

Tuesday 9 May

6:15pm-8:15pm

Central Reserve, Colac

$35.00

Registration link to come.

The AFL Barwon Region will be hosting an Australian first, All-Abilities Football Netball League in 2023.

In an exciting addition to the Football and Netball competitions in Barwon region, the All-Abilities Football Netball League competitions adds further diversity and community opportunities to play both sports.

The All-Abilities football competition will commence its inaugural season with four Clubs - Bell Park FNC, Geelong West Giants FNC, Newcomb FNC & St Joseph’s FNC, fielding Football teams. The currently established All-Abilities Netball competition will be aligned to new league.

The 2023 All Abilities FNL season will commence the week of April 29^th and run until August 12^th. The football will take place fortnightly with each participating club hosting the competition. The current netball competition will also look to move to a club-based operation on a weekly basis.’

The season fixture will be released in February.

AFL Barwon Region General Manager Edward Wilson was quoted “The development of the AFL Barwon All Abilities Football Netball League is a culmination of tireless enthusiasm and resourcing, across several groups of dedicated individuals to make this League, a reality”.

“AFL Barwon acknowledges the opportunity this League will provide to the local community and is grateful for the expertise of Leisure Networks, and the four inaugural Clubs, in partnership, to drive our vision and strategy”.

“All aspects of League administration, competition and operational management have been devised with the participant and participation in mind. We believe the future of the League requires foundations that AFL Barwon and Clubs alike can build from, and we’re proud of what we’ve collectively achieved”.

“I am proud of the collective attitudes and commitment from several groups and individuals within our community, to make this opportunity a reality in 2023, and I thank the community in advance for their support and passion of the inaugural season - one of its kind in Australia”.

Any new players, who are not already assigned to a club and wanting to play in the AFL Barwon All-Abilities League can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

The 2023 version of the Game Plan, the club education seminar event is being held at GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park on Sunday 19^th February.

The event is a great opportunity for club volunteers, officials, and coaches to collect the necessary for the upcoming season. It also provides a chance for attendees to interact with AFL Barwon staff and other club volunteers.

To register for The Game Plan 2023, please simply go to the following link and register for the sessions you wish to attend.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-game-plan-2023-tickets-522305057487

The Game Plan Agenda and Session Guide can be found here.