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EDITION 67
February 18, 2026
(LAST UPDATED - February 11, 2026)
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General Updates

The Game Plan | Club Education Event

AFL Barwon invites all clubs and officials to attend the Game Plan: Club Education Event, a key information session designed to prepare clubs for the upcoming 2026 football and netball season.

Eastern Hub, Geelong
285A McKillop Street, East Geelong VIC 3219
Sunday 1 March
9:30am – 2:00pm

This essential club education day will bring together administrators, coaches, coordinators and volunteers for a series of practical and informative sessions aimed at supporting strong, compliant and sustainable clubs.

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AFL Barwon Annual General Meeting

AFL Barwon advises that the following documents are now available in preparation for the upcoming AFL Barwon Annual General Meeting (AGM):

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the above documents ahead of the meeting.

 

AFL Barwon AGM Details

  • Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

  • Time: 6:00pm (adjusted time)

  • Venue: Buckleys Entertainment Centre 

AFL Barwon looks forward to the attendance and involvement of its members and stakeholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Lucy Cammiss joins the AFL Barwon Commission

AFL Barwon is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucy Cammiss to the AFL Barwon Commission. Lucy was appointed to fill a casual vacancy on a one-year term at last Tuesday evening’s Commission meeting.

Lucy brings extensive experience across elite sport, commercial partnerships and media, with a highly regarded career spanning more than two decades in the AFL and broader sports and entertainment industries.

As Founder and Director of boutique talent management agency The Lighthaus, Lucy has worked with some of Australia’s most recognisable sporting and media identities, securing and managing long-term commercial partnerships with leading national brands. 

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AFL Barwon welcomes Ayden Gras

AFL Barwon is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayden Gras to the role of Operations Coordinator in the Football Department.

Ayden brings a strong connection to community football across the Barwon region, complemented by valuable experience working within both the AFL system and the broader sports and commercial sectors.

Ayden has gained experience with AFL Victoria, where he worked across football operations and administration, contributing to the delivery of programs and competitions at a state level. He also brings strong organisational and customer-focused skills from his time with Cotton On.

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Court Clash 26

AFL Barwon is excited to launch Court Clash 26 supported by The Athlete's Foot — the ultimate tune-up event to kick-start your 2026 netball season in style! 

Set at Kardinia Park, this high-energy, tournament-style day is designed for A and B grade squads, delivering quality match play, strong competition, and a genuine finals-like feel before the season begins.

The event is open to clubs from across the entire Barwon Region, providing match ups of non-traditional opponents.

Court Clash 26 details are as follows:

Sunday 22 March 2026
Kardinia Park Netball Courts

Teams will compete in pool matches, playing a minimum of three games (subject to final team numbers) followed by finals to award the winners .

 Entry Fee: $150 +GST per team (to cover umpire costs) 

And the ultimate prize awaits…
The tournament champions will take home a complimentary pair of The Athlete's Foot shoes of their choice for every participating player — a massive reward to kick off the season. 

Register a team here
URGENT - 2026 Club Contacts List

AFL Barwon is seeking the 2026 Club contacts from all Bellarine FNL, Geelong FNL, Geelong & District FNL, Colac & District FNL, and Female and Junior Only clubs.

We are keen to ensure that we are correctly communicating with the right people at club’s so that any important information is getting through, including the Barwon Bulletin. 

It is noted that some positions may not be filled yet however, clubs can resubmit the form multiple times for any specific position and do not have to enter all club positions each time. 

We would appreciate if all information relevant to your club, was submitted by COB February 13th. 

The form link can be found below.

If you have any issues with this form, please don't hesitate to contact Sean Atkinson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) directly.

Complete Form Here
AFL Barwon Volunteer Work Experience - Operations

We are excited to welcome work experience participants into our team and provide a valuable learning and development experience. Our program is designed to give students or recent graduates real-world exposure to the operations of a dynamic organisation, hands-on opportunities to contribute, and the ability to explore different areas of our business.

Available Positions & Descriptions

Football Operations - Position Description

Netball Operations - Position Description

     

    The work experience roles are voluntary and require availability for the duration of the 2026 Football & Netball season. 

    To apply, please send your resume and a brief explanation of your interest in this opportunity to:

    Head of Football - Sarah Naylor (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

    Head of Netball - Sophie Allison (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) 

    More Information
    AFL Barwon Volunteer Work Experience - Media & Communications

    We are seeking applicants for voluntary opportunities that are ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience in Communications, Media, Content Creation and Journalism within a sporting environment.

    Available Positions & Responsibilities include:

    Barwon Bulletin Delivery

    • Coordinate the production and distribution of AFL Barwon’s weekly communications, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and engaging.

     TikTok Management

    • Manage the AFL Barwon TikTok account, creating content and growing the audience in line with the 2026 AFL Barwon Communications Strategy.

    Feature Writing / Reporting

    • Research and prepare feature articles highlighting key stories, players, clubs, and events from across the region.

    Content Creation & Social Media Support

    • Assist with content creation and scheduling across AFL Barwon’s social platforms, helping to tell the stories that matter to our community.

    To apply, please send your resume and a brief explanation of your interest in this opportunity to Sean Atkinson, Commercial Partnerships & Communications Manager at AFL Barwon, via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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    2026 Blood Toyota GFNL Fixture Update

    AFL Barwon wishes to provide an update to all stakeholders regarding the 2026 Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League fixture, following Lara FNC’s decision to place its senior and reserves football programs into recess for the 2026 season.

    Since being advised of Lara FNC’s position, the AFL Barwon Operations Team and Commission have been in constant dialogue and collaboration with GFNL clubs to assess the fixture implications and ensure the integrity and balance of the 2026 competition structure.

    A number of considerations are currently being worked through with the objective of delivering a fair and equitable outcome for all clubs.

    We thank our clubs for their cooperation, professionalism and ongoing engagement throughout this process. Further decisions and formal announcements regarding the 2026 GFNL fixture will be communicated in the short term.

    AFL Victoria

    AFL President Learning Module

    The AFL have released via play.afl an educational piece to assist club presidents to achieve a deeper understanding of key tasks and duties. Check it out, click the link - Toyota AFL Club Help - Play AFL

    This is the one stop shop for presidents to source development information, key resources and practical tools to support your club.

    AFL Women & Girls Charter

    Signing up to the AFL Women & Girls' Charter demonstrates a club's commitment to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for women and girls at all levels of the game. The Charter supports clubs to strengthen participation, leadership and development opportunities, while reinforcing positive club culture, respect and equality. This should be a straightforward decision for every club president in the region.

    Click the link to get started

    Commercial Partnerships

    HITIQ Club Training Visits

    AFL Barwon is partnering with HITIQ to run on‑ground PROTEQT activations at club training sessions and pre‑season games across February–March. These visits support concussion education for parents and coaches and make it simple for families to adopt HITIQ PROTEQT ahead of Round 1.

    About HITIQ PROTEQT
    PROTEQT is an instrumented mouthguard (iMG) containing a micro‑sensor that measures head impacts and syncs to the HITIQ app to help Detect, Assess and Manage potential concussion events. This elite‑level technology—previously only available to professional athletes—is now being offered to grassroots players for the first time.

    PROTEQT will be available at Rebel from February, and through the AFL Barwon partnership families will be able to access it for $199 (normally $399 retail).

    Why this matters
    Concussion is a complex brain injury caused by traumatic forces that trigger a neurometabolic cascade, disrupt blood flow and communication pathways, and create an “invisible” functional disturbance in the brain. Even a single concussion can increase the risk of additional concussions and other injuries due to impaired balance, slowed reaction times and reduced decision‑making. The PROTEQT system helps families and coaches make safer, more informed decisions.

    As part of the campaign, AFL Premiership player Nathan Murphy will feature in league‑wide content promoting safer play and concussion awareness.

    What a HITIQ activation involves

    • On‑site presence at a training session or pre‑season game (30–60 mins)
    • Education for parents/coaches on safer play and concussion management
    • Product demo and support for families
    • Minimal club resourcing — HITIQ provides all staff and materials

    What we need from your club
    Please reply with the details below so HITIQ can lock in your visit(s):

    • Primary contact (name, mobile, email)
    • Training nights by age group (U12–U18) incl. start/end times
    • Pre‑season fixtures (if available)
    • Preferred activation windows
    • Access/venue requirements

    Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your interest

    P&R Food Services Supporting AFL Barwon Clubs in 2026

    AFL Barwon is pleased to acknowledge and thank P&R Food Services for their continued support as a valued partner of our region.

    P&R Food Services is a trusted, locally operated wholesale food distributor servicing clubs, venues and hospitality providers across Geelong and the surrounding region. Their understanding of community sport, combined with competitive pricing and reliable delivery, makes them an ideal partner for our football and netball clubs. 

    We are pleased to advise that:

    • Theresa Beattie – Business Development Manager (0438 772 854)

    will be in contact with clubs directly.

    Theresa is planning to begin contacting clubs from next week to introduce herself, discuss your club’s food service needs and explore how P&R Food Services can provide tailored support for your canteen, events and match day operations.

    We encourage clubs to take the time to connect with Theresa when she reaches out. Their team is committed to building strong working relationships and delivering practical solutions that support club sustainability and success.

    Thank you to P&R Food Services for their partnership with AFL Barwon, and we look forward to seeing clubs benefit from this collaboration throughout 2026.

    AFL Barwon Announces New Netball Partnership with Gilbert

    AFL Barwon is proud to announce a new three-year commercial partnership with Gilbert, the globally recognised manufacturer of netballs and sports equipment. The agreement runs through to 2028 and marks a significant step in supporting netball across the Barwon region.

    Under the partnership, all AFL Barwon netball competitions will use Gilbert-branded products for every home and away, and finals match. This ensures players at all levels have access to high-quality, consistent, and performance-focused netballs, enhancing the standard of play across the region.

    As part of the partnership, Gilbert will provide access to an exclusive online store, enabling clubs to easily purchase netballs and related training equipment, providing greater access to premium products for players and teams.

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    GameFace is seeking Camera Operators

    GameFace is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Camera Operators to film Football matches across the region in 2026.

    No experience is required, with full training and all equipment provided.

    It’s a great opportunity to be involved in local football and gain hands-on experience in sports media.

    Apply now: www.gamefaceon.com.au/hiring

    The Athlete's Foot Player Discount

    Whether you’re chasing a faster 2K time trial or looking to elevate your skills on the field, The Athlete’s Foot has you covered with the latest running shoes and footy boots.

    AFL Barwon players can enjoy an exclusive 15% off in-store at The Athlete’s Foot Geelong to help you hit the ground running this pre-season.

    WIN a $500 Rebel Sport Voucher

    Our Official Partner Beyond Bank are all about celebrating the community spirit of sport. 

    To kick off the summer, they’re giving you a chance to win a $500 Rebel Sport voucher. 

    To enter:

    1. complete the form at the link below
    2. book and attend a complimentary Banking Review with Beyond Bank by 6 March 2026. 

    Enter now

    Entrants must be 18 or over. Entries close 11:59pm 28 February 2026. For full competition T&Cs, bit.ly/4oZvHZz   

     

    What is a Banking Review?

    A free, no-obligation chat with Beyond Bank’s friendly Geelong team, who can help you:

    • review your current banking arrangements
    • discuss your financial goals and future plans with trusted and expert guidance.

     

    Book your Banking Review

    Contact Beyond Bank’s Geelong Community Development Manager Cameron Murnane.

    Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Mobile: 0413 938 268 

     

    Meet the bank backing your club.

    Beyond Bank are one of Australia’s largest, 100% member-owned mutual banks. They do all the classic bank stuff — like savings accounts, home loans, and car loans — but invest their profits in things that matter to you, like competitive rates, local customer service, and support for community groups.

    When you choose Beyond Bank for your everyday banking or lending, you’re choosing a bank that genuinely cares about AFL and Netball in Geelong.

    Enter now

    Grants

    Telstra Footy Grants

    1ST Round opening 01/12/2025 - Local football clubs across Australia have the opportunity to share in an $8 million funding boost over 2024 – 2028 through Telstra Footy Grants. $4 million was granted by the AFL and Telstra in the first two years of the program to deserving clubs Australia-wide. With another pool of $2 million to be distributed in 2026, eligible regional and metro community football clubs can apply for grants up to $20,000 – helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy.

    As the foundation of our great game and the heartbeat of communities, investment in local clubs is vital to ensuring everyone has access to play Aussie Rules and experience the health, social and wellbeing benefits that come with belonging to a club.

    More Information

    Coaching

    Football

    AFL Victoria Football Coaching Forum

    Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March

    Designed to elevate your coaching skills and knowledge. Whether you're an experienced coach or just starting out, this forum is the perfect chance to hear from some of the best in the industry. 

    You will hear from AFL level coaches and industry experts in coaching related fields, such as Coaching Women and Girls, Skill Acquisition, Culture and Leadership as well as Game Plan and strategy among many other great opportunities for coaches, don’t miss it.

    Further Information including the forum schedule and how to register found below

    More Information
    Are you Coaching in 2026?

    In the lead up to the 2026 season, we’d like to remind all new and returning coaches of the following key requirements:

    ✔ All coaches must be registered in CoachAFL for the 2026 season.
    ✔ Mandatory online modules must be completed before coaching begins (minimum accreditation requirements will be shown upon login).
    Further information on registering, accessing modules, or updating accreditation can be found HERE  we encourage you to ensure your CoachAFL profile is active and up to date.

    Football

    Football Registrations Open

    Just a reminder that football registrations opened on the 01/11/2025. Just some reminders in relation to Play HQ registrations.

    Clubs are asked to ensure that their registration forms are set up on Play HQ and to remind all players to complete their Play HQ registrations when the time is right.

    In addition, 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. 

    Football Operations Enquiries – Key Contacts
    To ensure your enquiry is handled efficiently, please direct your questions to the appropriate AFL Barwon staff member:

    Junior Football

    Junior Representative Football Opportunity

    School Sport Australia (SSA) presents the SSA Australian Football Championships which gives aspiring Boys born in 2012 and 2013 the opportunity to trial and represent Victoria in the 2026 SSA Championship in Melbourne this July.

    2026 marks the first year that the competition will be also played at the Under 14 age group. Team Vic will be selecting 2 teams (Blue and White) which gives more players an opportunity to be selected.

    Nominations for trials have just opened, and all information and a nomination link can be found here or below: https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic/Pages/Australian-Football.aspx

     Registrations for the 14 Years and Under Boys teams opened on Thursday, 15 January 2026.

    The registration link is now available below:

    14 Years and Under Boys

    Registrations close at 11:59pm, Friday, 6 March 2026.

     

    Football Umpiring

    Club Practice Match Umpire Booking Forms

    We are now accepting umpire bookings for any practice matches upcoming.

    AFL Barwon umpires will be appointed based on availability on any given day/night.

    Please fill in and return to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    Complete Form
    AFL Barwon Umpire Training

    AFL Barwon Umpire training will commence for Colac and Geelong as below

    Colac – Wednesday 4th Feb. 2026 at Lake Oval Colac from 5.30pm

    Geelong – Monday 2nd Feb. 2026 at Kardinia Park from 4.30pm (Field Development) and 5.45pm (Senior Field), 5.00pm (Boundary), 5.30pm (Goal)

    Training in Geelong will then continue each Monday and Wednesday excluding any Public Holidays, any training venue or time change will be advised.

    *Geelong Senior Field coaching sessions Mondays 6.45 – 7.30pm, no session will extend beyond 7.30pm. 

    For enquiries about becoming an umpire

    Enquiries/EOI click here

    Here are some 2026 Umpire induction videos for you to see

    These are also available on the AFL Barwon Website where you will find more information about umpiring in the AFL Barwon Region.

    Working with Children Check (Vic)

    All person’s aged 18 or over will need to have a current and valid WWC (VIC) – Volunteer or legislated exemption in 2026.

    Please update your WWC profile adding AFL Barwon as an Organisation, if not already done so.

    You can apply for your WWC (VIC) volunteer - here

    18yo and over - Failure to have a valid and current Victorian WWC or legislated exemption may impact our ability to appoint you to games of football.

    Officials HQ (OHQ) - Registration – AFL Barwon Umpires 2026

    All Umpires, League and Club Aligned, are required to register each season in OHQ. 

    Registrations open now.  

    • For new umpires you are required to create an account and then verify their account.

    Registration link - https://registration-afl.officialshq.com/

    An AFL ID will also need to be created, follow all prompts given, check for verification and linking emails, and complete the registration details.

    • For pre-existing umpires, you can log in to your OHQ account and the system will prompt you to re-register. 

    Login link - https://home.officialshq.com/  

    AFL Umpire Foundation Course

    To be formally appointed, All new Umpires must complete, returning 2025 umpires this course is optional 

    To access the AFL Umpire Foundation Course, see below process

    Here are the steps to complete the course. 

    A widget is now available on your dashboard to directly generate the LMS link 

    You can still also access as below

    • Log into OHQ
    • Where your avatar is click on that and a drop-down menu will appear
    • Click on accounts
    • Then click on “connected accounts”
    • You will be prompted to generate a link to the LMS (Learning Management System)
    • Generate and click
    • You will be taken to the AFL LMS where you should automatically be logged in as your OHQ is linked with AFLID
    • Click on Umpire Accreditation
    • Click on Foundation Umpire
    • Complete all boxes (Modules)
    • Once you have done this you will be eligible to be appointed to games.
    Umpire Practice Match Availability

    Practice matches are expected to begin from late Feb. 2026, these can be from Wednesday nights through to Sundays at various times.

    Only registered (OHQ) umpires will be appointed to these games, based on your availability. Please make sure you have set your “leaves” un-availability in OHQ covering these times, to avoid us appointing you.

    We expect a lot of matches scheduled for Mid to late March as the seasons start to begin from April.

    AFL Barwon Umpire Coaches and MDO’s and support as of Jan 19th Geelong

    Field

    Senior/U18 - Josh James, Davin Reid, Steve Keating (Senior, U18, Transition), Daniel Wilson (U18, Transition)

    Development - Chris Jones, Shay Huby

    MDO’s – Rod Whelan, Mark Vuik, Les Sedman

    Boundary

    All – Adam Bell, Jaymee Guy

    MDO’s – Brian Hunter -Evans, Eden Stubbings, (further announcements coming)

    Goals

    Colin Hood, Sian James, David House, 

    Skills/training- Michael Graham, Marcus Briggs, Cohen Shannon

    AFL Barwon Welcoming Officer – (Geelong) Jaci McKenzie

    AFL Barwon Women’s and Girls Liaison and AFL Barwon Child and Young Persons Safety – Geelong – Jaci McKenzie

    Sports Trainers – Ben McMullin, Nico Sanchez

    Sports Conditioning – Steve Guarnaccia 

    Colac

    Field – Jock Hillgrove

    (Training/Skills) Lachlan Serle, Peter Dinnick

    MDO – Daryl Harty, Murray Spokes

    Boundary – Malachi Brentwood-Belcombe

    Goal – Gary Bowen

    Child and Young Persons Safety – Colac – Linda Knight

    Sports Trainer – Grant Brauer

    Resource Links

    2025 Junior Footy Match Guide
    On-Field Vests & Apparel (loco)
    Football Order Form

    Netball

    General Netball

    Preseason Handbook

    Please find linked below, the 2026 Preseason Handbook – a resource created to step you through some of the required administrative tasks at a club level. This resource includes video links and pictures, to help you navigate through items you may be unsure about.

    Similarly, a match day operations document will be finalised and shared with clubs in the coming months, to support game day operations.

    2026 Preseason Handbook
    Team Entry Links
    NEW - Geelong Barwon Netball – WINTER - Monday Women's

    Continuing on from the term 4 and term 1 competitions, the partnership between AFL Barwon and Geelong United Basketball will continue, with a brand-new 15 rounds WINTER season commencing.

     This competition is set up under the "Geelong Barwon Netball" banner.

    • Teams are entered independently (don't need to be entered under the club admin accounts/be club aligned - social teams also welcome)
      • Participants who play Saturday are not excluded from this competition and may also enter should they wish.
    • Teams are paid for at the point of registration via the link above.
      • Players will then pay a $13.92 weekly fee. 
    • Netball Connect links will be provided for this competition

    Geelong Barwon Netball - Winter Season Dates

    Game Date

    Round

    Monday, 13 April 2026

    Round 1

    Monday, 20 April 2026

    Round 2

    Monday, 27 April 2026

    Round 3

    Monday, 4 May 2026

    Round 4

    Monday, 11 May 2026

    Round 5

    Monday, 18 May 2026

    Round 6

    Monday, 25 May 2026

    Round 7

    Monday, 1 June 2026

    Round 8

    Monday, 8 June 2026

    BYE (King's B'day)

    Monday, 15 June 2026

    Round 9

    Monday, 22 June 2026

    Round 10

    Monday, 29 June 2026

    Round 11

    Monday, 6 July 2026

    BYE (League bye)

    Monday, 13 July 2026

    Round 12

    Monday, 20 July 2026

    Round 13

    Monday, 27 July 2026

    Round 14

    Monday, 3 August 2026

    Round 15

    Monday, 10 August 2026

    SF

    Monday, 17 August 2026

    PF

    Monday, 24 August 2026

    GF

     

    Please feel free to reach out if you have any queries or interest in this competition

    Netball Connect & PlayHQ Links now available for Set up

    Clubs are now able to set up their 2026 season Netball Connect forms for players to purchase their Netball Victoria Membership (insurance). Clubs will need to log into Netball Connect, and visit the registration module, to create their club specific link. Clubs who are commencing training should ensure players purchase their NVM to ensure coverage for any injuries should they occur.

    All Clubs have also been invited to ‘Winter 2026’ on PlayHQ. You should see an invitations tab at the top of your competition management screen for you to accept.

    Once this is accepted, you are welcome to set up your registration form and begin taking registrations.

    Turning on Transfer Notifications

    To ensure you can stay on top of transfers (as they will auto approve after 7 days), please ensure someone within your club is signed up to transfer notifications.

    To assign an email address to transfer notifications:

    • Click on ‘organisation’ on the menu on the left
    • From the top menu, select ‘notifications’
    • Enter the email address you wish to use, and ensure you toggle ‘transfers’ on.
    Transfers Information

    Due to the change in set up, transfers will now ONLY trigger between Winter seasons, reducing some of the confusion we have previously seen. Players are able to play at different clubs across Summer without the need for transfer, but are a requirement and enforceable by-law between Winter seasons.

    With registrations opening, please ensure you have email notifications on to monitor out-going clearances. Only one transfer is permitted per player, per season, as per AFL Barwon by-laws.

    Turning on Transfer Notifications

    To ensure you can stay on top of transfers (as they will auto approve after 7 days), please ensure someone within your club is signed up to transfer notifications.

    To assign an email address to transfer notifications:

    • Click on ‘organisation’ on the menu on the left
    • From the top menu, select ‘notifications’

    Enter the email address you wish to use, and ensure you toggle ‘transfers’ on.

    Saturday Netball

    Preseason Opportunity - Court Clash '26

    AFL Barwon is excited to launch Court Clash 26 supported by The Athletes Foot — the ultimate tune-up event to kick-start your 2026 netball season in style!

    Set at Kardinia Park, this high-energy, tournament-style day is designed for A and B grade squads, delivering quality match play, strong competition, and a genuine finals-like feel before the season begins.

    The event is open to clubs from across the entire Barwon Region, providing match ups of non-traditional opponents. We have seen a number of calibre teams enter already - don't miss out!

    Sunday 22 March 2026

    Kardinia Park Netball Courts 

    Teams will compete in pool matches, playing a minimum of three games (subject to final team numbers) followed by finals to award the winners - raising the intensity and excitement as the day unfolds. 

    This format provides the perfect opportunity to:

    • Fine-tune combinations and rotations
    • Build match fitness and on-court cohesion
    • Test structures in a competitive, finals-style environment
    • Enjoy a fun, well-organised pre-season event 

    Entry Fee: $150+GST team (Umpire fees - to be invoiced by AFL Barwon)

    And the ultimate prize awaits… The tournament champions will take home a complimentary pair of The Athletes Foot shoes of their choice for every participating player — a massive reward to kick off the season.

    Entries are limited - Don’t miss your spot! Register your team now at https://www.playhq.com/netball-australia/register/c0d739

    Junior / Midweek Netball

    Midweek Netball Update

    Please see below the remaining round dates for the 2025/26 Summer competition

    • 13&U and 15&U: Friday, 13 February
    • 11&U and 17&U: Tuesday, 17 February

    Finals Dates
    Please note: 11&U do not have finals.

    13&U and 15&U

    • Semi Final: Friday, 20 February
    • Grand Final: Friday, 27 February

    17&U

    • Semi Final: Tuesday, 24 February
    • Grand Final: Tuesday, 3 March
    Kempe Representative Netball

    Congratulations to the following athletes and coaches who have been selected in the Kempe Representative Netball Program:

    13&U BFNL Champs

    Coach: Karen Pole

    Charli Taylor Cole

    Maple Campbell

    Pippa Rogers

    Isla Briggs

    Kobe Leach

    Sadie Stevens

    Olivia Sandifrod

    Olivia Maugeri

    Polly Hardwick

    Dana Sanders

    Primrose Hyde

    13&U BFNL Development

    Coach: Grace Van Maasdyk

    Madeline McGinness

    Lucy Kattwinkel

    Innes Pasque

    Lily Graham

    Layla Creece

    Keliana Harrowfield

    Meg Rogers

    Elkie Knox-Gray

    Oakley Cunningham

    Magenta Grace

    Indiannah Brown

     

    15&U BFNL Champs

    Coach: Lani Puttyfoot

    Wren Rahilly

    Holly Read

    Emily Speirs

    Harriet O'Dwyer

    Grace Tolley

    Ava Fitzclarence

    Holly Joy Brussow

    Maive McMaster

    Teyana Ihimaera-Smiler

    Willow Sephenson

      

    15&U BFNL Development

    Coach: Emily Quinten

    Iluka Patterson

    Charlotte Mooney

    Lucy Brown

    Harper Edwards

    Isla Webber

    Lily Peters

    Freya Wilkinson

    Ruby Gooday

    Aislin Hovey

    Molly Crawford

    Sascha Gordon

    Kiara Dean

    Isla McKeag

     

    17&U BFNL

    Coach: Paula Birch

    Tamika Wall

    Scarlett Clarke

    Isabella Hall

    Heidi Connor

    Grace Healy

    Emilia (Millie) Evans

    Remy Sliwa

    Mackinley Bragge

    Coco Hayes

    Charli Burke

    Charli Rew

    13&U GFNL Champs

    Coach: Alisha Nurnaitis

    Phoebe Robb

    Sophie Wheadon

    Mae Dwyer

    Isabelle Darcy

    Maggie Trevaskis

    Winter Carson

    Lily Marsh

    Chloe Osborn

    Tilly Savage

    Charlotte Hibbert

    13&U GFNL Development

    Coach: Mia Carroll

    Pippa Felthouse

    Chloe Noelker

    Mae Howard

    Grace Skinner

    Evie Friday

    Lena Mostert

    Eva McGuire

    Milla Smetham

    Ruby Harrison

    Anna Foster

    Hunter Wilson

     

    15&U GFNL Champs

    Coach: Zac Wojtowicz

    Freya Uytdehaag

    Georgia Roberts

    Bridie Richardson

    Kaycee Taylor

    Bridgett McLeod

    Stevie Hepburn

    Zoe Nwankwo

    Ellie Rundle

    Molly Sweeney

    Olivia McCormack

     

    15&U GFNL Development

    Coach: Amaliya Taylor

    Maisy Ling

    Claire Edwards

    Lucy Taylor

    Ashlyn Plozza

    Elise Newey

    Millie Brooks

    Lilian Creasey

    Aria McLeod

    Annie Worsely

    Eleanor Marsh

    Charlotte Felthouse

     

    17&U

    Coach: Billy Mahoney

    Bella Gill

    Ruby Slimmon

    Jazharrah Povey

    Emily Brislane

    Amelie Ruyg

    Lottie Grimsey-Cook

    Aliera Tournier

    Layne Harvey

    Ruby-Lee Cook

    Isabella Scukovic

    Ruby Edwards

    Indi Madden

    Netball Umpiring

    Netball Umpiring Training Session

    These training sessions are to provide individuals with the opportunity to take part in an education component discussing the basic netball rules then getting out on court to have a go at umpiring in a non-competitive environment with court side support from our mentors in the program. 

    Participating in two of these sessions is one of the pre-requisites for all umpires prior to starting their umpiring journey within AFL Barwon competitions. 

     
    Tuesday 17 March 4:30pm-6pm, Kardinia Park Netball Complex

    Tuesday 31 March 4:30pm-6pm, Kardinia Park Netball Complex

    Tuesday 21 April 4:30pm-6pm, Kardinia Park Netball Complex

    More Information
    AFL Barwon Panel Umpire EOI

    We are seeking qualified and experienced individuals to officiate A and B grade matches in the Geelong and Bellarine FNL competitions. Games are generally played on Saturdays between April - September.  

    Reporting to the League Umpire Coordinator, you will be responsible for officiating A and B Grade matches in the Geelong Football Netball League and Bellarine Football Netball League.

    Requirements: 

    • Minimum C Badge required, with experience umpiring seniors
    • Ability to umpire A and B Grade BFNL and GFNL games
    • Willingness to take on feedback from AFL Barwon Development Mentors 
    • Ability to deal with conflict and high-pressure situations 
    More Information

    Resource Links

    Netball Resources
    2026 AFL Barwon Pre-season Handbook

    Netball Victoria

    Courses & Education

    AFL Barwon have coordinated to host the face-to-face component of the Netball Victoria Development Coaching Course. Please see below for details – places are limited. 

    Development Coaching Accreditation is a requirement for all A Grade Coaches within the BFNL and GFNL.

    !! Netball Victoria - Practical Component - Development Course !!

    Prerequisites (must be completed before enrolment):

    • Current Foundation coach accreditation
    • Rules of netball exam completed within the last 4 years
    • Development Coach online component
    • 2026 Netball Victoria membership

    All accreditations last for four years, and upon renewal, can follow the re-accreditation path as directed via Netball Learning. Please ensure you get onto these accreditations ASAP. 

    Netball Victoria Coaching Calendar – see here for upcoming courses.

    It is a requirement for A Grade and Representative team coaches to obtain and have a current DEVELOPMENT level accreditation or higher.  

    Netball Victoria Umpiring Calendar – see here for upcoming courses and education opportunities.

    Support & Help

    On call Netball Connect support – this Friday and Saturday. Contact number: 03 9321 2226

    Netball Victoria will be offering on call support for Netball Connect for the following dates and times:

    • Friday 6th February between 5.30 – 8pm
    • Saturday 7th February between 8.00am – 12.00pm

    Please note, the contact number provided will only operate for on call Netball Connect support on these dates and times.

    Netball Victoria Online Support – Ask Netti

    Got a question or need help fast? Head to our website and chat with Ask Netti — Netball Victoria’s hardest-working team member and our Virtual Assistant! Netti can help you find instant answers to your questions across all Netball Victoria content, and if she can’t, you’ll have the option to submit your query to our support team for follow-up. Connect with Ask Netti

    Need to submit a query or Netball Connect ticket to our Support Team?

    Simply send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Save this email address for future reference - it’s a direct link to our Support Team.

    If you would like to speak to someone, please include your phone number and request a call back.

    Worksafe Branding Guidelines

    A reminder to review the WorkSafe Country Netball League branding requirements to ensure all club materials remain compliant.

    See Guidelines
    Run a Woolworths NetSetGo Centre in 2026 - 2026 Centre Registration & EOI Form

    Woolworths NetSetGo is the official introductory netball program where a lifelong love of netball begins! Complete the expression of interest form to begin the process of running an approved Woolworths NetSetGo Centre at your club or association in 2026. Help your netball community grow and thrive.

    Register Here
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