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Youth Girls Super Sunday returns bigger and better

Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 9:47 AM

Following succes in 2014, the West Australian Football Commission has confirmed that the Youth Girls Super Sunday will return in 2015 on August 16 at Steel Blue Oval, Bassendean.

The Youth Girls Super Sunday involves all WAFC Rogers Cup Youth Girls games being played at the one venue in a carnival style format. 

This year it will also include a Butler Falcons match; the Butler Falcons being a Multicultural Team showcasing that football is for Read More [+]

AFL Multicultural Round

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 3:03 PM - by Bella Ndayikeze

Australian Football has the extraordinary power to bring people together regardless of background. Everything’s possible when we unite through the love of the game.

This Toyota AFL Multicultural Round, we celebrate the many wonderful cultures who all share a common passion for footy and that no matter who you are or where you come from, AFL is a sport that embraces everyone willing to get involved and have a good time.

We highlight the contribution multicultural communities have made to the game’s history and welcome new communities to embrace Australia’s game in the future.

Many Cultures, One Game.  Read More [+]

Social Media Safety

Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 1:43 PM

Using Social Media to promote your club is a great way to utilise new digital communication technologies, but clubs need to be sure they, and their members, are using it appropriately. 

Staying safe online and especially on social media, has never been a bigger concern for individuals and organisations alike – including local football clubs.

Risks

While social media provides excellent tools for helping your club engage with members and the public, it can also present Read More [+]

Game On for Whitford JFC and Fair Game

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 4:33 PM

Game On!

The footy season for many kids in communities around WA is looking a whole lot brighter thanks to the initiative of non-profit organisation Fair Game, and the generosity of the Whitford Junior Football Club.

A call for donations quickly saw an avalanche of offerings from both the club and its members. Over 100 pairs of pre-loved boots and some 300 footballs will make their way to mainly indigenous and migrant communities where the most basic sports equipment might be lacking, but where energy is boundless. A wide range of sports equipment and clothing completed the donation from Whitford Junior Football.

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Finalists announced for Woolworths AFL School Ambassador Awards

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 4:22 PM

Western Australia’s top Woolworths AFL School Ambassadors will be recognised at a gala dinner at Domain Stadium this Thursday, July 30.

Awards will be presented for the most outstanding service as an AFL School Ambassador, Primary and Secondary School Ambassador, Outstanding Female AFL Program, Multicultural AFL Program, Indigenous AFL Program and Most Outstanding First Year AFL Ambassador.

West Australian Football Commission Education Manager, Sharon Wilson, said she was thrilled with the high quality of nominations and congratulated all of the category finalists.

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Footy Fundamentals: Term 3 & 4 Registrations Open

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 5:39 PM
Footy Fundamentals in a football inspired fundamental movement skills program for children aged 2-5 years and is run at locations in Joondalup and Subiaco.

Footy Fundamentals is a carefully planned and structured toddler AFL program, which encourages your active toddlers to develop their fundamental movement skills in an AFL environment, using AFL equipment. 

Each week, toddlers will focus on one or a set of movement skills, and play fun team-work based games that incorporate these skills. 

Active parent involvement is required in all of our toddler AFL programs. Research has shown that active parents help support a healthy and active lifestyle for children.  Read More [+]

AFCA & District Coach of the Year Nominations

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 11:49 AM

Nominations are now open for the AFCA Excellence in Coaching Awards for the following categories:

  •          Auskick Coach of the Year - (PP to Year 2)
  •          Modifieds Coach of the Year - (Year 3 to Year 6)
  •          Youth Coach of the Year - (Year 7 to Year 12)
  •          Senior Coach of the Year - (Colts and Seniors)
  •          Female Coach of the Year - (All ages, must be female)

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FALCONS COACHING SEMINAR: Game Sense Training

Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 10:58 AM

Game Sense Training – With Craig Thomas (Theory/Practical Observation Presentation)

On behalf of the West Perth Football Club & the West Perth District we are conducting an Interactive footy forum on ‘Game Sense Training’ presented by West Perth Colts Coach Craig Thomas, Wednesday July 22nd at HBF Arena.

Craig is a level 3 accredited coach, and is currently the longest serving WAFL Colts coach (5 years) and has presented Game Sense Read More [+]

Irish to descend onto HBF Arena as Gaelic Football match closes 2015 International Football Festival

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 5:52 PM

The 2015 International Football Festival looks set to be the WAFL show-down of the year this weekend second on the ladder West Perth battle it out against top of the ladder Subiaco Lions.

With a crowd of more than 6000 expected on a day which will see the weather gods shine a sparkling green gem is set to follow the match with a Gaelic Football exhibition match set to follow the league match starting from 5.15pm.

“The match will see some of WA’s best Gaelic Footballers from across six WA’s Gaelic Football Club’s put their rivalry to the side to put on an entertaining exhibition match,” said Gaelic Football WA’s Alan Burke. “These boys are not just any players – they are some of our best.”

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Aussie Rules adopted

Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 11:57 AM

Mark Donaldson  | WANNEROO TIMES

IT takes two strong-minded parents to lead four young children on a journey to start a new life on the other side of the world.

Such was the ambition shown by English expats Ian and Claire Laverick when they moved to WA from Sunderland in October, 2008.

Almost seven years later, Perth will become home to six new Australians when the Lavericks and their children – Rachel (7), Adam (9), Katie (11) and Amy (12) – are sworn in as citizens in a special ceremony at Arena Joondalup on Saturday.

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