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NSW Health Recommendations Update – 20 August

To our footy family, On Monday afternoon the NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr. Kerry Chant, wrote to State Sporting Organisations issuing new recommendations relating to community sport. Since receiving the updated advice, AFL NSWACT has been working closely with Sport

Updated NSW Health Information – 18 August 2020

Last night the NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, issued a letter to the sport and recreation sector recommending a tightening of restrictions aimed at minimising the risk of COVID-19 transmission in community sport. A Copy of the letter

Dave Boulton: Recognised by Sport NSW

Last week, Sport NSW announced their 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards finalists and Distinguished Long Service Award recipients. AFL Sapphire Coast’s, Dave Boulton, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Distinguished Long Service Award’ for giving exceptional service to Australian Rules football.

2020 South Coast GIANTS Academy Squads Announced

Last week saw trials held for the 2020 South Coast GIANTS Academy Development program and pleasingly we had record numbers of players trial. From the trials, sixty players were selected for the program with sessions commencing this week. Congratulations to

Upcoming ERC Course Date

AFL NSW/ACT has released another date for Community Football Clubs to undertake the Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) Course to ensure they are compliant in season 2020. The online ERC course is for Club Officials and will take place on Monday,

2020 GIANTS Academy South Coast Development Program

Please be advised that there will be at trial for the GIANTS South Coast Development program for next week. This is an opportunity for male players turning 13,14 or 15 in 2020 to join the talent program in either Merimbula

Season 2020 Update

To our AFL Footy Family, Footy is back! Things may look and feel slightly different, but the magic of playing our great game will never change. As we eagerly await the first bounce of the 2020 Community Football Season, it

Return to community footy – Celebrating The Moments

Across New South Wales and the ACT, the signs of footy returning are everywhere; last year’s mud is being clapped off boots, fresh paint is being etched into the grass and mums and dads are rinsing out their thermos mugs.

We must play our part to keep footy alive!

Ahead of the return to competition this weekend, we remind our footy family that it is our collective responsibility to comply with the NSW Public Health Order. To ensure we create and maintain a safe environment for all players, umpires,

Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) Courses

There is a number of compulsory compliance items that clubs must complete prior to the commencement of the 2020 season. Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) Accreditation All matches from Under 13’s to Seniors, require a minimum of one person to have