The Parent Umpire Program launched in 2008, where parents were handed the responsibility of umpiring matches in the nine and ten age groups. The introduction of this program was not derived from a shortage of junior umpires but from game environment concerns in modified football. A proposal was put to the WA Football to train parents to umpire in these age groups with clubs recruiting parent volunteers to take on the responsibility (as they would Read More [+]
The Next Gen Academy initiative is aimed at girls aged from 13 to 14 years of age and will focus on fundamental football skills and game knowledge development.
The program will be delivered by Fremantle Dockers AFL Womens player Dana Hooker along with NGA coaches.
WHEN - North Hub Wednesday 6, 13, 20 and 27 March
WHERE - McDonald Park, Padbury
TIME - 4pm to 5pm
WHO - Females aged 13 and 14
REGISTRATIONS - Read More [+]
Thought you knew everything about the laws of the great game? Well this season, you will definitely need to rethink that.
As you'd already be aware, there have been several new rule introductions to AFL football this season, the vast majority of which, will filter their way down to our Junior Football competitions.
These changes will require a lot of patience for both the players and umpires.
The new rules are applicable to both 18 and 15 a side Read More [+]
The 2019 Footy season is not that far away - now is the time to get in the game for 2019. Australian Football is a sport for everyone. Whether you are new to the game, male or female, want to play socially or hope to become an elite AFL star, you can find a version of the game that's right for you!
The Tigers District includes 12 Junior Clubs and 11 Senior Clubs.
As the WAFC strives to maintain its commitment to the female football program, we have revised our competition format for the 2019 season.
It is the intention that Female Football – both Junior and Youth have a permanent presence in Friday night football. Following consultation with the Subiaco, West Perth, and Claremont DFDCs, the decision has been made to trial two separate competition playing days for female football for the year 3 – 6 age group in Read More [+]
As part of your District's commitment to maintaining a strong line of communication with all of our junior clubs, we regularly publish football related circulars on behalf of your DFDC and the WA Football Commission. These circulars contain information crucial to the successful running of your club and in turn, to the successful running of your competition.
This week, several circulars have been published that require your attention.
The Team Nominations form for 2019 is now access able online via Circular Read More [+]
The WAFC Metro North Region in partnership with Alkimos Primary School, hosted R.I.S.E. U.P. a professional development day for secondary and primary school teachers on Friday 1st Feb, at Alkimos Primary School.
The event was an opportunity for teachers and education staff to learn from industry professionals about the role of AFL in schools, on how to build mental resilience skills and on the importance of balancing their work/ life environment.
The day kicked off Read More [+]
After the success of the AFL 9s Spring season at the back end of 2019, the Western Australian Football Commission will be starting the Summer Competition at Seacrest Park in Sorrento, with the first round to commence on Wednesday 6th February 2019.
If you would like to register a team, click on the link below or call AFL 9s Competition Manager Jesse Tippet on 9208 9999 or 0434 518 280.
Grab your friends and come down Read More [+]
Season 3 of the AFLW is set to kick off in the next few weeks. Following AFLW's two exciting seasons already completed, 2019 is sure to heat up even more. On February 16th, Fremantle FC are scheduled to take on Collingwood FC at Fremantle Oval and Metro North girls have been invited to register for a chance to participate in the half time Auskick and Little League activities.
Auskick Girls in year 2 for season 2019 Read More [+]
2019 will have another big focus on Coaching in 2019, with the aim to give our kids the best Football experience possible, with positive Role Models and positive Game Day/Training Environments. The new series of Education workshops that have been developed over the last 2-3 month are now all ready to be booked into and presented at your clubs.
Please see the below link which will allow club Coach Coordinators to book your clubs into Read More [+]
