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Australian First Concussion Policy for WAAFL
20 Mar, 2012
THE WA Amateur Football League has become Australia's first senior community football competition to introduce a concussion management policy. The policy, specifically tailored for volunteer based clubs without specialized medical staff, provides teams with guidelines to follow to ensure a player is safe to return to the field after receiving a head injury. WA Amateur Football League Board member Dr. Peter D'Alessandro, who spearheaded the policy, said it aims to educate and take the pressure off players and volunteers while continuing to create a safer playing environment. "The WAAFL prides itself in being at the forefront of amateur volunteer competitions ...
Second Level 1 Coaches Course
06 Mar, 2012
A second and final Level 1 Senior Metropolitan Community Football Coaches Accreditation Course has been scheduled for April 1 at Brownes Stadium, Lathlain. The course will run from 8:00am till 5:00pm, and is tailored specifically for coaches of senior metropolitan community football sides. The cost of attending the course is $115, which includes: ...
SNESA Teaching Migrant Teens to Play Football
20 Feb, 2012
Amateur football in the Demons district is set to take on a multicultural flavour this weekend with the SNESA Football Club launching a program to teach migrant teens the game of Aussie Rules. In association with the WA Football Commission, the Demons District and Communicare, SNESA will be signing up ...
Sunshine Beach Run
06 Feb, 2012
THE Sunshine Beach Run, an initiative by North Beach Amateur Footballer Chris Perkins, is a fun-run fundraiser supported by SIDS and Kids WA and HBF dedicated to anyone who has been affected by the loss of a child. The run or walk will take place this Sunday, February 12th at ...
Umpire Pre-Season Training Schedule
19 Jan, 2012
UPDATED: 14th March, 2012 Please see below for information on the 2012 community umpire pre-season training schedule. Some important considerations: - Ensure you hydrate during the day, bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen. - Wear light colored clothing visible to traffic, bikes and other parties. - Bring a Hat. - Ensure ...
Facility Survey Results Released
13 Dec, 2011
THE WA Football Commission has released a report rating senior community football clubs facilities to prioritize the clubs in need of improvements. The results of the report will be used to assist in the distribution of a State Government Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) to clubs wanting to ...
New Board Members Elected at AGM
01 Dec, 2011
A new Vice President and new Board Member were elected at last night's WA Amateur Football League AGM. Current WAAFL Board Member Peter Grosser was elected by the member clubs as Vice President, replacing the outgoing Trevor Howard, while former Trinity Aquinas President and current Finance Sub-Committee member George Nicholls ...
Notice from Willetton Amateur Football Club
29 Nov, 2011
Recent media reports regarding the closure of the Willetton Sports Club may indicate that the Willetton Amateur Football club is also in financial trouble and closing down. This is not the case and the footy club remains a viable and strong club with business as usual and looking forward to ...
Board Members to be Decided at AGM
21 Nov, 2011
THREE board positions will be voted upon at next week's WA Amateur Football League AGM. The positions are for one Vice President and two board members and all positions are for three year terms. The nominee's for these positions are: Vice President (1 x position): Peter Grosser: Current WAAFL board member, ...
Award Caps off Ripping Year for Manning
18 Nov, 2011
THE Manning Rippers Football Club capped off a landmark year winning the Best Senior Club Award for the Perth District. The award, presented by the Perth Demon's at their Best & Fairest, is recognition of a successful year for the club which saw their Colts team make the Grand Final ...
Umpire Coaches Sought for 2012
17 Nov, 2011
NOMINATIONS for umpire coaching positions on the Senior Community Team for 2012 are now open. Umpires are sought for all three disciplines: field, boundary and goal. Umpires wishing to continue umpiring whilst also assisting in coaching at training or match day can be catered for. We are also looking for those ...
V Swans New Horizons Program a Success
31 Oct, 2011
THE V Swans New Horizons Program is being hailed a success with 36 participants completing the program in its inaugural year. The program, led by ex-West Coast Eagle Peter Matera and ex-Swan Districts player Danny Penny, is a personal development program which provides members of the Wooroloo Prison Farm pathways to ...
Life Membership Nominations Open
19 Oct, 2011
NOMINATIONS for Life Membership of the WA Amateur Football League are now open. Persons to be considered for Life Membership are those who have rendered outstanding service to the WAAFL. Nominations can be forwarded to the General Manager at cagnew@wafc.com.au with Life Members to be voted on ...
Get Free Club Bumper Stickers
05 Oct, 2011
The Department of Sport and Recreation are giving 70 customised bumper sticker to any club that has or does register with Clubs Online. Registering with Clubs Online is easy to do and gives your club its own profile page on the Department of Sport and Recreations Clubs Online website where potential ...
Carlisle Celebrates 50th Year
04 Oct, 2011
THE Carlisle Football Club ended its 50th Season Celebrations with their annual Awards night in front of 120 people at the Victoria Park Bowling Club on Friday the 23rd September. Major award winners were; WAAFL Association Fairest and Best, Laurie Keene Colts - Reyner Wells League Fairest and Best - Jason ...
Garlett Wins Second Bond Medal
28 Sep, 2011
THE Dianella Morley Raiders held their best and fairest awards night, the "Bond Medal", on Saturday Night before a crowd of 120 members and guests. Philip Garlett won his second ub champion award in the last three years, remarkably he also won the League Fairest and Best trophy for the second ...
University Claim Ultimate Prize
17 Sep, 2011
UNIVERSITY are the 2011 WA Amateur Football League A Grade Premiers, defeating Mt Lawley by 36 points at Medibank Stadium today. Rarely challenged for the majority of the game, University hit the front at the twenty third minute mark of the first quarter and never looked back, running out 10.17 (76) to 5.10 (40) winners. University ...
Mt Lawley, University to do Battle in A Grade Decider
13 Sep, 2011
THE A Grade WA Amateur Football League Grand Final between Mt Lawley and the University Football Club will take place 2:30pm this Saturday, the 17th September at Medibank Stadium, Leederville. The two teams head into the Grand Final after finishing the home and away season first and second on the ...
Watch the Broadcast Match of the Week!
05 Sep, 2011
The 2011 C2 Preliminary Final between Canning Vic Park South Perth and Coolbinia West Perth is now available to watch in full at video.waafl.com.au The match pitted fifth placed Coolbinia West Perth against second placed Canning Vic Park South Perth, though Coolbinia went into the game with a ...
Champions Crowned at Medal Presentation Dinner
01 Sep, 2011
MOUNT Lawley midfielder Clinton Gribble was crowned the A Grade Fairest and Best and awarded the CJ Jamieson Medal at the 2011 Medal Presentation Dinner at Burswood Entertainment Complex last night. The event, hosted by Clint Wheeldon, saw the fairest and best players from 25 grades crowned champions, culminating in the C....