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Community Football Postponed in Western Australia

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 2:52 PM

In a united decision with the AFL and other State football bodies, the West Australian Football Commission has agreed to postpone all senior and junior community football in both metropolitan and regional Western Australia.

Consistent with the decision yesterday in relation to State League football and talent programs, all community football competitions will be postponed until 31st May 2020.

This includes Auskick, AFL 9s and community AFLX competitions, and Read More [+]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - WAFC

Friday, March 13, 2020 - 10:42 AM

Please see below in regard to the West Australian Football Commission & its position in relation to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) & the relevant precautions being undertaken across football moving forward. This information was circulated yesterday via email to the primary contact on SportsTG to all clubs:

 

The WAFC has been keeping across the health warnings regarding COVID-19 through information provided by the WA Health Department, the Federal Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Read More [+]

Junior Coaching Curriculum to Be Launched at Bounce Down

Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 1:33 PM

Over the past few weeks the Coach Coordinators from the WAFC have been to Melbourne to be trained up in delivering the new Junior Coach Curriculum. this program will be made available to all coaches with a current coach accreditation through coach.afl.

Coaches will be given a full run down on how this system works and its benifiets at bounce down on the 5th of April.

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West Perth Development Officer Appointment

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 2:49 PM

Meet our new Development Officer - Kris Shannon

We are pleased to welcome Kris Shannon to the team as our new West Perth Development Officer. Kris takes over from Andy O'Brien.

Kris comes to us with a strong background in football having worked with the WA Football Commission for the past 2 years in the Claremont and Subiaco Districts. Kris has developed outstanding stakeholder relationships and been responsible for delivering outcomes in schools, Auskick centres Read More [+]

Level 2 Coaching Course 23rd Feb 2020

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 4:38 PM

What a massive week for coaching in the Northern Conference.

On Sunday the 23rd we had the Level 2 Coaching course, which was run at HBF Arena, West Perth FC’s Home Ground.

19 coaches underwent the 8 hours of training which covered a range of subjects over practical and theory sessions. The coaches covered the subject list below:

 Theory Sessions:

Coaching Philosophy Development,

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2020 West Perth Futures Squad Announced

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 9:42 AM

 

The WAFL Simply Energy Futures program is an underage competition with teams representing the 9 WAFL Club districts and the South West Academy. The competition is one of the primary sources of recruitment for WAFL clubs. The WAFL Simply Energy Futures competition provides an opportunity for talented young players to participate in a high standard competition. The competition was very successful after fundamental changes in 2019, exposing more talented players to a Read More [+]

Development Officer - Subiaco (Re-advertised)

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 11:49 AM

Development Officer - Subiaco (Re-advertised)

The West Australian Football Commission (WAFC) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia that plays a key leadership, governance and funding role to football throughout the State whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the game. The WAFC is a not for profit organisation that plays an important role in funding the on-going development of football in all communities.

The WAFC's vision is to connect Read More [+]

Working with Children

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 2:09 PM

As the season approaches and volunteers are recruited, the WAFC would like to remind all clubs of the importance of maintaining an up-to-date Working with Children Check database. To create a safe environment for all kids playing footy and reduce any risk, please ensure your club follows the appropriate guidelines. More information can be found on the WWCC website. Below is a link to the updated WAFC Working with Children Policy. 

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West Perth FC Exclusive 2020 District Membership

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 4:26 PM

If you have a child registered with a club in the West Perth District for the 2020 season you are eligible to save $80 on the Blue Falcon - Standard Full Club Membership! 

For just $140 become a member today and you will receive:

  • Membership Card and Lanyard
  • Home game entry to all in-season home games during the 2020 season
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Coach Accreditation

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 12:21 PM

With the Metro North Level 2 Coaching course just around the corner, registrations for this course have now closed, but there are still session courses available in other regions. If you are interested in attending the Level 2 2020 courses, please contact Wes Moran or your local club.

As the season approaches, it serves as a timely reminder to log into your coach.afl profile and re-accredit for 2020.

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