The last fortnight has brought some exciting experiences for the coaches of the Northern Conference. There were two AFL WCE Master Classes Held within our conference.
Gain Bell presented at West Perth FC on the “Why” of coaching and how you can discover your “Why” to help improve your coaching experience for not only yourself but the kids you are coaching.
Nathan an Berlo and Daniel Pratt presented Read More [+]
The Whitfords Junior Football club were fortunate enough to be visited by West Coast Eagles players Eliiot Yeo, Hamish Brayshaw, Josh Smith and Xavier O'Neill on monday 27th May, at Macdonald Park.
Following a big away win against the Adelaide Crows two nights earlier, the players impressed everyone with their level of engagement with the kids and parents, budding up with the kids, learning their names and getting stuck into the session as soon as they Read More [+]
On Monday 20th May, coinciding with National Volunteers Week, the Volunteer of the Year Awards were launched by the WA Football Commission. The Volunteer of the Year Awards provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the amazing work done by football volunteers all around the country and to recognise their incredible achievements and service to the game.
The WAFC, in conjunction with the AFL, will be presenting awards to volunteers in the following categories:
What a magnificent start to the Junior footy we have had. Coaches are as a whole, really starting to embrace the player centred model and working towards a better learning and participation environment for all of our players involved.
The weekend just past was a great tribute to our umpires, for without them and their great contributions we wouldn’t be able to play. At one of our junior games we also Read More [+]
That's right! Time to get in shape, the Auskick Superhero Round is on its way!
The event will take place across this weekend, the 18th and 19th of May.
The plan for the round is:
All participants, including coaches, parents, coordinators and especially the players are invited to dress up as their favourite superhero for the Auskick session of the 18th and 19th of May.
It offers clubs a wonderful opportunity to fundraise as an Auskick Gala Day showcase Read More [+]
Our popular Footy Fundamentals program is off to a flying start for Term 2!
Footy Fundamentals is a carefully planned and structured AFL program, which encourages your active two – five year old to develop their fundamental movement skills in a fun and safe environment, incorporating AFL Football, using multi-sport equipment.
Each week, children will focus on one or a set of movement skills, and play fun team-work based games.
Our Term 2 program includes Read More [+]
In response to the incident involving a Junior Umpire last weekend, the WAFC is promoting ‘Thank & Respect the Umpire Round’ this weekend.
We are requesting that all coaches address their playing group pre-game and explain that they will be thanking and respecting the umpires for the integral role that they play in our game.
Please ensure that you acknowledge the umpire and shake their hand in front of your players and spectators Read More [+]
The West Perth District has recognised 3 former junior players who are currently playing AFL.
The 2019 Junior divisions will be named Allen, King and Robertson.
Oscar Allen (West Coast Eagles) played his Junior Football at Whitford Junior Football Club and made his debut in round 16 of the 2018 season against the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Perth Stadium. He played for his state as co-captain in the 2017 AFL Under 18 Championships and Read More [+]
Ahead of the 2019 season, the West Australian Football Commission are excited to introduce Kia Club Hub, a new one-stop-shop for all your Community Football resources.
Kia Club Hub will provide umpires, club and team officials, volunteers, coaches, parents and players with quick and easy access to various documents such as competition rules, policies, rules and regulations, as well as other helpful articles and information.
Users are able to select their league, role Read More [+]
