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Call for nominations: Board of Directors (Voluntary)
Tue, December 10, 2024 - 11:50 AMAre you passionate about football and the role it plays in connecting and strengthening communities across Western Australia? Country Football WA is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors, inviting individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to help shape the future of football in regional WA. About the role The Country Football WA Board plays a vital role in leading the organisation, supporting its members, and advancing football across WA’s regional communities. As
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Country Football WA Partners with Victor Sports
Thu, November 21, 2024 - 11:19 AMCountry Football WA is proud to announce a new partnership with Victor Sports as the preferred supplier for sports medicine and equipment products across regional WA. The exciting collaboration promises to enhance the standard of football in regional areas through industry leading sports equipment and a shared commitment to improving player and staff development. Victor Sports, renowned for its innovative range of sports equipment, will supply a range of premium products to Country Football WA,
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Country Football WA Secures New Apparel Partners for 2025
Fri, November 8, 2024 - 11:51 AMCountry Football WA (CFWA) is proud to announce its new four-year apparel partner structure commencing this month, with an option to extend for a further two years. This is the largest commercial apparel agreement for Country Football WA. Commencing in early February 2024, CFWA in alignment with the West Australian Football Commission undertook a rigorous tender process and stakeholder engagement project culminating in the best commercial outcome for CFWA. LRF Sport and O’Neills
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West Kimberley Junior Footballer Takes Out ‘Go for 2&5 Everyday’ Competition
Fri, October 25, 2024 - 11:53 AMEight-year-old Jirra Taylor from the West Kimberley Junior Football Club’s Starkick centre has emerged as the winner of the Healthway ‘Go for 2&5’ Everyday competition, which encouraged young participants to showcase how they embrace healthy eating habits. The West Australian Football Commission’s partnership with Healthway is focused on creating healthier environments across all levels of the game, while promoting healthy eating habits, physical activity and supporting the culture of wellbeing in the football community. West
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New Staff Member - Alex Carkeek - Social Impact Manager
Mon, October 21, 2024 - 1:15 PMWe’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Alex Carkeek as our new Social Impact Manager, commencing next week. Alex joins the West Australian Football Commission with a rich background in community-led program development and delivery. Most recently, Alex has served as Partnerships and Strategy Manager at Garnduwa, where she led the design and measurement of impactful programs across the Kimberley. Her experience as President of the West Kimberley Football League also highlights
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South West Make It Five In A Row
Mon, October 7, 2024 - 9:02 PMSouth West Football League has firmly established themselves as a powerhouse in women’s country football. In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Women’s Country Championship, South West Football League (SWFL) secured their fifth consecutive title in Mandurah on Friday, cementing their legacy as the dominant force in the competition. Brent Sheridan, Manager Country Football – South congratulated South West and all the leagues who travelled to Mandurah for the two-day event. “This
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League President takes out the Tackle Your Feelings Community Champion Award for WA
Wed, September 18, 2024 - 8:00 AMCountry Football WA are thrilled to announce the winner of the State 2024 TYF Community Champion Award for WA is Carrissa Bellottie from the Great Northern Football League (GNFL). As League President, Carrissa has led significant changes through the GNFL across the past few seasons and in 2024, placed a key focus on driving the Tackle Your Feelings program for local clubs and the broader Midwest community. A key highlight was Carrissa’s leadership role to
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Women’s Championships is back
Mon, September 16, 2024 - 3:21 PMThe 2024 Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championship, Women’s Division will be held at Lane Group Stadium, Mandurah from October 3-4. The competition will host eight regional leagues from the Kimberley in the north, down to the Great Southern. South West, who have claimed the Division 1 title in every year of the Championships to date, will again be the team to beat. They will be joined in Division 1 by the Kimberley, Great Northern
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West Aussie named Toyota AFL Diversity National Ambassador of the Year
Fri, August 16, 2024 - 2:34 PMHedland Senior High School teacher Jessica Albers is the 2024 Toyota AFL Diversity National Ambassador of the Year. Albers was rewarded for her work in further developing the Hedland Football Leadership Program at Hedland Senior High School. “It’s absolutely humbling; I still can’t believe it,” Albers said after being presented with the award. The Hedland Football Leadership Program engages Indigenous male and female students in a variety of training and development programs. These students, whether
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Curtin University - Young AFL players health and wellbeing survey
Mon, August 12, 2024 - 11:20 AMField Ready Minds Project Curtin University are seeking participants to engage in the following surveys to better understand what young AFL players need for their health and wellbeing: Here is the survey link for students: https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qMzX2cSZajDHYa Here is the survey link for parents: https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1TxVtIJ3r8eWLhc The survey takes approximately 20 minutes. By completing the survey, you go in the draw to win a signed Fremantle Dockers AFL guernsey and 2 AFL tickets (2025 season). What is
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