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CBH Group Extends Partnership with WACFL Into a Third Decade
Fri, March 3, 2023 - 3:18 PMIn a major boost for country football, CBH Group has renewed its partnership with the WA Country Football League for a further three years. The agreement includes naming rights for the CBH Colts Country Championships, plus partnering with every wheatbelt league. Tom Bottrell, Executive Manager Country Football, Affiliates & Facilities at the West Australian Football Commission, has praised the support of CBH to the game in regional WA. “CBH Group has been a wonderful partner
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State Program Training Kicks Off
Wed, February 15, 2023 - 9:41 AMSaturday 11 February saw the New Holland WACFL State program kick off for season 2023. Nearly 30 male and female players from across the state including Carnarvon, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Donnybrook and many more got together at Fremantle Oval for a training session. It was the first time that the Men’s and Women’s teams have trained together and even though it is early in the year and the weather was warm all of those who trained thoroughly
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Ports Football Club Finalists in 2022 SportWest Awards
Fri, January 13, 2023 - 4:17 PMPorts Football Club has been shortlisted for the 2022 SportWest Awards as a finalist for the Healthway Healthy Club Award. The SportWest Awards are Western Australia’s premier sports awards and will be presented on Thursday, 23 February 2023 at Optus Stadium. Throughout the 2022 season, Ports Football Club played an active role in promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for its players, support staff, parents, and carers by engaging with the West Australian Football Commission, Healthway, The
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Belt Up NAIDOC Design a Ball Competition Winner
Thu, December 15, 2022 - 2:53 PMCongratulations to Rickesha Burdett on having her “Safe on Country” design chosen as the WACFL Belt Up NAIDOC Football for 2023. The design a ball competition was made possible through the WACFL’s partnership with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, promoting the Belt Up message. The Belt Up campaign encourages seat belt use to reduce the severity of injury in a car accident. Last year, 85 people who were not wearing a seat belt were
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Comprehensive Review of GNFL Completed
Thu, December 15, 2022 - 11:11 AMA major review of the Great Northern Football League has delivered several recommendations for the competition. Initiated by the GNFL, the review was undertaken by the West Australian Football Commission’s Integrity Unit, the WACFL, along with the GNFL’s Board, Clubs, and Umpires. Kane Benson, Country Football Manager – North at the WAFC, praised the GNFL and its member clubs for their transparency. “The GNFL is regarded as a highly successful, competently managed, and resourceful League
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Nominations to the Board and Notice of AGM
Fri, November 25, 2022 - 1:44 PMNOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE WACFL BOARD OF DIRECTORS In accordance with the West Australian Country Football League’s Constitution, the WACFL is seeking nominations for positions on its Board of Directors. At the 2023 AGM to be held on Saturday 18 February 2023, there will be five vacant positions, all of which will be effective for two-year terms. Nominations must be endorsed by a member (League/Association) of the WACFL and include supporting information, as per
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REGISTER NOW! 2023 Coaching Level 2 Accreditation
Wed, November 9, 2022 - 3:07 PMThe WA Football Commission are seeking expressions of interests for upcoming level 2 coaching courses. This is a great opportunity for Youth and Senior coaches who meet the below pre-requisites to further their coaching development and achieve Level 2 Accreditation in 2022/23 Course Pre-requisites Must hold a CoachAFL membership and Foundation Coach accreditation At least 2 years coaching experience at any level of AFL football Currently coaching at Youth/Senior level – Year 7 age group
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Belt Up NAIDOC Design a Ball Competition
Wed, November 2, 2022 - 11:27 AMMade possible through the WACFL’s ongoing partnership with the Insurance Commission of WA and their Belt Up message, the NAIDOC football celebrates and acknowledges the enormous contribution Aboriginal and Indigenous players continue to make to our great game and the regional communities it is played in. After the success of the Belt Up NAIDOC Design a Ball Competition last year, we are excited to continue the competition for the design of the 2023 NAIDOC Belt
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2022 Rio Tinto Women's Country Football Championships
Fri, October 28, 2022 - 10:45 AMThe 2022 Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championship, Rio Tinto Women’s Division was held at Lane Group Stadium, Mandurah on 29 and 30 September. The competition hosted eight regional leagues which included a team from the Kimberley for the very first time which ensured representation from across the state. The Grand Final saw South West battle it out with Kimberley for the flag with South West taking the win for the third consecutive year 4.3
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Bush Footy Legends is Back for Season 3!
Wed, October 5, 2022 - 4:49 PMThe West Australian Country Football League, in partnership with Healthway, promoting the ‘Think Mental Health campaign’ are excited to launch Season three of the Bush Legends Podcast. The podcast, hosted by The West Australian’s popular sports reporter, Jackson Barrett, will feature 6 episodes with a mix of old and young country footy legends, including current and former AFL/W and WAFL players. Incorporating stories of their glory days, the highs to the lows, the podcast aims at
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