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COVID-19 Updates (Friday, 5 November)

Update 5 November 2021 The ACT and NSW Governments have eased COVID restrictions and enabled community sport to recommence. The documents below provide guidelines for community football clubs in the ACT and NSW to follow in order to achieve a

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2021 AFL Sydney community football season cancelled

It is with regret that AFL NSW/ACT has today made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 AFL Sydney community football season due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the current COVID-19 outbreak across Greater Sydney. This decision also extends to

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NSW Health Recommendations Update – 20 August

To our footy family, On Monday afternoon the NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr. Kerry Chant, wrote to State Sporting Organisations issuing new recommendations relating to community sport. Since receiving the updated advice, AFL NSWACT has been working closely with Sport

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Updated NSW Health Information – 18 August 2020

Last night the NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, issued a letter to the sport and recreation sector recommending a tightening of restrictions aimed at minimising the risk of COVID-19 transmission in community sport. A Copy of the letter

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Season 2020 Update

To our AFL Footy Family, Footy is back! Things may look and feel slightly different, but the magic of playing our great game will never change. As we eagerly await the first bounce of the 2020 Community Football Season, it

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Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) Courses

There is a number of compulsory compliance items that clubs must complete prior to the commencement of the 2020 season. Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC) Accreditation All matches from Under 13’s to Seniors, require a minimum of one person to have

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Return to Play Protocols Education and Q&A Session

Getting your team and venue ready for Round 1 AFL NSW/ACT will be hosting a “Return to Play Protocols and Education Session” to discuss the protocols for your team and home venue prior to Round 1. Date: Wednesday, 15 July

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Return to Competition Education Sessions

Ground Manager

Ahead of the commencement of the 2020 Community Football Season, AFL NSWACT will be hosting a number of free online education sessions. Ground Manager Education Session Ground Manager webinar is primarily for prospective new Ground Managers but could also be

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Return to Contact Training from 1 July

From Today, Wednesday 1 July, Clubs and Teams will be permitted to return to contact training and match practice.  In line with the recently revised NSW Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 4) 2020, and the

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Return to Play Update – June 10

Dear AFL Community Clubs and local stakeholders, AFL NSW/ACT welcomes the Acting Minister for Sports announcement today that from 1 July 2020 adult community sport competitions can restart at the same time as 18 years and under. To ensure players

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