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Clubs

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:38:25 +1000

District Clubs

Please note this list is incomplete. More clubs will be added as we receive them. If you are a Football Club within our district and your website isn't on the list, give us a call at the club (08) 9535 3448 and let us know. We'd be happy to add you.

Halls Head JFC

Mandurah Centrals JFC

North Mandurah JFC

Pinjarra JFC

Port Kennedy Cats JFC

Rockingham JFC

Safety Bay Football Club

Secret Harbour Dockers FC

South Fremantle DFDC

South Mandurah JFC

Warnbro Swans JFC

Waroona JFC

Junior Competition

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:46:50 +1000

District Centre of Excellence

The Centre of Excellence is the foundation for the WAFL’s future and a key to the ongoing development of our great game in Western Australia. The aim is to ensure all players coming through the WA development system have exposure to opportunities that maximise their potential.

This initiative aims to deliver:

Higher quality WAFL players

Greater number of draftable players to the AFL

Highest standard of coaching and support staff

Higher quality of community level players

Higher quality of educated parents for future generations

The concept of WAFL Clubs as a “Centre of Excellence” for the District is the foundation of future growth and prosperity. It has been endorsed by the AFL, WAFC and all WAFL Boards. This model will continue to grow the game in Western Australia and find a synergy between the WAFL Club and its District.

Game Development

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:52:50 +1000

District Centre of Excellence

This initiative aims to deliver:

Higher quality WAFL players

Greater number of draftable players to the AFL

Highest standard of coaching and support staff

Higher quality of community level players

Higher quality of educated parents for future generations

NAB Auskick

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:55:44 +1000

NAB Auskick

The NAB AFL Auskick program provides boys and girls with a fun and safe Australian Football experience that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game. The program is not just about introducing children to Australian Football – it activates and develops within each child the desire for a healthy lifestyle and an association with our great game. This is achieved through activities and programs for individuals, small groups and teams, and aims to assist development of personal and social skills.

NAB AFL Auskick is a program managed by the local community for the community. Adults play an essential role, whether as parents, coaches, administrators or officials, in supporting junior football in Australia.

Children learn best by example. Therefore codes of conduct provide clear behavioural guidelines and promote a quality environment in which both the game and the participants can flourish.

Visit the official NAB Auskick website for registration details...How to Register

Code of conduct – Parents and spectators

Encourage children to participate regardless of ability
Encourage participants to always play by the rules
Never ridicule mistakes or losses
Remember that participants learn best by example. Applaud good play by all teams
Never publicly disagree with officials. If you disagree, raise the issue privately through appropriate channels
Actively discourage racial abuse
Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches
Remember that participants play for fun and are not miniature professionals
Condemn the use of violence in any form, be it by spectators, coaches, officials or players
Encourage players to accept the umpire's decisions
Demonstrate exemplary behaviour by not using foul language, or harassing players, coaches or officials
Smoking and the consumption of alcohol is unacceptable at junior sport

Code of conduct – Coaches and teachers

Be reasonable in your demands: consider young players' time, energy and enthusiasm levels
Avoid over-playing the talented players. The just 'average' players' need and deserve equal time.
Keep winning in perspective: maximise participation because children participate for fun and enjoyment
Stress safety: ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and appropriate for age and ability levels
Consider maturity levels: match up practice schedules, activities and degree of competition
Develop team respect: for opponents as well as for the judgement of officials and opposing coaches
Recognise the importance of injury: seek and follow the physician's advice concerning injured players
Keep informed: with sound principles of coaching and skill development, and development of children
Teach sporting behaviour: create opportunities to teach appropriate sports behaviour as well as basic skills
Get priorities right: ensure skill learning and appropriate behaviour are the priority over competition
Teach fair play: help children understand the responsibilities and implications of their freedom to choose between fair and unfair play

Schools

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:56:49 +1000

School Football

The school system has traditionally been the nursery for young students wanting to participate in Australian Football, Australia's most popular sport. The West Australian Football Commission and Australian Football League is committed to ensuring all Australians have the opportunity to participate in our great indigenous game and aims to facilitate appropriate school-based participation opportunities for all students (girls & boys) wishing to be involved, whether as a player, umpire or coach.

The WA School Football Resources provides information for innovative and engaging curriculum resources designed to bring our game into the classroom while delivering educational outcomes.

To find out more about the exciting initiatives and opportunities available to schools in Western Australia, simply visit the WAFC School Program.

School Ambassador Program

The exciting AFL School Ambassador program was launched in 2004 by the Minister for Education and Director General at Patersons Stadium. Currently (1 June 2011) there are 1027 teachers have been inducted into the program.

"AFL School Ambassadors are teachers who are passionate about their Australian football. They commit to actively and positively promoting our great game in their school." - Colin West, General Manager, WAFC Development and Education.

AFL School Ambassadors are provided with a fully funded Professional Development Day and are supplied with the following:
Role and expectations of the AFL School Ambassador
Resources and support available from the West Australian Football Commission, including current football programs available to schools
Practical PE activities and Cross-curricular activities involving a football theme

Events

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:57:53 +1000

PEEL MULGA TRAINING PROGRAM

The Peel District Aboriginal Football Program is up and running for 2012.

Any Aboriginal player aged 13, 14 & 15 is welcome to join in the program.

For futher information please contact Peel District Development Officer -

Peter Brear ph: 0438 677 700 - email pbrear@peelthunder.com.au

Please see below the current training program complete with times, dates and venues as at 29th March 2012.

Peel Mulga Training Program

Resources

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:49:07 +1000

Contacts

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:30:53 +1000

District Manager: Leigh Elder

Mobile: 0402 799 924

Email: lelder@peelthunder.com.au

Development Officer: Peter Brear

Mobile: 0438 677 700

Email: pbrear@peelthunder.com.au

Operations Officer: Robyn Springett

Mobile: 0417 947 819

Email: rspringe@bigpond.net.au

Address:
Bendigo Bank Stadium

Dower Street, Mandurah WA 6210

Correspondence:

P.O. Box 3591

Mandurah East WA 6210

AFL 9's coming soon

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100

AFL 9's coming soon

Design a football banner for you club

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000

And go into the draw to win a screening of marvel's The Avengers for you and 30 footy mates

Download the entry form

Peel District Growth Results

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

This year Peel District had a 12.84% increase in participation and for the second time in four years lead the state in participation growth.

Official results of the 2011 AFL Census (WA Metro)

Region:	Total	Total		Auskick	Social	Total	% Change on last year	Total
	Club	School	Women		Football	Players		Players
	Players	Players						last year
METRO
Claremont	3,645	4,110	470	2,157	240	10,622	7.06%	9,922
East Freo	3,889	2,640	290	1,721	84	8,624	-1.60%	8,764
East Perth	3,100	3,050	180	1,484	24	7,838	0.55%	7,795
Peel	4,225	4,330	250	1,557	0	10,362	12.84%	9,183
Perth	3,596	4,145	295	2,083	72	10,191	1.78%	10,013
South Freo	4,137	3,290	200	1,729	0	9,356	-1.56%	9,504
Subiaco	3,044	3,245	125	1,444	696	8,554	2.43%	8,351
Swan Districts	4,045	4,045	380	1,210	120	9,800	-0.73%	9,872
West Perth	3,440	4,235	370	2,239	48	10,332	7.67%	9,596
Sub Total	33,121	33,090	2,560	15,624	1,284	85,679	3.23%

Volunteer of the week

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000

Name: Mick Lally

Club: Halls Head Football Club

Years of Service: 10+

Role Undertaken: Club Committee Member & Coach

Mick has been a key volunteer in the Peel District for over a decade, he has great leadership and is dedicated to the development of the game.

For the past 6 years he has been President of the Halls Head Football Club, under his guidance the club has developed from a junior club to a full combined senior and junior club with approximately 500 participants. With Mick’s assistance, the club has significant improvement to its facilities.

Mick has also coached in both club football and the talent programs continually giving his time for the children to develop and enjoy our great game.

Nominate your favorite volunteer at www.volunteerinfooty.com.au!