Chris Febvre • March 1, 2023
AFL NORTH EAST BORDER FEMALE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
AFL NORTH EAST BORDER FEMALE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The AFL North East Border Female Football League (AFLNEB FFL) is pleased to announce a new major partnership agreement with leading sports technology and development company Rookie Me.
Rookie Me joins the AFLNEB FFL as the league’s Official Game Day Technology Partner, providing a range of support and digital resources to every league coach, player and club.
This includes access to Rookie Me Play – the new digital match day platform, to manage fair game time, player rotations and statistics for teams.
"We are thrilled to partner with the AFL North East Border Female Football League to support the league’s growth and development of female football. Our partnership will help provide female athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to unleash their full potential," said Adham Dimachki, CEO of Rookie Me.
Through its wide range of innovative products, Rookie Me provides new opportunities for athletes, coaches and sporting professionals at all stages of their careers. The Rookie Me approach to sports, empowers individuals and the wider sporting community to be the best they can be through education development and industry-leading sports technology.
According to Zac Hedin, the Regional Manager of AFL North East Border, the partnership will contribute to multiple areas of the region's vision as it moves forward. “We are extremely happy to have Rookie Me on board as a partner of the AFLNEB FFL. The growth of female football in the region is exciting and to be able to offer our coaches access to these resources can only be a positive step to ensure we give our female footballers the best possible experience”.
To learn more about Rookie Me, visit their website https://www.rookieme.com/
2024 saw the launch of the AFL North East Border Volunteer Recognition Program, proudly supported by one of our long standing partners, APCO! The program recognised 20 volunteers across the region each week throughout the footy season and will do the same once again in 2025. The categories include - Club Volunteer Umpire/Club Umpire Junior/Youth Coach Auskick Coordinator/Volunteer Clubs are welcome to nominate one of their hard working volunteers throughout the year, and if they are selected they will receive a $50 APCO voucher to use in an APCO store near you. Nominations can be submitted by clicking on the following link - VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NOMINATION FORM
Two local football netball clubs are set to receive a funding boost to upgrade their lighting infrastructure through the Country Football Netball funding program! The Milawa Football Netball Club who compete in the Ovens & King FNL and Barnawartha Football Netball Club competing in the Tallangatta & District Football League will both receive funding through the Country Football Netball Program which through a partnership between the Victorian Government, AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria aims to support county football and netball clubs infrastructure improvements and developments. A total of 7 clubs across Victoria received funding in this round, and with two clubs successful in the North East it is a great outcome for football in the region and both clubs should be congratulated for the work they have put in to be successful! We look forward to seeing these projects come to life! For more information on the program and other success applicants please click here - https://play.afl/victoria/news/funding-boost-country-football-facilities?fbclid=IwY2xjawIx1hdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYxTMXDPhmQhLOMmUjo6YAkpXU-dFqKLUzVdYIegdiFK2xGe-yf-PgwBiA_aem_EdgEJ5XDtkeJH8VGU35rfA
2025 saw AFLNEB host there now annual Club Development Day which had a focus on upskilling those who are hands on during game days throughout the season! With over 45 attendees participating in three dynamic workshops - - Club Umpire Session, - Coaching Masterclass Session, and - Building Stronger Clubs Workshop - Our Community Club Leaders and dedicated Volunteers are now equipped with the resources and skills to tackle the upcoming season! Additionally, more than 25 Sports Trainers benefited from the Level 1 Sports Trainer Course, enhancing their expertise and readiness. Massive thank you to La Trobe University Albury-Wodonga for hosting us at their amazing campus! We wish all the clubs the best for the upcoming season and look forward to further supporting them with additional sessions throughout the year!
