Chris Febvre • March 1, 2023
Partnership With Rookie Me
Partnership With Rookie Me
We are pleased to announce that AFL North East Border (AFLNEB) has entered into a partnership with Rookie Me – the Official Coaching Technology Partner of the AFL.
Rookie Me joins the AFLNEB as the Official Coach and Game Day Technology Partner, which will provide a range of support and digital resources.
This partnership will bring a range of exciting new opportunities and benefits to both organisations and the coaches and players from the WDJFL, AWJFL, TDFL and NEB FFL.
Rookie Me will provide a range of support and digital resources to the leagues, including access to Rookie Me Coach Premium, an extensive library of training activities, sessions, tools and educational resources tailored for coaches at all levels of their careers.
Some clubs will also access Rookie Me Play – the new digital game day platform, to manage fair game time, player rotations and statistics for teams.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with AFL North East Border," said Adham Dimachki, CEO of Rookie Me. "This partnership will allow us to support the growth and success of grassroots football, and we are excited to work closely with the leagues, teams, coaches and players to help them achieve their goals in 2023."
"We are excited to partner with Rookie Me for season 2023. The partnership provides junior coaches in the North East great access to a comprehensive resource which will allow them to easily access training sessions and activities. Through this partnership we hope to assist coaches at all levels to grow and develop and in turn develop and guide our participants along their footballing journey" said AFLNEB Regional Manager, Zac Hedin.
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!
