Chris Febvre • November 11, 2020
Strategic Planning and Club Development Program - RCoW and AFLNEB
Strategic Planning and Club Development Program - RCoW and AFLNEB
AFL North East Border, in conjunction with the Ovens and King Football Netball League and Wangaratta and District Junior Football League, has been successful in obtaining funding to deliver a Strategic Planning and Club Development Program under the Rural City of Wangaratta’s Business and Community Recovery Grants Program.
The North East region’s football and netball clubs and associated communities have been greatly impacted by the January 2020 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic which, due to the restrictions, resulted in the loss of the 2020 football netball season in all AFLNEB affiliated leagues.
Clubs across the region have identified the need to focus on rebuilding clubs and reconnecting with communities with a return to football and netball competition in 2021.
It is also identified that clubs need to adapt to the continuing COVID-19 restrictions.
The Strategic Planning and Club Development Program will provide one-on-one support for up to 10 clubs across of the Wangaratta region, including senior and junior clubs to help prepare new club strategic plans.
AFLNEB League Manager Cam Potter said the successful application for the grant will benefit 10 clubs across the Rural City as clubs attempt to find their way back from a devastating 2020 season.
“The impact of the bushfires and COVID-19 to football governance and operations has been significant at all levels in 2020,” Potter said.
“With no football or netball in 2020 a key focus of all leagues and clubs is to support community participation and connection with the expected return of football and netball competition in 2021.
“The Strategic Planning and Club Development Program will support clubs in reviewing their current positions and establish new and updated strategies addressing the impacts from 2020.
“It will also help clubs establish operational approaches as COVID safe organisations supporting the safety of their participants and the local community.”
Expression of interests are now being requested from football-netball clubs across the City of Wangaratta municipality which are open until December 11th, 2020 with expressions of interested to be forwarded to cam.potter@afl.com.au.
For more information please contact Cam Potter on 0428 284 916.
This pre season Nines is coming to the OKFNL. A great opportunity for OKFNL clubs to connect with local junior footballers and introduce them to their club ahead of the 2026 season. Local OKFNL clubs can enter teams of 9-12 players, with prizes and giveaways for clubs who attract the most junior footballers, most registrations across teams and team spirit on the day! When - Sunday 16th of November Where - Wareena Park, Wangaratta Time - 10am to 4pm Cost - $350 per team (approx $35 per player) Ages - 16+ For more information on Nines you can check out all the details here - https://play.afl/play/afl-nines To enter a team or find out more please contact Daniel Saville (OKFNL Ops Manager) - okfnloperations@gmail.com
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