Chris Febvre • March 2, 2022
Level 1 Sports Trainers Course
Level 1 Sports Trainers Course
Through AFL Victoria’s 2022 Sports Trainer Subsidy Program, AFL North East Border are hosting Sports Medicine Australia’s Level 1 Trainers Course, free of charge for all participants.
The 2022 Sports Trainer Subsidy Program is being implemented by AFL Victoria to support community clubs and their volunteers. Under this initiative, SMA will offer Level 1 Sports Trainer Accreditation and the costs for all participants will be fully subsidised by AFL Victoria.
Date: Sunday 3rd April
Time: 9am start
Venue: Wodonga Raiders Function Rooms, Birallee Park, Wodonga
Duration: 8 Hours
Cost: FREE
This course includes pre-course online learning, comprising approximately 6-8 hours of self-paced learning in Level 1 Sports Trainer Theory (8 modules).
The 8 hour face-to-face course includes mix of practical and written tasks.
Please note the self-paced online learning must be completed prior to attending your class.
Register to attend here.
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!
