Update on Covid-19
18 Mar 2020 by Danielle Cox
Covid-19 Update:
As per recommendations from the AFL,
ALL footy training, scheduled games and Auskick are to be postponed until May 31st. The AFL will continue to meet and review this decision based on the changing situation and on advise from the government and relevant health bodies.
We as club are dissappointed by this decision, however the health of our players, coaches and of our wider football family is our priority at this time.
We will keep you updated as we receive more information.
Please see below, a snippet of a letter from the region General Manager.
“A note to the AFL football community:
The health and well-being of fans, players, umpires, officials, partners, volunteers and communities has been our number one priority.
We are determined to be part of the whole of community response to slow this COVID-19 virus down – and in doing so, help the broader community and our health systems to cope.
Consistent with the decision yesterday in relation to State League football and the national and state talent programs, all AFL and AFL State association managed or operated leagues along with the NAB AFL Auskick Centres programs currently operating or set to begin, will be postponed until 31st May 2020.
This decision and recommendation covers AFL community matches, AFL community training sessions and face to face AFL, WAFC and SANFL education courses.
The recommendation was collectively agreed upon based on the nature of shared public facilities across community football clubs and the health and safety of our volunteer network.
We are a game, but we are not the main game.
The main game is looking after the community and that is the clear priority for everyone at the moment. For football families like all families.
It is paramount that support and engagement in community football continues during these times. It is vital players, coaches, administrators, supporters, sponsors, volunteers and kids retain close links to their local clubs, Auskick Centres and wider league network.
Football has had many challenges and despite the size of this one, football will find a way through."
WJFNC Committee.
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