Get Involved in Footy Fun This Season Across the Barwon Region!
Looking for a fun, active and welcoming way to get involved in footy in 2026? AFL Barwon is excited to offer a range of Auskick, Superkick and AFL Nines programs across the region, giving children and adults the perfect opportunity to get active, build skills and enjoy the game in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Whether you’re brand new to football or returning for another season, these programs are designed to be inclusive, affordable and focused on fun.
Junior Programs – Auskick & Superkick
Our four-week Auskick and Superkick programs are ideal for young players wanting to learn the basics, develop confidence and enjoy footy with friends. Best of all, participants receive $55 off their community Auskick or Superkick program, making it a great pathway into local club football.
Queenscliff Football Club – Auskick & Superkick
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When: Mondays, 4–5pm
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Duration: 4 weeks
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Season Commences: March 2
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Cost: $55
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Superkick: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/a54be5
Armstrong Creek Sharks – All Girls Auskick & Superkick
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When: Wednesdays, 4–5pm
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Duration: 4 weeks
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Season Commences: February 18
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Cost: $55
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Superkick: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/d1794f
Drysdale Football Club – Auskick & Superkick
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When: Thursdays, 4–5pm
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Duration: 4 weeks
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Season Commences: February 26
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Cost: $55
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Superkick: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/4a11d3
AFL Nines – Social Footy for Adults
AFL Nines is the ultimate social football competition — fast-paced, non-contact and perfect for friends, workmates and local teams looking to enjoy footy in a relaxed environment.
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When: Mondays from 6pm
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Season Commences: February 16
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Cost: $350 per team
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Individual Registration: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/dc7871-3133b2dd
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Team Registration: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/7cc2a3
Get Involved!
Spots are limited, so we encourage particpants and teams to register early. These programs provide a great introduction to football, a pathway into local clubs, and a fun way to stay active and connected in the Barwon community.
In-line with the recent announcement of the AFL’s updated 2024 Concussion Protocols, AFL Barwon has announced updated Football & Netball Concussion Protocols.
The most significant announcement detailed within the 2024 AFL Concussion Protocols was:
- All Australian rules football competitions at all ages (i.e. adult/open competitions and all junior competitions outside AFL/AFLW), will adopt a mandatory minimum 21-day return to play protocol. This new protocol will apply for State Football competitions (including the VFL and VFLW), elite pathway competitions (including the Coates Talent League for boys and girls) and all community football competitions; and
- Under the new community guidelines, the earliest that a player can return to play after a concussion is on the 21st day after the day on which the concussion was sustained and provided that the player has safely progressed through each phase of the return-to-play program.
In-line with this announcement, AFL Barwon has adopted:
- The 2024 AFL Concussion Protocols for all AFL Barwon and affiliated Australian rules football competitions at all ages; and
- Has also adopted this policy for all AFL Barwon and affiliated Netball competitions at all ages.
This adoption extends to practice matches, interleague and other games of any kind, of Australian Rules Football and Netball, in all forms.
In-line with AFL Barwon’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, to be community sport leaders in the safe and sustainable delivery of Football and Netball, we will continue work regionally on further resourcing and support for all affiliated Clubs, competitions and Leagues.
Clubs, stakeholders and community members alike are encouraged to contact AFL Barwon if they require further detail or clarification on these guidelines.
