SA Country Football Championships
Overview
The SA Country Football Championships is an event that showcases, supports and celebrates country football, with a vision of football leaving lasting legacies in communities.
Commencing in 1994, the SA Country Football Championships brings together players and officials from 23 regional leagues across South Australia, as well as representatives from Broken Hill.
Following the rapid growth of women’s football, in 2018 the Championships welcomed women’s teams to compete for the first time.
300 talented community footballers from country South Australia represent six zone teams across the men’s and women’s carnivals
SANFL is pleased to announce that the 2022 Think! Road Safety SA Country Football Championships will be held for the first time in Whyalla on July 16 & 17.
The two-day carnival, to be hosted by the City of Whyalla, will be held at Whyalla’s award-winning AFL-standard Bennett Oval as well as nearby Memorial Oval.
The Championships weekend will also incorporate a Hostplus SANFL League Men’s Match between North Adelaide and Adelaide on Saturday, July 16 at Bennett Oval.
2022 Think! Road Safety SA Country Football Championships Fixture
Saturday 16 July
Bennett Oval | 37 McDouall Stuart Ave, Whyalla Stuart SA 5608
Memorial Oval | Bradford St, Whyalla Playford SA 5600
| Match Start Time | Bennett Oval | Memorial Oval |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am | Women's | Eyre Peninsula v Southern | Women's | South East v Eastern |
| 10:25am | Men's | Eyre Peninsula v Southern | Men's | South East v Eastern |
| 11:30am | Women's | Northern v Southern | Women's Eastern v Central |
| 12:35pm | Men's | Northern v Southern | Men's | Eastern v Central |
| 1:40pm | Women's | South East v Northern | Women's | Central v Eyre Peninsula |
| 2:25pm | Men's | South East v Northern | Men's | Central v Eyre Peninsula |
| 4:00pm | HostPlus SANFL League Match | North Adelaide v Adelaide | - |
Sunday 17 July
Bennett Oval | 37 McDouall Stuart Ave, Whyalla Stuart SA 5608
Memorial Oval | Bradford St, Whyalla Playford SA 5600
Whyalla Secondary College Oval | Russell St, Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
| Match Start Time | Bennett Oval |
|---|---|
| 9:30am | Men's | 5 v 6 |
| 11:30am | Women's Championships Final | 1 v 2 |
| 1:30pm | Men's Championships Final | 1 v 2 |
| Match Start Time | Memorial Oval | Whyalla Secondary College Oval |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am | Women's | 3 v 4 | Women's | 5 v 6 |
| 11:00am | Men's | 3 v 4 | - |
Event Information
Advance tickets are available for purchase from the SANFL Shop.
Tickets will also be available at the gates for purchase.
Ticket Prices
- Weekend Pass – $20 Adult, $15 Concession (Saturday and Sunday tickets) ONLINE ONLY
- Saturday Pass – $17 Adult, $11 Concession
- Sunday Pass – $10 Adult, $5 Concession (Bennett Oval only)
U18s are free and do not require a ticket to enter.
Access
Tickets provide access to both sites on Saturday, including the SANFL Match between North Adelaide and Adelaide at Bennett Oval.
Entry to Memorial Oval and Whyalla Secondary College Oval on Sunday is free of charge.
North Adelaide and Adelaide Football Club Members, as well as eligible Adelaide Oval ticket holders can use their membership for entry on Saturday, however will need to purchase a ticket for Sunday.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
Entry gates, including carparks will open to the public at 9:00am.
Pedestrians may enter from the following gates:
- Bennett Oval – McDouall Stuart Avenue
- Memorial Oval – Duncan Street
- Whyalla Secondary College Oval – Russell Street
Please refer to carparking section for vehicle entry gates.
Limited carparking is available at both grounds inside the ground, however free overflow parking is available on surrounding streets.
Onsite parking will be charged at $5 per vehicle at the gate.
Public entrance to the carparks are as follows:
- Bennett Oval – Viscount Slim Avenue
- Memorial Oval – Duncan Street
- Whyalla Secondary College Oval – Russell Street
Don’t miss a minute of action and watch the free live stream of the 2022 Think! Road Safety SA Country Football Championships on SANFLNow.
You can watch on your mobile device, computer or television.
Visit https://www.sanflnow.com.au/ to view.
Whyalla offers natural wonders contrasted with industry in vivid landscapes, aquatic serenity, sea life and great adventures.
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Competing Zones
Central
Adelaide Plains Football League
Barossa, Light & Gawler Football Association
North Eastern Football League
Yorke Peninsula Football League
Eastern
Hills Football League
Mallee Football League
Riverland Football League
River Murray Football League
Eyre Peninsula
Eastern Eyre Football League
Great Flinders Football League
Port Lincoln Football League
Western Eyre Football League
Northern
Broken Hill Football League
Far North Football League
Northern Areas Football League
Spencer Gulf Football League
Whyalla Football League
South East
Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League
Limestone Coast Women’s Football League
Mid South Eastern Football League
Western Border Football League
Southern Districts
Great Southern Football League
Kangaroo Island Football League
Southern Football League
Championship Honor Boards
Men’s Championships
| Year | Champions | Player of the Championships | Best U21 Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Eyre Peninsula | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 1995 | Southern Districts | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 1996 | Southern Districts | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 1997 | Eyre Peninsula | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 1999 | Eyre Peninsula | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 2001 | Mid North | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 2003 | Southern Districts | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 2004 | Southern Districts | Matt Joraswlafsky | Adam Merrett |
| 2005 | Southern Districts |
Justin Henscke and Leighton Wilksch |
Todd Miles |
| 2006 | Central | Adam Merrett | Ryan Darling |
| 2007 | Southern Districts | Damian Stevens | Tyrone Hill |
| 2008 | Murray Mallee | Todd Miles | Ryan Bennett |
| 2009 | Southern Districts | Mitch Portlock | Greg Bain |
| 2010 | Southern Districts | Josh Vick and Ben Yeomans | Ben Yeomans |
| 2011 | Eyre Peninsula | Matthew Woolford | Levi Konitska |
| 2012 | Southern Districts | Tyson Wait | Tom Johnson |
| 2013 | Central | Michael Liebelt | Patrick Barrett |
| 2014 | Murray South East | Ben McIntyre and Liam O'Neil | Jack Kenny |
| 2015 | Southern Districts | Jack Kenny and Xavier Watson | Campbell Combe |
| 2016 | Murray South East | Brian Fenton | Campbell Combe |
| 2017 | Murray South East | Jack Jelly | Domenic Costanzo |
| 2018 | Eyre Peninsula | Jesse Kemp | Scott Merrett |
| 2019 | Central | Sidney Masters, Leigh Ryswyk and Xavier Watson | Troy Parker-Boers |
| 2021 | Southern Districts | Jordan Fuller | Bailey Marshman |
Women’s Championships
| Year | Champions | Player of the Championships | Best U21 Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Eastern | Jiarna Zerella | Not Awarded |
| 2019 | Southern Districts | Tegan Nottle | Not Awarded |
| 2021 | Northern | Ella Little and Dakota Williams | Ella Little and Dakota Williams |
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