Local clubs receive funding boost for junior girls’ uniforms

By SANFL Media

Ten football clubs from across the State have been successful in receiving grants totalling more than $25,600 to assist with new uniforms for young female participants.

The AFL’s Junior and Youth Girls Uniform Grant Program, proudly supported by Fanatics, was established this year to support inclusion in community football by enabling leagues, clubs and umpire associations to provide suitable uniforms for junior and youth girls.

More than $250,000 in grants has been provided to 96 successful applicants nationwide, with grants of up to $3,000 per club/umpire association.

Funding will go towards purchasing appropriate playing or umpiring uniforms that are designed specifically for girls or replacing white shorts with a suitable alternative for junior and youth girls’ teams.

Following are the SA clubs who have successfully applied for a grant:

• Angle Vale Football and Netball Club
• Barossa District Football and Netball Club
• Golden Grove Football Club
• Macclesfield Football Club
• Morphettville Park Football Club
• Nuriootpa Rover Football Club
• Plympton Sporting & Recreation Club
• SMOSH West Lakes Junior Football Club
• Tanunda Football Club
• Willaston Football Club

AFL General Manager – Game Development Madeline Penny congratulated the clubs who were successful recipients of funding for the Junior and Youth Girls Uniform Grant Program which supports the incredible growth in Australian Rules Football for girls.

“There are more than 3,300 football teams for women and girls around the country. By comparison, there were around 600 teams in 2015, less than a decade ago, which shows how far the game has come for women and girls since the inception of NAB AFLW in 2017,” Penny said.

“Ensuring girls have access to suitable uniforms helps to create welcoming and inclusive environments that promote enjoyment and participation.”

There are currently more than 8,400 women and girls participating in community football in South Australia, compared to less than 3,000 in 2017 when the SANFLW State League commenced.