Rec Footy is back!

AFL Recreational Football is set to kick off this month at venues across Sydney.

Designed so that ‘everyone can play’; it is less physically demanding, has a minimal time commitment, no risk of serious injury with a major emphasis on fun and safety. Played in a friendly social environment, the game enables people of all ages and ability levels to participate in male, female or mixed competitions.

Online registration is now available by clicking here. For more information on Rec Footy please click here. The competition locations are located at the bottom of this page.

The AFL Recreational Football philosophy is to provide a fun, social and safe, recreational experience in a community environment that encourages participation. The game is non-contact played between two teams of eight with an unlimited number of interchange players allowed.

The major changes to the traditional rules include:

– The field (100m x 50m) is divided into three zones, a 60m mid zone and two 20m scoring zones.
– Games generally go for 2 x 20min halves of 4 x 10min quarters.
– Teams score by kicking the football to one of three designated forwards in their scoring zone, only forwards can kick for goal after marking the ball in their scoring zone.
– If a turnover occurs (i.e when loose ball makes contact with the ground) the opposing team gains possession of the ball from where the ball first made contact with the ground.
– The player with the ball is dispossessed when one or both of his/her flags are completely removed by an opponent (flag belts worn).
– There is no tackling, bumping or sheparding.

COMPETITION DETAILS

Centennial Park – Robertson Rd Oval
When: Thursday nights
Length: Ten Rounds (8 weeks)
Start Date: 21st October
Contact: Troy Luff: troy34@aflpa.com.au

Sutherland – Waratah Oval No.4
When: Thursday nights
Length: Ten Weeks
Start Date:14th October
Competition Manager: Ben Haberley: beneit90@hotmail.com
Rec Footy Sydney Manager: Troy Luff: troy34@aflpa.com.au

Manly – Kierle Park
When: Tuesday nights
Length: Ten Weeks
Start Date: 12th October
Competition Manager: Jack Niemand: jackniemand@hotmail.com
Rec Footy Sydney Manager: Troy Luff: troy34@aflpa.com.au

Pennant Hills – View St Oval
When: Thursday nights
Length: Ten Weeks
Start Date: 14th October
Competition Manager:  Leighton Corr: leighton_disciple@hotmail.com
Rec Footy Sydney Manager: Troy Luff: troy34@aflpa.com.au

Rozelle – Callan Park
Venue: Callan Park
When: Monday nights
Start Date:  Monday 11th October 2010
Length: 10 Weeks
Competition Manager: Levih Warby
Email: levih.warby@gmail.com