NSW/ACT numbers reach record high
AFL NSW/ACT has released its 2012 participation numbers and is pleased to report that this year NSW/ACT has recorded an unprecedented number of participants across all programs, and is now ranked second in total participation in Australia.
NSW/ACT recorded an increase of 7339 participants in Auskick programs, making the total NSW/ACT Auskick player number of 48,965 the largest in the country for the first time in the program’s history. Percentage growth in the Auskick numbers in Sydney South (137.78%) and Greater Western Sydney (43.37%) was particularly exceptional for the year.
AFL NSW/ACT General Manager Tom Harley said the growth in participation was an outstanding result for the emerging market.
“2012 has been the biggest year for Australian football on all levels in NSW and the ACT, so it naturally follows that we’ve seen a big jump in player numbers,” he said.
“With the GWS GIANTS making their debut this season and the Swans winning the flag, it has been a great year to be involved in AFL in NSW/ACT.”
“We’re so fortunate to have both a premiership winning club in the Swans, and to be able to watch some of the AFL’s most exciting young talent at GWS right here in Sydney.”
The Greater Western Sydney region recorded the highest growth in NSW/ACT, with total player numbers increasing by more than eight thousand to 36,460 – a growth of 28.74 per cent.
Harley says AFL NSW/ACT staff have made a tremendous effort to increase the number of participants in all programs.
“Everyone has worked exceptionally hard to leverage the increase in AFL football in NSW/ACT to an increase in participation at the grassroots level.”
“We’re pleased that our total participation number of 148,230 ranks us second behind Victoria for the first time ever. It’s wonderful to see so many young girls and boys playing Australian football, and it certainly augurs well for the future of football in NSW/ACT.”
|
2011 |
2012 |
Increase |
Increase % |
|
|
TOTAL NSW/ACT |
136,438 |
148,230 |
11,792 |
8.64% |
|
AUSKICK |
41,626 |
48,965 |
7,339 |
17.63% |
|
SCHOOL |
63,581 |
67,571 |
3,990 |
6.28% |
|
CLUB |
27,987 |
28,468 |
481 |
1.72% |
|
AFL 9s |
905 |
3,226 |
2,321 |
256.46% |
