World Footy News

The AFL today announced the locations for the 2014/2015 Australia Post AFL Community Camps, with St Kilda Football Club to kick off the first camp in December on the Mornington Peninsula and then overseas in New Zealand.

More than 800 AFL players will take the game to regional and rural communities around Australia and New Zealand in the lead up to the 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

AFL General Manager People Customer and Community, Dorothy Hisgrove said the Australia Post AFL Community Camps were about players giving back to the community and sharing with fans their passion for Australia’s Game.

“The Australia Post AFL Community Camps are a significant event in the AFL pre-season calendar as they provide fans across Australia with an opportunity to meet and engage with their favourite players and clubs.

“Starting with St Kilda Football Club, players will carry out training sessions and visit schools, local football clubs, nursing homes and hospitals, bringing people together and promoting participation in footy at a grass roots level.

“Fans are the most important people in our game and these camps are a terrific chance for AFL players to acknowledge their loyalty and support first-hand,” said Ms Hisgrove.

Australia Post General Manager Community Relations, Andrea Pearman said: “Through the Australia Post AFL Community Camps we are proud to help provide access to our national game to communities and individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy everything the AFL and its clubs has to offer.”

“The role of sport in building thriving, healthy and connected communities cannot be underestimated. It brings everyone together in a common interest - whether they are playing, watching or supporting sport, all are welcome.”

 

 

2014/15 Australia Post AFL Community Camps

 

AFL CLUB	LOCATION & SURROUNDS RECOMMEDATIONS	DATES
Adelaide	Port Lincoln (linked to nab Challenge match)	March 2-3
Brisbane Lions	Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore to Maryborough/Gympie)	Feb 10-11
Carlton	Shepparton	Feb 17-18
Collingwood	Bendigo/North Central (linked to nab Challenge match)	March 16-17
Essendon	Sunbury, Riddell, Macedon Ranges.	Feb 9-10
Fremantle	Geraldton and Mortlock - Midlands region	Feb 18-19
Geelong Cats	Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, Mininera-Mortlake	Feb 23-24
Gold Coast SUNS	Townsville(linked to nab Challenge match), Mackay and Byron Bay (NSW)	March 2-3
GWS	Canberra, Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Albury, Batemans Bay, Broken Hill, Bathurst	Feb 17-18
Hawthorn	Tasmania (Launceston, Hobart, Swansea, Queenstown) (linked to nab Challenge match)	Feb 27-March 1
North Melbourne	Hobart & Werribee	Feb 19-20
Melbourne	Leongatha/Wonthaggi	Feb 11-12
Port Adelaide	Barossa Valley (Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Gawler, Kapunda)	Feb 16-17
Richmond	East Gippsland (Bairnsdale/Lakes Entrance)	Feb 10-11
St Kilda	Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch & Mornington Peninsula east ( Hastings, Tyabb, Crib Point)	Dec 1-3, 2014 (MP) Dec 2-3, 2014 (NZ)
Sydney	Wollongong, Bowral, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Gosford, Tamworth, Armidale, Wagga Wagga and Sydney metro locations	Feb 16-17
West Coast Eagles	Bunbury	Feb 10-11
Western Bulldogs	Ballarat	March 4-5

 

*Dates locations/subject to change.