AFL North East Border 2014 Member Seminar February 19 th, 2014

REGION SNAPSHOT The Region by numbers 5,122 – the number of registered footballers in 2013 in AFL Victoria Country Competitions 1770 –the number of Auskick participants (Victorian centres) 21 – the Number of Auskick centres (Victorian) 1055 – the Number of Auskick participants (NSW centres) 6 – the number of Auskick centres (NSW) The number of coaches in 2013 Less than 60% the number of coaches accredited

REGION SNAPSHOT The Region by numbers The number of Umpires registered with an umpiring body, excl. club umpires The number of field umpires 53 - The number of boundary umpires 35 - The number of goal umpires 48% the percentage of registered with the umpiring body in 2013 over 50 30% aged between 40 – 49 years of age

REGION SNAPSHOT The Region by numbers $31.1 million - The Economic impact of football in the North East Border Region 6 - The number of AFL Player Visitation Programs delivered in the Region during Teams included Essendon (Alpine), North Melbourne (Wang), Carlton (Wodonga), Hawthorn (Benalla), St.Kilda (Yarrawonga) and Richmond (Albury). 1 - AFL Community Camp – Essendon in Wangaratta 11,000 - the number of people who attend the AFL NAB Cup game Essendon v Richmond at Wangaratta

REGION SNAPSHOT The Region by numbers 11 Regional Local Government Areas in NE Victoria and NSW AFL North East Border represents the football communities of the Region in a consolidated management and governance approach. AFL North East Border Commissioners John Byrne– ChairmanStephen Clarke – Deputy ChairJason Dudenas Geoff LowcockDavid KoschitzkePhil Nolan Mark FlorenceKath EvansGeoff Welch

REGION SNAPSHOT The Region in 2013 Establish a Commission and appointment of a Region General Manager Established a Region Administration Centre with offices in Wangaratta and Albury Inducted 2 additional Football Development Managers Completed a Regional Report on participation including Auskick centres, Clubs, Umpires, Schools, new participation programs Conducted a Regional Facilities Audit Commissioned an independent Economic Impact Report Completed individual Local Government Area participation, growth and facility requirement projections Authorised and completed a Review of the OKFNL

REGION SNAPSHOT The Region in 2013 Established an Umpire Development Manager Position Appointed an Umpire Development Manager Established an AFL NEB Umpire Department Developed an AFL NEB website Had player payments placed on the state-wide agenda as a major issue facing country football Established strong working relationships with Netball Victoria Regional Management Commenced a Strategic Planning Program

RGM Talent Development Admin Umpires Leagues OM/AW Admin Officer* Finance Officer* Umpire DM FDM Talent Mgr HPM FDM League Mgr Operation Officer OM GM OMOPS Coach/FDM AFL North East Border Commission Trainee

CORE REGION ACTIVITIES ParticipationPartnerships Communication Governance Financial AFL NEB - KEY PROJECTS 2014 Umpiring Implementation of AFLNEB Umpiring Department Participation Growth Establish Advisory Groups in Wodonga, Benalla, Alpine and Corowa Regions Game Development Deliver Game Development Programs across the Region through strategic relationships with Schools, Local Government, communities and Clubs Coaching Increase activity of the Regions Coaches Association. Appoint new Committee, create a valued “coaching culture” and support network

AFLNEB Umpiring Structure for 2014 Regional General Manager Boundary Umpire Coach Goal Umpire Coach Umpire Dev. Coach Umpire Fitness Norm Maclure Peter Andriske Warwick Henderson Peter Andriske Warwick Henderson Ian Hunter Graeme Mathewson Warwick Henderson Graeme Mathewson Warwick Henderson AFL North East Border Commission Field Umpire Coach Report/Tribunal Coordinator Umpire Development Manager Shane Downie Peter Albury

AFLNEB Umpiring Panel Training & Coaching  Senior Discipline Coaches to appoint all umpires across region  Training each Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm at: - Wodonga Senior Secondary College - Norm Minns Oval  Training Program is being supported by Matt Glossop (Bushrangers High Performance Manager)  Coaching to be consistent across region  Regular Feedback and Direction to Umpires  Better use of video in feedback and coaching of Umpires  Support umpires in State Umpiring Development Programs

AFLNEB Umpiring Model WHAT’S NEW IN UMPIRING  New Umpire Uniforms from round 1  Club Umpire Development Program, start in March  Increase to Umpire Fees  Regional Awards Function for Umpiring  Grow Recognition of Umpire Achievement  Umpires Available for club training COMING UP IN UMPIRING  February 22 nd – Local Umpires involved in meeting AFL umpires at NAB Challenge Match  March 4 th at Wodonga – Matt Stevic (2012 AFL Grand Final Umpire)

Game Development Programs & Initiatives CLUB/REGION SUPPORT – Fox Sports IT Training, Liquor Licensing Forum, Level 2 First Aid Training, Sports Trainers Course, Advisory groups, GDO  AUSKICK – Pack Distribution, New Centre’s, Startup Meetings, AFL Grid Games, Level 0  COACHES ASSOCIATION (AFCA) – Newly Formed Committee, Accredited %, Functions, Courses/Seminars/Newsletters  SCHOOLS FOOTBALL - Ambassadors, SSV, Competitions, Schools Offering  AFL 9’s, Youth Girls, Multicultural, Indigenous  V/LINE CUP – Carnival, Squad, Represented Leagues, Coaching Staff, Div 1

Game Development Programs & Initiatives  AFL NEB Junior Carnival – Participating Leagues, Representative Footy  AFL Player visitation – 5 Visits, Locations, Format  AFL Community Camps – Benalla, Community Engagement  AFL NAB Cup Games – Expected Attendance, Participating Clubs, Auskick, Associated Events  Holiday Programs – Locations, Purpose, Format  Footy Frenzy Auskick Promotions, 3 locations in March

DateEventWhere 22/02AFL NAB Challenge – Richmond V CollingwoodWangaratta 23/02Level 1 Coaching Accreditation CourseWodonga Sports Trainers CourseWodonga 04/03St Kilda Player VisitWodonga 05/03Liquor Licensing ForumWangaratta 12/03IT – FootyWeb Sporting Pulse TrainingWangaratta 14/03Footy Frenzy Auskick PromotionWangaratta AFLNEB Calendar of Events Feb – March

DateEventWhere 17/03First Aid Course – Level 2Wangaratta 19/03Richmond Player VisitB/Worth-Yack 19/03Liquor Licensing ForumWodonga 21/03Footy Frenzy Auskick PromotionBenalla 24/03Auskick Start-Up MeetingWodonga 26/03Auskick Start-Up MeetingWangaratta 28/03Footy Frenzy Auskick PromotionWodonga