Masters set to return for 2017
AFL Darling Downs, will continue to expand in 2017 with the inclusion of a Demons ‘Masters’ side to compete in the SEQ competition this year.
The Darling Downs Demons will officially kick-start their campaign this week at the USQ AFL Oval on Baker Street, Darling Heights – Toowoomba. Masters is an opportunity for players 35 years and over to enjoy the game of Australian Football in a safe, supportive, family orientated and fun environment.
After first commencing in 1980, the sport is governed by AFL Masters and its eight member State Associations and is now played by over 200 teams throughout Australia. AFLM has a national standardised set of modified rules designed to reduce the risks of injury and has the benefit of being acknowledged and supported by the AFL and the Australian Sports Commission.
The Darling Downs Demons will train once a week, from 6:00pm every Thursday evening.
AFL Queensland Regional Manager, Jeff Neumann said it will be fantastic to have the masters back on-board and congratulated a band of volunteers.
“We already offer pathways for junior, youth and senior footballers and to now have the masters, really does complete our pathway locally,” Regional Manager Jeff Neumann said.
“The key driver behind the masters Nick Barker has done a fantastic job along with his band of volunteers.
“This is a really exciting opportunity for those footballers who thought their careers maybe finished but now they have an opportunity to continue to play the game they love for a few more years,” Neumann added.
There is already plenty of hype with RAMS Home Loans coming on board to partner with the regions only over 35s team.
“To have RAMS Home Loans come on board and support the return of the Demons in 2017,” said Jeff Neumann of AFL Queensland.
The Demons Masters kick off training this week in preparation for their first game against Ipswich on the 22nd of April. For sign on and membership details please contact Team Manager Kelli Bolton on 0411 030 989 or Coach Matt Howarth 0431 995 406.
Sign and membership will be available at training also.
Training is recommended but not compulsory as Masters footy offers an unlimited bench on match day and maximum participation is what AFL Masters is all about, so come along and get to know the team.
For more information please contact;
Matt Howarth (Coach) 0431 995 406
Nick Barker (Coordinator) 0427 578 624
Last Modified on 16/05/2017 09:43
