NEWS: Inaugural Geelong Region All Abilities League to kick off this weekend
THE INAUGURAL Geelong Region All Abilities Football League will kick off this week with six local clubs participating in a series of initial training sessions over three weeks, which will precede a four round competition season in August and early September.
PHOTO: Representatives from Surfside Waves, Lara United, Leisure Networks and some of the players who will be involved in the inaugural Geelong Region All Abilities Football League (file photo)
The initial three week training block will see Barwon, Drysdale and Surfside Waves comprise the Southern Zone Hub, while the Northern Zone Hub will comprise teams from Bell Park, Geelong Rangers and Lara United.
This combined zonal training arrangement will enable coaches of the teams to see the capacity of their players and be able to learn together and develop drills and coaching techniques which will be suitable for their group.
The All Abilities League will have collective training sessions for the following weeks:
Saturday 21st July
Northern Hub Host – Bell Park,
Southern Hub Host - Drysdale
Saturday 28th July
Northern Hub Host – Lara
Southern Hub Host – Surfside Waves
Saturday 4th August
Northern Hub Host – Geelong Rangers,
Southern Hub Host – Barwon
Games will be on the following weeks:
Saturday 11th August
Northern Hub Host – Bell Park,
Southern Hub Host – Drysdale
Saturday 18th August
Northern Hub Host – Lara,
Southern Hub Host – Surfside Waves
Saturday 25th August
Northern Hub Host – Geelong Rangers,
Southern Hub Host – Barwon
A new concept for the Geelong region, the All Abilities League will enter its first season with significant sponsorship backing from GenU, TAC, Vic Health and the logistical support of Leisure Networks.
The shortened inaugural season is set to culminate on Saturday 1st of September with a special Gala Day, which will bring together all six teams from both Hubs.
For further information about the Geelong Region All Abilities Football League, contact the FFV’s Program Development Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion, Sharon Wong via email at: swong@ffv.org.au
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