INFORMATION COURTESY OF AFL NSW/ACT AND NORTHERN NSW OFFICE
TEAM GWS LAUNCHED
Team GWS, the campaign for the AFL’s proposed 18th football club, was unveiled on Saturday evening at a function held by the AFL, at Swans vs. Geelong game at ANZ Stadium.
Launched by the AFL’s Chief Executive officer Andrew Demetriou, the unveiling marks the next stage of the AFL’s expansion plans, designed to engage the community and businesses of Greater Western Sydney in the campaign for a new team.
“The launch of Team GWS is one of the first steps in the journey towards the development of the identity of the football team,” Mr. Demetriou said.
“As this campaign takes shape, we are encouraging the fourteen diverse communities of Greater Western Sydney to join Team GWS and be a part of history. Team GWS is a team we can all be proud of, and be part of, based on unity and inclusion.
“The involvement and support of the local community is essential, from designing the team’s name, the team’s logo, colours, theme song and even the team mascot. We want people in the area to take ownership of this club.”
Introducing Team GWS to the people of Greater Western Sydney, the Team GWS campaign identity incorporates the iconic red AFL Sherrin Football, along with the four goal posts to signify a bright future on the horizon.
Also launched this evening was the Team GWS website, www.teamgws.com.au, encouraging community participation and registration for interested supporters, to join the campaign on the journey to 2012.
The corporate business community, many of which hail from Greater Western Sydney, paid to attend the launch and will now be invited to continue their support for Team GWS by becoming inaugural financial supporters of Team GWS, with a foundation partners offer released on the night, designed to encourage business support and take ownership of the region’s own AFL team.
“The AFL has committed to increasing investment in the area of Great Western Sydney over the next eight years,” Mr Demetriou said.
“Team GWS will generate permanent economic and social benefits for the region, including new jobs and economic activity in the region, as well as significant community activity and opportunities for Greater Western Sydney families.”
WHATS HAPPENING IN NORTHERN NSW?
The following details outline several local activities in the North Coast & North West AFL community:
- Final figures for AFL in Northern NSW have revealed a 17.2% growth in participation in AFL in 2009. Most growth was evident in the Junior and Youth categories revealing a greater number of players in the U10- U16 age groups.
- Finals have commenced in the North Coast Seniors & Mid North Coast Juniors last weekend. North Coast Juniors commence their finals this weekend and the North West complete their final Home & Away game with a double header at Tamworth on Saturday which will also involve an Auskick Gala Day.
- Two Community Auskick Centres will operate through August/ September at Gunnedah (contact Katie Howard on 0422 900 169) and Grafton (contact Mark Heaney on 0407 663 562)
- 180 Coffs Harbour High School Year 7 students who have just undertaken a 4 week skills program will participate in a Gala Day at Leisure Park on Tuesday 25th August from 10am – 2pm.
- Northern Heat Training has commenced for U13 & U14 players. Training Centres are Leisure Park, Coffs Harbour ( 4.30- 5.30pm Monday nights) and Stuart Park, Port Macquarie (5-6pm Tuesday nights). Players will trial in Newcastle on the 20th September for a position in the Northern Heat team to play the State Zone Trials at Albury.
Last Modified on 17/08/2009 18:21