WorkSafe Country Club program returns for 2022
AFL Victoria is excited to announce the return of the WorkSafe Country Club Program for 2022 with six clubs from various locations in country Victoria set to benefit from a week of activations and experiences culminating in a traditional WorkSafe Country Club Game.
The first edition of the WorkSafe Country Club Games will take place this Sunday 24 April when Traralgon host Morwell at Morwell Recreation Reserve from 12:30pm in a special ANZAC Day match. Traralgon were selected as the host of the match, but unfortunately their facilities were damaged by floods.
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As WorkSafe enter their 21st year of support for country football, the WorkSafe Country Club Program provides another opportunity to share the important message of workplace safety whilst also giving back to the football community by bringing AFL & Netball talent to the clubs, holding engaging activations and honouring the hard work of the clubs’ volunteers.
Each club will enjoy a week of activities provided by WorkSafe which include:
- WorkSafe Mental Health Workshop presented by Sport and Life Training
- Country Club Training Night with WorkSafe ambassador Tom Boyd joining training and enjoying traditional selection night activities at the club
- Country Club Game, with WorkSafe activation and guest speakers from AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball landscapes adding to the colour of country football and netball.
Head of AFL Victoria, Ben Kavenagh said: “It’s fantastic to see the WorkSafe Country Club Games return for 2022, and we are very fortunate to have had the ongoing support of WorkSafe in Victorian country football."
“The WorkSafe Country Club program provides a great opportunity to spread the message of workplace safety to the vast football community, and importantly, it allows us to show our gratitude towards our clubs and their members for their hard work throughout the season."
2021 WorkSafe Country Club Game - Lexton FNC
WorkSafe Country Club Program Calendar:
Country Club Week 1 – Traralgon FNC (Gippsland League)
- TBC: SALT Workshop – Netball Vic
- Thursday 21 April: Club Night
- Sunday 24 April: Country Club Game - Traralgon v Morwell (Anzac Day Clash) (Morwell Recreation Reserve)
Country Club Week 2 – North Warrnambool FNC (Hampden Football Netball League)
- Tuesday 24 May: SALT Workshop – Netball Vic
- Thursday 26 May: Club Night
- Saturday 28 May: Country Club Game - North Warrnambool v South Warrnambool (Reid Oval, Warrnambool)
Country Club Week 3 – South Colac FNC (Colac & District Football Netball League)
- Tuesday 7 June: SALT Workshop – Netball Vic
- Thursday 9 June: Club Night
- Sunday 11 June: Country Club Game - South Colac v Alvie (Elliminyt Recreation Reserve, Colac)
Country Club Week 4 – King Valley FNC (Oven and Kings Football Netball League)
- Tuesday 5 July: SALT Workshop – Netball Vic
- Thursday 7 July: Club Night
- Sunday 9 July: Country Club Game - King Valley v Bonnie Doon (Whitfield Recreation Reserve, Whitfield)
Country Club Week 5 – Karingal FNC (South EastWomen’s Football League / MPFNL)
- Tuesday 26 July: SALT Workshop – Netball Vic
- Thursday 28 July: Club Night
- Sunday 30 July: Country Club Game - Karingal v Seaford/Bass Coast (Karingal FC, Naranga Crescent)
Country Club Week 6 – Stawell FNC (Wimmera Football Netball League)
- Tuesday 9 Aug: SALT Workshop – Netball Vic
- Thursday 11 Aug: Club Night
- Sunday 13 Aug: Country Club Game - Stawell v Minyup Murtoa (Central Park, Stawell)
For more information on WorkSafe country football, head to AFL Victoria | WorkSafe AFL Victoria Country
