AFL South Africa

AFL South Africa

Infobox sport governing body
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category = Australian rules football
jurisdiction = South Africa
year formed = 2003
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headquarters = 17 Kerk Str, Potchefstroom
president = Frank Costa
chairman = Peter Fonseca
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website = http://www.aflsouthafrica.org/

AFL South Africa is the governing body and development organisation for Australian rules football in South Africa.

They manage the South African national Australian rules football team, development leagues and competitions in several provinces as well as junior participation.

The body is funded by North West Academy of Sport, Ausaid and Tattersalls and is primarily concerned with participation in Australian Football amongst indigenous South Africans.

History

Formed as Footy South Africa in 2003, the body's main aim was to developing the sport of Australian rules football in South Africa. Brian Dixon was appointed inaugural president.

The body was one of the first international governing bodies to affiliate with the Australian Football League, rebrading as "AFL South Africa" in 2006.

Leagues and competitions

*North West Province Australian Football League
*Gauteng Province Australian Football League

National team

AFL South Africa are responsible for managing the South African national Australian rules football team.

National Championships

The first national championships were co-ordinated by AFL South Africa in 2008.

FootyWild

FootyWild was launched in 2007 to be the South African equivalent of Auskick to introduce young South Africans to the sport.

References

ee also

*Australian Rules Football in South Africa

External links

* [http://www.aflsouthafrica.org Official AFL South Africa Website]


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