VAFA Statement – January 2026
In January 2026, the VAFA appointed an independent investigator to examine allegations regarding inappropriate costumes worn by a number of players from a VAFA club at a private end-of-season function,
Congratulations on meeting the requirements and achieving bronze level accreditation in the Swisse AFL Quality Club Program for Masala Football Club. Attached to this email is the bronze level quality club logo for use on your club’s letterhead and for you to display around the club.
Your club meets all the criteria of a bronze level club. This criterion assures the following:
All coaches at your club have attained level 1 accreditation
All trainers at your club are accredited in accordance with league requirements
Your Club is compliant with Working with Children practices
Your club complies with Food Safety Handling Regulations
Your club holds a current liquor license (if required) and complies with liquor license regulations
Your club has adopted a SmokeFree Policy
Your club agrees to the objectives of the AFL’s Respect and Responsibility program
Your club has adopted a Vilification and Discrimination Policy
Your club agrees to support Umpires
Your club has adopted a written and approved annual Club Budget
Your club has adopted a Club Code of Conduct
Your club completes a Match Day Checklist before the commencement of games for each round
Your club is incorporated (or a company) and affiliated to a Member League of the State Body
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online assessment. To ensure the integrity of the Swisse AFL Quality Club Program your State Football Body may request evidence and documentation that demonstrates how your club has met the required bronze level criteria.
We encourage your club to continue striving for excellence by asking your state manager for the framework for completing your silver level within the AFL’s Quality Club Program.
In January 2026, the VAFA appointed an independent investigator to examine allegations regarding inappropriate costumes worn by a number of players from a VAFA club at a private end-of-season function,
The 2026 Premier C Men’s fixture has dropped, and it promises to be a fascinating season, with plenty of coaching changes, a couple of accomplished teams returning from Premier B,
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