Complimentary Uniform for New VAFA Umpires
The VAFA is making it easier than ever to get started in umpiring in 2026, with a complimentary uniform offer for all newly registered VAFA umpires. New umpires will receive a
VAFA Board Update
VAFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Raftery, Richard Smith and Sharon Read as Directors on the VAFA Board. Sharon Read is known to the Clubs as she
VAFA Leaders Selected for AFL Victoria’s 2026 Lead Your Way Program
The VAFA is pleased to confirm that three leaders from across our competition have been selected to participate in AFL Victoria’s ‘Lead Your Way’ Program in 2026. Over the past two years, ten leaders from the
Become a VAFA Umpire in 2026! Pre-Season Training begins this week
VAFA Umpire Pre-Season Training gets underway on Wednesday 18th February, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all field, boundary and goal umpires back for the 2026 season. Whether you’re returning
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,
VAFA Statement
The VAFA acknowledge recent media reporting of complaints made about offensive costumes worn by some players from a VAFA Club at a post-2025 season social gathering and the subsequent posting
2026 VAFA On-Field Rule Changes
The VAFA have introduced a number of rule changes across all competitions ahead of the 2026 season. The rule changes are in line with the AFL rule changes which were
Significant Grant Success for VAFA Clubs in 2025
VAFA Clubs have once again demonstrated well-built engagements with major funding and revenue generating programs in 2025, resulting in more than $218,000 circulating back into the community. Engaging with three major initiatives, the TAC
VAFA Statement
On behalf of the Board, management and staff, the thoughts of the VAFA community are with everyone impacted by the tragic events that took place in Bondi yesterday, especially the
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