The SANFL invites players to test their footy skills and wheelchair ability in the first Draft Combine for wheelchair footy:
Date: Friday 18 June Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm Venue: The Lights Community and Sports Centre, Lightsview
The event will give players an opportunity to showcase their talent and register for the inaugural Novita SANFL Wheelchair Football League set to commence in July. Players will experience draft combine testing including 20m sprint and agility circuit, along with playing short matches.
Everyone is welcome to play this inclusive sport which involves mixed teams of five, including players with and without disability.
The Novita SANFL Wheelchair Football League will have four SANFL Clubs competing: Central District, Norwood, Sturt and Woodville-West Torrens. The Combine will aid in the drafting of players into these competing SANFL Clubs.
Sport wheelchairs will be available to borrow on the day. Please wear sports/active clothes and bring your own water bottle. Click here for player registration: https://bit.ly/3pdfz8S
There have been some rule changes for our moddies (U8-U11). The HFL have embraced the AFL recommendations for modified footy (introduced in 2014) and highlights include:
U8 and U9 now have zoning: 3 equal zones to give more kids a go and to keep the game more open.
U8: no stealing, bumping, tackling, shepherding (to give players maximum opportunity to dispose of the football).
U9-U10: no bumping
This video shows modified tackling and it also describes the rationale behind introducing the more physical side of footy in a way that allows for the development of the foundation skills by new players to the game.
Thanks to all those who joined us on Sunday 14 February for our 2021 Season Launch Day.
It was great to see many of our players, coaches, officials, families and sponsors out enjoying the sunshine and finding out what season 2021 has in store.
A special shoutout to our sponsor The BMD Group who cooked and served sausages for all to enjoy.
And thanks to the Sports Centre for bringing up Mt Lofty merch.