Junior clubs encouraged to host Friday Night Footy

The West Australian Football Commission encourages clubs to be creative with Night Football and create a fun atmosphere for families and participants.

This includes having music playing, family activations, canteen specials that all enhance the experience and create a fun, positive and welcoming game environment.

This strategy is linked to the Youth Football Recommendations which suggest that the amount of Night Football matches is increased during the season in order to increase the player and parent experience.

WHY FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY?

– Friday Night Footy frees up the weekend for parents

– The players love playing on the big stage

– It provides greater access to facilities and ovals on weekends

SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO STRUCTURE THE NIGHT

1. Fit as many matches on the night as possible
2. Have a BIG entrance. Set up a guard of honour and have intro music when the players run onto the field
3. Make sure there is time for people to have a bite to eat as it will be dinner time
4. Amp up the end of game presentation

For further information and guidelines, including minimum lighting standards CLICK HERE