WA Clubs Receive Junior and Youth Girls Uniform Grants Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:15 AM

Eight WA football clubs and one local umpire association have successfully applied for grants to assist in junior and youth girls football uniforms. 

The AFL has confirmed 96 local clubs and community umpire associations across Australia will receive the grants, totalling $250,000. 

The Junior & Youth Girls Uniform Grant Program was launched earlier this year by the AFL and is proudly supported by Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. 

The program was established to foster inclusion by allocating funding towards new uniforms for junior and youth girls in community football. 

Bianca Glanville, Women and Girls Community Football Coordinator at the West Australian Football Commission, is delighted that local clubs will benefit from the grants. 

“This is a great opportunity to ensure that every athlete feels comfortable and confident on the field,” Glanville said. 

“This grant not only recognizes the growing presence of women in the sport but also promotes a more positive and supportive environment for female players.” 

WA Clubs to Receive Grants 

Augusta Margaret River Hawks Football Club 

Great Northern Football League Umpires Association 

Hills Rangers Football Club 

Huntingdale Junior Football Club 

Kalamunda and Districts Junior Football Club 

Kingsway Junior Football Club 

Manning Rippers Football Club 

Royals Football and Sporting Club 

Yanchep Districts Junior Football Club 

Each club and umpire association received up to $3000. 

Funding will be used to help replace white shorts with a suitable alternative for junior and youth girls' teams as well as purchasing appropriate playing or umpiring uniforms which are made specifically for girls.