WAFL says Count Me In for a fair go

The WAFL will be kicking goals for access and inclusion when the State’s Count Me In vision is promoted at all WAFL games in round 21.

The Count Me In round, which has been developed in a partnership between the Disability Services Commission, the WA Football Commission and the Department of Sport and Recreation, will promote the State Government’s aspiration that we all live in welcoming communities that facilitate citizenship, friendship, mutual support and a fair go for everyone.

Disability Services Commission Director General, Dr Ron Chalmers encouraged all football fans to head to the footy on August 16 to enjoy the game and also celebrate Count Me In.

“The Count Me In round will remind people that everyone can enjoy the benefits of being part of a sports club – that could be on the field as a player, on the sidelines supporting the team, behind the scenes fundraising or taking part in the social side of club life,” he said.

The round will include a demonstration game by integrated teams in the Western Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL), Count Me In promotional activities and giveaways and coin tosses to start league games by special guests.

People with disability with Companion Cards and their companions, or people with specially marked tickets, will gain free entry to any of the WAFL home games during this round.

The WAAFL integrated football program demonstration game will be the main highlight of the game at Medibank Stadium in the Count Me In round, when Kingsway plays Coolbinia-West Perth at 5pm, after the Subiaco vs Claremont league match.

For more about the Count Me In round visit www.disabilty.wa.gov.au > About Us > Count Me In > Count Me In WAFL round or phone 9426 9667.