Dads' day at the WAFL Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 8:55 AM

The West Australian Football League (WAFL) encourages all dads, father figures and their kids to get involved in the activities planned for this week’s Fathering Project Round.

This round is being held in collaboration with the Fathering Project, which is a non-for-profit charity supporting fathers and father figures who want to make a real difference in, and have a positive impact on the lives of children.

Dads and kids running races, kick-to-kick, goal kicking competitions, handball target challenges and many more activities will be taking place.

The Fathering Project’s mission is to inspire and encourage fathers and father figures “to be the best dads they can be” by being pro-active in the lives of their children.

For more information on being part of this great initiative visit www.TheFatheringProject.org

The Fathering Project Round
Friday, April 7 - Saturday, April 8

East Perth v Claremont
Friday 7.10pm – Leederville Oval
LIVE on HFM 107.3fm

Subiaco v Peel Thunder
Saturday 12:05pm – Leederville Oval
LIVE on 7Mate and Footy Radio (via WAFL App)

Perth v East Fremantle
Saturday 2.40pm – Lathlain Park
LIVE on KIX Digital 

South Fremantle v West Perth
Saturday 4.15pm – Fremantle Community Bank Oval
LIVE on SportFM 91.3fm

These suggestions have been provided as a guide to discuss during the game, or at any other time, to describe which positive attributes or values displayed in football and other team sports are important in other aspects of kids’ lives. 

RESILIENCE can be the capacity to overcome disappointments, failure or mistakes as well as to keep on trying your best or also to not be worried by mean things other people say or do.

­ What examples of resilience can you see the players demonstrating?

TEAMWORK can be a shared effort by a group of people acting together in the interests of a common cause and helping your teammates to do the best for your team.

­ What examples of teamwork can you see the players demonstrating?

PHYSICAL FITNESS can be your body’s ability to keep moving, running and trying your best even if you feel tired. You can increase this by training and practicing so then you can see improved results when you play or perform.

­ What examples of physical fitness can you see the players demonstrating?

LEADERSHIP can be the way that people help others by teaching them, showing them things, getting them to work together or explaining good ideas to them and helping them do it.

­ What examples of leadership can you see someone demonstrating?

RESPECT can be the way you treat other people, the way you react to them and the way you respect the authority or decisions of other people such as your parents, teachers or umpires

­ What examples of respect can you see the players demonstrating?

CONCENTRATION can be the way you focus on only what you are doing, and not be distracted by other things that are happening or what other people are saying or doing

­ What examples of concentration can you see the players demonstrating?