AFL Nines returns for another seasonWednesday, September 20, 2023 - 9:51 AM

The big boys in the AFL and WAFL are about to finish their seasons, but the AFL NINES Competition is about to keep footy rolling through WA’s Spring.

AFL 9s or NINES is a fast, free-flowing game that involves 9 players on each team playing on a smaller field.

NINES provides opportunities for a wide range of participants.

• Female, Male & Mixed Competitions
• Youth, Senior & O/35 Competitions
• Tackle-free
• Modified Play

It's 'touch football' with no tackling or bumping, making it suitable for people of any age or skill level.

With no tackling or bumping, anyone can feel welcome on the field, which is smaller than a regulation field to accommodate smaller teams (nine players per side).

"The Game for Everyone" emphasises inclusive competition that is accessible to individuals of all abilities.

NINES has strong parallels with the traditional game but is easier to play and provides an environment whereby participation, enjoyment and safety are the priority.

The NINES Program and all centres are a safe and inclusive game environment.

All Abilities and genders are encouraged to play.

It’s your team’s responsibility to abide by NINES Rules and respect the venue, officials, volunteers, and fellow players.

WA's AFL NINES Competition is now open and taking registrations!

Simply register as a team for the grade that suits your group (Youth, Senior, Masters).

Schedule flexibility and less demands physically makes AFL Nines ideal for those keen to play team sport without any pressure.

WHERE TO PLAY

North Centres

• Sorrento | Seacrest Oval, Sorrento. Wednesday evening: 11 Oct - Dec 13
• City Beach | City Beach Oval, City Beach. Monday & Tuesday evenings: 9/10 Oct - 11/12 Dec
• Claremont | Revo Fitness Stadium, Claremont. Thursday evening: 12 Oct - 14 Dec

Central Centres

• South Perth | Ernest Johnson Reserve, South Perth. Wednesday evening: 11 Oct - 13 Dec
• Swans | Altone Park, Beechboro. Monday evening: 9 Oct - 11 Dec

South Centres

• Cockburn | Canning Park, South Lake.  Monday & Wednesday evenings: 9/11 Oct - 11/ 13 Dec
• Peel | Baldivis District Sporting Complex, Baldivis. Tuesday evening 10 Oct - 12 Dec

South West Centres

• Bunbury | TBC
• Dunsborough | Dunsborough Playing Fields, Dunsborough. Friday evening: 13 Oct - 15 Dec

       Join a local competition today!