CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SPORT

This year the Western Region Football League is building on the Female Development Network formed last season.

The new initiative is aimed at providing a safe and nurturing environment across the region, where women from various different fields: players, coaches, administrators, umpires, trainers; can come together to network, upskill and build personal confidence that leads to positive change and further encourages female participation in all aspects of the league.

The mission of the Network is to increase participation of girls and women on and off the field/court, provide an avenue for education and to ensure there are opportunities for advancement within clubs and throughout the league.

We will be running various workshops during the season, but following on from Mother’s Day, we are celebrating ‘Women of the West in Sport’.

This weekend is a chance to celebrate and acknowledge the efforts of all women involved in our league.

See below a list of games that will play for a special plaque honouring the round.

Victoria University Polytechnic Senior Women’s Division 1 – Werribee Centrals v Yarraville Seddon Eagles, Galvin Park Friday 7.30pm

Victoria University Polytechnic Senior Women’s Division 2 – Point Cook v Wyndhamvale, Saltwater Reserve Friday 7pm

Victoria University Polytechnic Under 18.5 Girls – Williamstown Juniors v Spotswood, Bayside College Sunday 2.40pm

Western Bulldogs Under 16 Girls – Newport Power Juniors v Caroline Springs, Loft Reserve Sunday 12.50pm

Western Bulldogs Under 14 Girls – Altona Juniors/Spotswood v Williamstown Juniors, Grant Reserve Sunday 12.50pm

Western Bulldogs Under 12 Girls – Point Cook v Newport Power Juniors, Saltwater Reserve Sunday 9.50am

Western Bulldogs Under 10 Girls – Albion v Flemington Juniors, JR Parsons Reserve Sunday 9.50am

Victoria University Senior Womens Netball Division 1 – Lakers Gold v Spotswood Gold, VU Whitten Oval Court 4 – 8.30pm

Victoria University Senior Womens Netball Division 2 – North Footscray Red Devils 1 v Braybrook 2, VU Whitten Oval Court 2 – 8.30pm

Victoria University Senior Womens Netball Division 3 – Manor Lakes Storm 3 v Point Cook Centrals Tiger Sharks, VU Whitten Oval Court – 7.30pm

Victoria University Senior Womens Netball Division 4 – Laverton White v North Footscray Red Devils 2, VU Whitten Oval Court 1 – 7.30pm

Victoria University Senior Womens Netball Division 5 – Suns Beams v Albanvale White, VU Whitten Oval Court 1 – 8.30pm