2025 BFNL Junior Football Age Group Changes

The Ballarat Football Netball League would like to confirm the new age group structure for football competitions in 2025, following the recent approval from the AFL Goldfields Region Council.

After thorough consideration and consultation, the 2025 age groups will be structured as below:

Current Age Group Structure

Under 9

Under 11 Reserves

Under 11 Seniors

Under 13 Reserves

Under 13 Seniors

Under 15 Reserves

Under 15 Seniors

Under 17 Reserves

Under 17 Seniors

Under 19 (Senior Competition)

2025 Age Group Structure

Under 8

Under 10 Reserves

Under 10 Seniors

Under 12 Reserves

Under 12 Seniors

Under 14 Reserves

Under 14 Seniors

Under 16 Reserves

Under 16 Seniors

Under 18.5 (Senior Competition)

Please note, BFLW and BFNL Netball competitions age group structures will remain unchanged.

The BFNL appreciates club’s valuable feedback since the discussions began in 2023.

The league is excited about the upcoming 2025 season and look forward to working together to make it a success.