It's back - but no crowds, please!
In line with the easing of restrictions, the McDelivery BFLW and McDonald's Ballarat FNL junior competitions return to play this weekend. We appreciate all of our clubs, players, volunteers and families helping us keep the competition safe as we return to play.
Following the announcement of the return of senior competitions, the McDonald's Ballarat FNL is also pleased to announce a return to play for the Junior & BFLW competitions.
Both competitions will recommence from this Sunday 1st August 2021 under strict COVID protocols.
A revised fixture has been completed for both competitions that will ensure a more equitable fixture and a maximisation of games.
Changes made to fixtures include:
BFNL Juniors
- Round 7 replacing Round 14 this weekend.
- Rounds 12 & 13 will be abandoned
- Rounds 15 (8th August) & 16 (15th August) will remain as originally scheduled for the junior competition.
- Ballarat Toyota Junior Finals Series to begin on 21st August.
BFLW
- Matches this weekend will begin from Round 12 as originally scheduled for 1st August.
- Rounds 10 & 11 will be abandoned.
- Round 13 will remain as scheduled for 8th August
- An extra round of home & away matches to be added for 15th August – Fixture to be advised.
- McDelivery BFLW Finals Series to begin on Sunday 22nd August.
Western Bulldogs Under 9’s
The Under 9 competition will not return with current restrictions, however, the remaining rounds will look to be rescheduled when restrictions allow a return to play for this competition.
With crowds restricted at venues under the current stage of restrictions, entry will be strictly limited to players and officials from each competing club only. Further advice will be provided from both AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria soon.
The BFNL is excited to have competition football and netball back in the premier competition across the region.
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