With planning underway for the 2023 season, the McDonald's Ballarat FNL would like to provide details of the structure of all competitions next year.
The creation of the fixtures for all competitions will be dependant on many outside influences such as the AFL fixture and other competitions such as NAB league and VFL, the dates for each competition can now be announced.
SENIORS
- Start Date (round 1) Saturday 15th April 2023
- Grand Final Saturday 23rd September 2023
- 18 round season
Includes allowance for full competition bye on King's Birthday weekend as in recent years and weekend bye for the potential return of senior interleague.
JUNIORS
- Start Date (round 1) Saturday 15th April 2023
- Grand Final Sunday 17th September 2023
- 16 round season
Includes allowance for full competition bye on King's Birthday weekend and middle weekend of school holidays (1st July) as in recent years.
BFLWomens
- Start Date (round 1) Sunday 16th April 2023
- Grand Final Saturday 9th September 2023
- 15 round season*
* (TBC)
Includes allowance for full competition bye on King's Birthday weekend and middle weekend of school holidays (2nd July) as in recent years.
Following a successful return to community football and netball in 2022, the 2023 season promises to be highly anticipated following recent signings at clubs.
The home and away season will lead into the finals series and grand finals that will be held once again at Mars Stadium and with over 40,000 people attending BFNL finals in 2022, it is sure to be another exciting year of competition.
