As you know, girls footy is going from strength to strength at the Wildcats. Last year we had dedicated U18, U15 and U12 girls teams and in 2018 these will be joined by a new U10 team. If your family has a daughter who would like to play, there is a team for every girl […]
Season one of AFLW was outstanding. To be honest it achieved far more than the head honchos at AFL House ever anticipated. The road ahead is looking rosy. However, there is one thing that will derail the momentum faster than a Bree Davey shirtfront. And if the AFL and the local leagues don’t get it […]
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THE explosion of women and girls playing Australian football is benefiting sporting clubs at every level, but is putting pressure on facilities. Adelaide Footy League president John Kernahan said the growth in women’s footy at grassroots level “is enormous”. “We have enjoyed a 50 to 75 per cent growth year on year since 2015,” he […]
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Prestigious Sydney private schools and rugby union traditionally go hand-in-hand. But a new sporting shift is underway. Independent girls schools have noticed an increase in AFL participation in male schools once dominated by rugby, and they are jumping on board. This month, the first ever AFL Sydney Independent School Girls competition will kick off. AFL […]
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If you have not yet registered for the 2018 season please do so as we are about to start putting our teams together! Click here to register Training this year will be held at the Baseball Diamond behind the Willoughby Leisure Centre, Small Street Willoughby. Training will be on Fridays from 4 pm – 5 […]
Training on synthetic surfaces will be part of the AFL’s future, according to John Longmire, who’s trialling the concept this pre-season. The Sydney coach had his players train on the fake grass of Blackman Park in Lane Cove West on Tuesday and believes the concept had their support. “The boys have loved it and I […]
If you are yet to complete your Willoughby Wildcats registration for season 2018, we are excited to advise that the NSW Government through their Active Kids program is offering an Active Kids rebate whereby parents can claim up to $100 per NSW-based school child, per calendar year, as a voucher to reduce the cost of sport registration or membership […]
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At the start of each football season, QBE Sydney Swans Academy member Kale Gabila writes down his short-term and long-term goals. This year, he wanted to make the Combined Independent Schools representative team and earn a spot in the Academy’s elite benchmark training program that started last month. Tick and tick. His third goal was […]
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We are happy to advise the redevelopment of Gore Hill Oval has commenced and we expect to be away for GHO for the entire 2018 season. The good news is we have secured ELS Hall Park in Ryde for both Auskick and as a home ground for our U8 – U14 teams where ground availability […]
The north shore looks set to become NSW’s very own football factory — with three young players hoping to forge a path to the Sydney Swan’s playing list. Jackson Barling, Josh Rayner and Nick Brewer are all members of the Swans Academy, a professional environment for elite junior talent to learn the ropes of what […]
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Notice is hereby given of the annual general meeting of the Willoughby Wildcats on Wednesday 25th of October at the Longueville Sporting Club, at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Welcome (Cath Harris) Sign off on 2016 AGM minutes (Justin Harty) Presidents Report (Justin Harty) Treasurers Report (Marcus Elsum) Adoption of AFL Model Constitution (Cath Harris) Download Notice […]
The SCA Junior AFL Football Camp features a two-day coaching program that covers all of the important skills around Aussie Rules football. SCA provides specialist-coaching sessions with very experienced football coaches and guest coaching from AFL players and Academy coaches. You have the chance to make some new friends in this AFL Camp and have […]
Congratulations to all the Wildcat and JV teams who competed in Sunday’s Grand Finals. The Club is very proud of the way Players and Officials conducted themselves. What a great achievement for all teams and a special shout out to our 6 Grand Final winning teams: U11:1 Green U12: 3 U13:1 U13:3 U15:1 U18:1 Girls […]
Congratulations to all teams and our Auskick group on a fantastic and successful 2017 Season. The Club had a record number of players, teams and volunteers in 2017 and we should be very proud of our many achievements as a leading Community Club. Our first year of stand-alone girls teams has exceeded all expectations. A […]
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Hi Players, Parents and Supporters of the Mighty Willoughby Wildcats. Wishing you all a happy mid-season break and I hope you have all enjoyed the school holidays and a couple of weeks away from footy. Please read on…. there is much to report and advise with an exciting three months of Sydney Juniors footy ahead. […]
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Sports Fun Multi Sports and AFL Camps July 2017 Sports Fundamentals will be running holiday camps at two different locations: Mosman and Curl Curl during the July School Holidays. A multi-sport camp and an AFL Camp will be running at both locations. CAMP DESCRIPTION: The multi-sports camp is designed for 4- 7 […]
Conducted by our own Tim Barling – Head coach of U13, U14 and U17 Willoughby Mosman Swans and head coach of Riverview yr 9-10 teams. Where: St Ignatius College Riverview, Tambourine Bay Road Lane Cove Date: 13-14th July 2017 Cost: $180 Time: 9:00am- 3:00pm Age: 6-15 years Boys and girls welcome Book Online Download Flyer
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Once again, ASC is holding footy camps in the July holidays, there are to be two camps, at Daceyville and North Ryde. They are for players of all standards aged 6 to 16 and provide three days coaching from experienced coaches and leading AFL players. Callan Ward from the GWS Giants will attend as a guest […]
Willoughby Wildcats Youth Girls AFL
/in Girls AFL, NewsAs you know, girls footy is going from strength to strength at the Wildcats. Last year we had dedicated U18, U15 and U12 girls teams and in 2018 these will be joined by a new U10 team. If your family has a daughter who would like to play, there is a team for every girl […]
Burkey’s guide on how to coach girls…
/in Girls AFLSeason one of AFLW was outstanding. To be honest it achieved far more than the head honchos at AFL House ever anticipated. The road ahead is looking rosy. However, there is one thing that will derail the momentum faster than a Bree Davey shirtfront. And if the AFL and the local leagues don’t get it […]
Women and girls are boosting footy clubs at every level
/in Girls AFLTHE explosion of women and girls playing Australian football is benefiting sporting clubs at every level, but is putting pressure on facilities. Adelaide Footy League president John Kernahan said the growth in women’s footy at grassroots level “is enormous”. “We have enjoyed a 50 to 75 per cent growth year on year since 2015,” he […]
Sydney schoolgirls enter AFL competition for first time
/in Girls AFLPrestigious Sydney private schools and rugby union traditionally go hand-in-hand. But a new sporting shift is underway. Independent girls schools have noticed an increase in AFL participation in male schools once dominated by rugby, and they are jumping on board. This month, the first ever AFL Sydney Independent School Girls competition will kick off. AFL […]
Under 10’s 2018 Season
/in Under 10'sIf you have not yet registered for the 2018 season please do so as we are about to start putting our teams together! Click here to register Training this year will be held at the Baseball Diamond behind the Willoughby Leisure Centre, Small Street Willoughby. Training will be on Fridays from 4 pm – 5 […]
Sydney Swans see AFL future in synthetic grass
/in NewsTraining on synthetic surfaces will be part of the AFL’s future, according to John Longmire, who’s trialling the concept this pre-season. The Sydney coach had his players train on the fake grass of Blackman Park in Lane Cove West on Tuesday and believes the concept had their support. “The boys have loved it and I […]
How to Claim the $100 Active Kids Voucher for your Wildcats Registration?
/in NewsIf you are yet to complete your Willoughby Wildcats registration for season 2018, we are excited to advise that the NSW Government through their Active Kids program is offering an Active Kids rebate whereby parents can claim up to $100 per NSW-based school child, per calendar year, as a voucher to reduce the cost of sport registration or membership […]
Academy: Gabila aims for the sky
/in NewsAt the start of each football season, QBE Sydney Swans Academy member Kale Gabila writes down his short-term and long-term goals. This year, he wanted to make the Combined Independent Schools representative team and earn a spot in the Academy’s elite benchmark training program that started last month. Tick and tick. His third goal was […]
Xmas greetings from the AFL Willoughby Wildcats!
/in News, Presidents UpdateWe are happy to advise the redevelopment of Gore Hill Oval has commenced and we expect to be away for GHO for the entire 2018 season. The good news is we have secured ELS Hall Park in Ryde for both Auskick and as a home ground for our U8 – U14 teams where ground availability […]
Three north shore youngsters hopeful of becoming Sydney Swans after winning NSW/ACT Rams and Academy honours
/in NewsThe north shore looks set to become NSW’s very own football factory — with three young players hoping to forge a path to the Sydney Swan’s playing list. Jackson Barling, Josh Rayner and Nick Brewer are all members of the Swans Academy, a professional environment for elite junior talent to learn the ropes of what […]
Notice of AGM
/in NewsNotice is hereby given of the annual general meeting of the Willoughby Wildcats on Wednesday 25th of October at the Longueville Sporting Club, at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Welcome (Cath Harris) Sign off on 2016 AGM minutes (Justin Harty) Presidents Report (Justin Harty) Treasurers Report (Marcus Elsum) Adoption of AFL Model Constitution (Cath Harris) Download Notice […]
AFL Sports Camp – 4-5th Oct – Fourth Field St Ignatius Riverview
/in NewsThe SCA Junior AFL Football Camp features a two-day coaching program that covers all of the important skills around Aussie Rules football. SCA provides specialist-coaching sessions with very experienced football coaches and guest coaching from AFL players and Academy coaches. You have the chance to make some new friends in this AFL Camp and have […]
Wildcats Premiers!
/in NewsCongratulations to all the Wildcat and JV teams who competed in Sunday’s Grand Finals. The Club is very proud of the way Players and Officials conducted themselves. What a great achievement for all teams and a special shout out to our 6 Grand Final winning teams: U11:1 Green U12: 3 U13:1 U13:3 U15:1 U18:1 Girls […]
Presidents News September 2017
/in News, Presidents UpdateCongratulations to all teams and our Auskick group on a fantastic and successful 2017 Season. The Club had a record number of players, teams and volunteers in 2017 and we should be very proud of our many achievements as a leading Community Club. Our first year of stand-alone girls teams has exceeded all expectations. A […]
Wildcats history celebrated
/in NewsCheck out this great article in the North Shore Times celebrating our 40-year history as a club.
Presidents Newsletter July 2017
/in Presidents UpdateHi Players, Parents and Supporters of the Mighty Willoughby Wildcats. Wishing you all a happy mid-season break and I hope you have all enjoyed the school holidays and a couple of weeks away from footy. Please read on…. there is much to report and advise with an exciting three months of Sydney Juniors footy ahead. […]
Sports Fundamentals holiday camps
/in Junior AFL, NewsEARLY BIRD SPECIAL Sports Fun Multi Sports and AFL Camps July 2017 Sports Fundamentals will be running holiday camps at two different locations: Mosman and Curl Curl during the July School Holidays. A multi-sport camp and an AFL Camp will be running at both locations. CAMP DESCRIPTION: The multi-sports camp is designed for 4- 7 […]
SCA July school holiday AFL camp
/in Girls AFL, Junior AFL, NewsConducted by our own Tim Barling – Head coach of U13, U14 and U17 Willoughby Mosman Swans and head coach of Riverview yr 9-10 teams. Where: St Ignatius College Riverview, Tambourine Bay Road Lane Cove Date: 13-14th July 2017 Cost: $180 Time: 9:00am- 3:00pm Age: 6-15 years Boys and girls welcome Book Online Download Flyer
July school holiday AFL camps
/in Junior AFL, NewsOnce again, ASC is holding footy camps in the July holidays, there are to be two camps, at Daceyville and North Ryde. They are for players of all standards aged 6 to 16 and provide three days coaching from experienced coaches and leading AFL players. Callan Ward from the GWS Giants will attend as a guest […]