Following today’s announcement from the Northern Territory Government, below is an update on what it means for AFL Northern Territory (AFLNT) competitions and programs:
Barkly Australian Football League (BAFL)
BAFL community football training will recommence no earlier than 1pm Friday 9 July as per Northern Territory Government restrictions and matches will not recommence earlier than Friday 16 July.
Big Rivers Football League (BRFL)
BRFL community football training will recommence no earlier than 1pm Friday 9 July as per Northern Territory Government restrictions and matches will not recommence earlier than Friday 16 July.
Central Australian Football League (CAFL)
CAFL community football training will recommence no earlier than 1pm Friday 9 July as per Northern Territory Government restrictions and matches will not recommence earlier than Friday 16 July.
AFLNT will consult clubs and stakeholders on what this means for fixturing the remainder of the BAFL, BRFL and CAFL seasons.
Cazalys NT Thunder Academy
All scheduled Alice Springs and Darwin based Cazalys NT Thunder Academy training and matches will recommence no earlier than 1pm Friday 9 July, in line with Northern Territory Government restrictions.
School Holiday Programs
Next week’s Alice Springs and Darwin school holiday programs will not take place, in line with current Northern Territory Government restrictions.
Michael Long Learning & Leadership Centre (MLLLC) Programs
Due to school holidays, no programs or camps are taking place in Darwin’s MLLLC next week.
Remote Projects
AFLNT are monitoring the situations of the nine remote AFLNT serviced locations and will continue to follow advice from the Northern Territory Government, health authorities and Land Councils.
Office Operating Hours
The Darwin and Alice Springs offices will reopen to the public on Monday 12 July.
The health and safety of the community remains the highest priority. AFLNT will continue to work closely with the Northern Territory Government and will be guided by advice from the government, health authorities and Land Councils.
It is important to stay home and get tested if you are feeling unwell or have had any contact with a person from any Government Declared hotspots in the last 14 days.
It is also important to practice good hygiene at all times – keep up the hand washing and use of soap, as well as sanitiser.
We encourage you to download and use the Government’s Territory Check In and COVIDSafe app and make sure they are up and running before you leave your house.
AFLNT will update stakeholders with any new information regarding restrictions and protocols for community football, when available.
The latest from the Northern Territory Government can be found at: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/