At last, Aussie Rules football clubs, players and fans in the Territory will have access to a dedicated, free, online social media and communication platform - www.ntfootyconnect.com.au
In partnership with the AFLNT, FootyConnect will launch its Northern Territory Football League website www.ntfootyconnect.com.au on February 1, 2013. The NTFL is the first league in Australia to access the new innovative platform.
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Stewart, AFLNT Sponsorship and Marketing Manager said, "For the first time grassroots footy communities, clubs, players and coaches across the Territory will have a secure, online platform, dedicated to their needs and to developing grassroots Aussie Rules football."
"FootyConnect provides the platform to extend and m
Sam Collins FootyConnect CEO said, "The team at FootyConnect are very excited to have formed this partnership with the governing body of Football in the Territory and we look forward to working closely in making the platform widely available to everyone with an involvement in football. "
Mr Collins said that FootyConnect has the potential to break down the barriers and challenges when communicating across grassroots footy communities.
"Clubs can set up their own interactive online profile to coordinate social events, build brand awareness or find new players, coaches or medical support."
"Through mobile and online devices, the social networking features enable clubs to improve and promote their social events, while enabling players, members and supporters to maintain their relationships and stay in touch outside the club."
"Coaches can provide feedback to the whole team or to individual players, discuss game plans, or coordinate activities with the playing group. Medical support staff can provide recovery and rehabilitation advice and respond directly to players, securely and privately," Mr Collins said.
One of the great features of Footy Connect is in career development and recruitment. "There are a lot of very talented junior players in the Territory who could benefit from playing at higher levels, as well as senior players who can bring a lot of experience to a club.
"When the recruitment feature is available, we anticipate that FootyConnect will fill a big gap for players, coaches and others in helping them develop their football profiles and careers," Mr Collins added.
FootyConnect has gone through two years of extensive research and development in order to ensure it is easy to use. Clubs can simply claim their profile page and users can link their profiles easily with Facebook, and other social networking platforms so there is no need to re-enter personal information to get started.
Mr Collins said, "While not all the features will be available immediately, the FootyConnect platform brings the best features of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and recruitment sites such as Seek to developing grassroots football.
"We encourage anyone involved in footy to make FootyConnect work for them and their club, because wide involvement at a grassroots level will make the benefits that FootyConnect offers a reality."
For further information and FAQ’s about Footy Connect please see attached document.
odernise how football communities in the Territory communicate, coordinate activities, conduct their business, recruit personnel and have two way communications with their members, fans and supporters," Mr Stewartsaid.