Latest AFA Newsletter - August 2010

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New National Women's Coach Appointed

The AFA is very pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Fenton as the new Australian Women’s Coach.

Andrew has been involved with both Floorball and Hockey for a number of years at the elite level as a player and in coaching roles. Andrew has represented Australia in 3 different sports and coached at International level in both Hockey and Floorball.

We are confident that Andrew's experience as both a player and coach at the international level will provide a strong base for him to work from in his new role.

We wish him all the best in the new role and hope everyone will get behind him.

AFA Meeting Minutes

Minutes of July 2010 AFA Committee Meeting are below.

Northern Beaches Open 2010

NBO is on again for the 5th time this year on October 9/10 and will again be bigger and better! It awaits you two days of floorball spectacle on 3 courts. You will be pleased to hear that the NBO 2010 Early Bird special is still available until August 9, 2010. So if you haven't already registered your team, it's time to do so now. Thanks to the teams that have taken up the Super Early Bird Special at AFO and the others who have registered since. It will be an awesome tournament. Who can beat defending and Australian champions Glebe? Will Storybridge turn two final losses against the same team into their maiden NBO trophy? Will Northern Beaches bounce back and win their home tournament again? Will it be a team from WA to take it for the first time or is a NZ team in with a shot? Be part of it and find out when it all happens. 

And here's what you can expect.

2 days of action packed floorball at the highest level
2 to 3 courts depending on amount of teams registered
most comprehensive stats in Australia including Goalkeeper stats, shots on target % rate, team firepower and many more - check out 2009 stats by clicking here: NBO 2009 STATS

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The venue will again be Dural sports center and the date is October 9/10 - NRL/AFL and Hockey free! As per the last few years we will be producing T-shirt as a commemorative item. This year you have the chance to pre-order them for your team at a heavily reduced price.

Just download the rego form by clicking here:  NBO 2010 Rego Form

Please register by returning the form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it along with your payment confirmation. Your spot will only be guaranteed upon receipt of payment. Thanks for your understanding.  

Should you have any further questions please get in touch with Stefan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Scott via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it     

We hope to see you all in Dural on October 9

Registrations Now Due

Just a reminder that registrations for the 2010-2011 year are now due. We have a duty of care to remind you that if you are playing or training in any AFA or State Association affiliated games/sessions you are not covered for insurance until your registration is paid.

To renew your registration please click on the green Members button on the left of the home page and follow the prompts. Payment by credit card online will make your registration and insurance active immediately.