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read moreThe latest AusPlay survey released by Sport Australia has once again confirmed football’s position as the number one organised club-based participation sport in NSW, with more than 516,000 participants enjoying the round ball game.
Both Football NSW and Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) once again achieved healthy registrations for 2019 as the game continued to blossom across all sporting codes.
Overall numbers indicated that from June 2019, 1,853,600 people played football across the nation comprising 1,084,200 adults and 769,400 children. There was an impressive 18.2% growth in the number of children aged 14 years or under.
Advising that he was delighted that the AusPlay Data highlighting football as not only the number one sport in the state, but in the country, Football NSW Chief Executive, Stuart Hodge stated “football plays such an important role in our communities, providing significant physical and mental health benefits, helping the fight against obesity, promoting social cohesion and multicultural inclusion.
“Football NSW once more continues to experience exceptional growth with 11% growth over the past five years for the winter season.
“This is undoubtedly due to the phenomenal work of our Associations and Clubs.
“Summer football has also grown significantly with 60,000 players registered showing a record number of females, referees and coaches in the game.
“These stats further strengthen football’s case as a year-round sport for participants and with the additional growth in Futsal, puts an increasing strain on facilities of all types.
“Grant sources such as the NSW Asian Cup 2015 Legacy Fund and Lets Light Up Football have assisted associations and clubs in improving their venues but a lot more has to be done to keep up with high demand which will further increase football’s popularity.
“As our game continues to grow and develop, we face several challenges including an increase in participation and population along with pressure on facilities with added demands for drainage and lighting and amenities, as some clubs are stretched to accommodate the player demand in their area.
“Football continues to partner with all levels of government to provide support with funding participation programs and infrastructure upgrades, but as the Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League and National Teams popularity increases within Australia and Internationally, the demand to participate in football will continue to surge.”
NNSWF Chief Executive, David Eland congratulated the thousands of volunteers at the grassroots throughout Northern NSW for providing opportunities for people of all ages in their respective communities to enjoy football, adding “more people played football in 2019 in Northern NSW than in any other season.
“The number of players participating in traditional club-based competitions has increased by 14% since 2015 and the number of registered female players has soared by a staggering 23% during the same period.
“NNSWF’s new strategic plan identifies Inclusion and Diversity and Women and Girls as priorities. It’s therefore vital that all levels of government support our efforts to increase the number of people pursuing healthy and active lifestyles by investing more in football facilities which are safe, welcoming and fit for purpose.”
Image courtesy of Football NSW.
30th October 2019 - AusPlay survey advises that 81% of Australian adults participate in sport at least once a week
17th September 2019 - Western Sydney Wanderers open new Centre of Football in Blacktown
11th July 2019 - David Gallop to depart Football Federation Australia
23rd May 2019 - Football Federation Australia acknowledges thousands of volunteers
3rd May 2019 - AusPlay survey shows gymnastics as the fastest growing sport in Victoria
30th April 2019 - Latest Ausplay survey shows gradual increase in physical activity
12th April 2019 - FFA secures funding to increase female football participation
7th April 2019 - Football NSW and Tennis NSW combine to offer improved facility access
22nd February 2019 - Football participation reaches record levels
19th February 2019 - Lack of sporting fields sees young footballers turned away from junior clubs
28th January 2019 - FFA to roll out walking football across Australia
10th April 2018 - Football NSW commences Facilities Audit
17th November 2017 - New AusPlay figures show football leads sport participation rates in Australia
9th May 2017 - Stuart Hodge appointed as Chief Executive at Football NSW
28th April 2017 - 1.1 million Australians participating in football
23rd March 2015 - Football NSW unveils refurbised Valentine Sports Park
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