Community Camp in Coffs for Swans AFLW team
The Sydney Swans AFLW team enjoyed a pre-season camp in Coffs Harbour ahead of the 2023 season. Photo: Sydney Swans
The Sydney Swans AFLW team will spend three days in the Coffs Harbour region in July, engaging with the local community and inspiring the next generation.
The Swans will travel to Coffs Harbour as part of the AFLW’s 2025 Community Camp program from Friday 4 July to Sunday July 6.
The program aims to complement the AFL Community Camps, which have been running since 2003 and have reached more than one million children.
Coffs Harbour has been the destination of many Sydney Swans pre-season camps for both the men’s and women’s programs, and last season the Swans AFLW side played their Round 3 match against Richmond in the coastal city.
Sydney Swans Executive General Manager of AFLW, Amanda Turner, said players and staff are excited to return to Coffs Harbour and spend time with the local community.
“Our club receives great support from regional members and fans, so we are really excited to get to Coffs Harbour and see some of them,” Turner said.
“It’s really important for us to help grow the game in NSW, and visiting places like the Coffs coast is a great way for our players to connect with locals and hopefully inspire some future AFL and AFLW stars.
“Across the three days, we’ll be hosting a range of activities for the community, so we encourage everyone to come and see the players in action.
“We’ve always had great support from the Coffs community so this is a great chance for us to give back and say thanks.”
AFL Executive General Manager of Game Development, Rob Auld, said he is thrilled to see the AFLW Community Camps return in 2025 after a successful first foray into AFLW Community Camps last year.
“As women and girls participation continues to grow year on year and as we strive to reach one million participants by 2033, it’s more important than ever for our elite AFLW players to connect with local communities and new audiences,” Auld said.
“I’d like to thank all the clubs, players and staff involved in delivering the 2025 AFLW Community Camps. Each one of you play a vital part in bringing our game to all corners of Australia as we deliver our vision to have as many people as possible love and connect with our game.”
The fixture for the 2025 NAB AFLW season is set to be released in the coming days with the season to start in mid-August.
