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Netball Victoria and AFL Western District Community Voice Survey

A survey for netball and football players, umpires, coaches, volunteers, parents and supporters across the AFL Western District.Takes about 10 minutes. There are no wrong answers, we want to hear from you.
Your Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: 0000 000 000.
Which club or association are you most involved with?
Which sport do you take part in?
Which of these best describe you? (Many people wear more than one hat: tick everything that applies to you.)

Other
Which age group best describes you, the person filling in this survey?
How long have you been involved in football or netball in this region?
How far do you usually travel to a home game?
Junior player/s in your family

If you're a parent or guardian completing this on behalf of, or alongside, a junior player, these next questions are about them. Otherwise, skip to the next section.
Do you have junior (under 18) family members who plays football or netball?
Do they currently play for more than one club (e.g. under a permit)?
If they play for more than one club, what led to that? (tick all that apply) Playing for more than one club is common and there's nothing wrong with it. We ask because it tells us about player numbers and team availability in an area, not about the clubs themselves.

Other
Your part of the Region

This isn't about comparing clubs or judging anyone. These questions help us map how the region fits together, where people play, how far they go, and how much choice they actually have.
What made you or your family choose the club you are affiliated with? (tick all that apply)

Other
Over the last five years, participation in your area has…
Within a reasonable distance of you, how many clubs offer the sport and age group you need?
If your local club couldn't field a team next season, what would you or your family most likely do?
In your own words, how would you describe football and netball in your part of the region and what it means to your community?
Challenges Across the Region

Challenges you see: Think about football and netball in your part of the Western District generally, not only your own club. For each item, tick the box that best shows how big a challenge you think it is.

Rows	Not a challenge	Minor challenge	Moderate challenge	Major challenge	Not sure
Not enough players
Not enough volunteers
Not enough umpires and coaches
Travel distances to games
Cost to families (fees, fundraising)
Volunteers getting burnt out
Confusing sign-on systems (PlayHQ/Netball Connect)
Connection between netball and football
Uneven competitions (some teams much stronger than others)

When a club or team in the region is struggling for numbers, what do you think should happen? (tick all that apply)

Other
Games, Grades and Getting There

This section is about how the season is set up across the Region, who you play, when, and how far you have to go.

Rows	Works Well	Works Okay	Needs some change	Needs big change	Not sure
The mix of teams in the competition (who plays who)
How far you travel to away games
Day and time games are scheduled
The age groups juniors play in
Having enough grades so games are even contests
Length of the season

Is there anything about the way competitions are set up that could be looked at more closely or adjusted?
For example: who you play, travel, age groups, grades, or fixtures.
Rules About Where People Play

There are rules about which club a person can play for, and rules meant to keep competitions even. If you haven't come across one, just tick the last column.

Rows	Helps	Makes no difference	Gets in the way	Haven't come across this
The permit system (playing for a second club)
Transfer and clearance rules between clubs
Equalisation on field on game day.

Have you, your family, or people you know been affected by these rules? What happened?
Juniors and Growing Up in the Game

How well the current set-up supports young players, from their first game through to senior football and netball.

Rows	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
Kids in our area can play locally without travelling too far
There are enough teams for kids of every age
Young players get the coaching they need to improve
Juniors move smoothly into senior football/netball
Girls and women have clear opportunities in our region
Auskick and NetSetGo are working well in our area
Playing is affordable for families

What would most help young players stay in the game as they grow up?
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What would help more people, especially juniors, women and girls, and new communities get involved and stay involved?
For example: modified formats like Auskick or NetSetGo, school programs, multicultural inclusion, better pathways.
Umpires: Understanding Game Day

Umpires are central to every game. These questions help us understand how well the community understands umpiring, and what makes a difference on game day.

How familiar are you with how umpires are allocated to games each week?

Rows	Very unfamiliar	Unfamiliar	Not sure	Familiar
How umpires are allocated to games each week

In your view, what impacts an umpire's game day the most? (tick all that apply)

Other
What's working well with umpiring in our region, and what issues or concerns do you see?
What Works, and What Would Help
What do you think your club, league, or the region is doing really well and things we should keep and build on?
For example: club culture, communication, grassroots programs, community events, junior pathways
What support would make the biggest difference for volunteers at your club? (tick all that apply)

Other
Which of these would make football and netball fairer and more accessible in the region? (tick up to five)

Other
Your Number One Priority
If you could pick ONE thing for AFL Western District, Netball Victoria, leagues and clubs to focus on, what would it be?
Just one: The thing you'd put first.
What ideas do you have to help our regional competitions stay strong and sustainable in the future?
This is your chance to raise anything not covered above. No idea is too big or too small. For example: sharing resources between clubs, help with online admin, sharing facilities, support for struggling teams.
Consent
I'm happy to be contacted about the ideas I've shared
I understand my responses will be kept private and used only for the Road Map Project
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Netball Victoria and AFL Western District Community Voice Survey

Junior player/s in your family

Your part of the Region

Challenges Across the Region

Games, Grades and Getting There

Rules About Where People Play

Juniors and Growing Up in the Game

Umpires: Understanding Game Day

What Works, and What Would Help

Your Number One Priority

Consent