SYDNEY Swans AFLW team will continue their strong association with the Coffs Coast when they visit the region in July.
The Swans women will be in Coffs Harbour from Friday, 4 July, to Sunday, 6 July, as part of the AFLW’s 2025 Community Camp program.
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.
The Swans played in the first AFLW match held in Coffs Harbour, when they took on the Richmond Tigers at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium last year.
Sydney Swans Executive General Manager of AFLW, Amanda Turner, said players and staff were 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 visit some of them,” she 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.
“We’ve always had great support from the Coffs community, so this is a great chance for us to give back and say thanks.”
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams was thrilled to once again host a visit from the Swans.
“We are thrilled to see the mighty Sydney Swans returning to further cement this relationship,” she said.
“Their visit will be one of substance, with a raft of community engagements, and I have no doubt the elite Swans AFLW players will inspire local girls and women to commit to a code which is experiencing phenomenal growth in female participation on the Coffs Coast.
“In the C.ex Coffs International Stadium and the City’s other amazing sports facilities, we can mix it with the very best in regional Australia and the Swans also benefit from their engagements at Coffs as they develop and broaden their brand in a key market.”
By Aiden BURGESS
