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VFL/East Coast Competition
Media Release
Oct 28, 2020
VFL/East Coast Competition
During the 2020 AFL Season changes, the second tier East Coast AFL competition which the Aspley Hornets had participated in since 2009, was suspended and ultimately terminated. The AFL had determined that the NEAFL competition as it has most recently been known, was not viable in the near future in its existing form due largely to the financial and logistical impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The AFL evaluated what second tier competitions would exist for the 2021 season on onwards and have created an expanded VFL/East Coast competition.
All NEAFL clubs, including the Aspley Hornets were invited to participate in this competition. The Board of the Aspley Hornets has accepted AFL’s offer of a licence to participate in this competition for the 2021 season
In accepting the license, the Club has ensured the existence of a community-based pathway club in Brisbane’s northern region. With Southport, the Gold Coast Suns and the soon-to-be Springfield based Brisbane Lions as the other Queensland clubs participating in the East Coast league, the Aspley Hornets are likely to also represent and provide pathways for the Greater Brisbane area.
The Club is very well placed to capitalise on the regional partnership and exciting corporate opportunities that will arise through participation in the East Coast VFL competition for the benefit of the Club, its membership and for the region as a collective.
As always, the Aspley Hornets will continue to focus on the strong growth of all of its football programs and look forward to continuing to grow the strength of the QAFLW program, its senior men’s community pathway, currently at QFA Division 1 level, and the ever growing junior and youth, male and female programs.
The Club will continue to share further information about both competition details and regional partnership development as it becomes available.
Dale Sherwood
Club President
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Statement regarding AFL changes to the NEAFL 2021
PRESS RELEASE
August 25, 2020
Subject: Statement regarding AFL changes to the NEAFL 2021
Yesterday, Monday, August 24th, 2020, the Aspley Hornets Football Club Board of Directors received an email notification of the AFL’s decision to amalgamate the NEAFL competition with the VFL from 2021 and beyond.
This announcement was shared publicly via the media shortly afterwards.
While the Board has been working closely with the AFL, and AFL Queensland, regarding how the football landscape will look like in 2021, we were extremely disappointed to receive this email. Being only one of three inaugural NEAFL clubs remaining in that competition, and arguably the league’s most successful club since 2011, we are unsure on how our investment in providing player pathways to the AFL will look in the near future.
The Aspley Hornets Football club has been invited to join the VFL in season 2021, however, in order to conduct our due diligence, the Board of Directors awaits further information from the AFL in regards to; participation details and criteria, the proposed competition structure, rules, regulations and importantly the funding model from the AFL.
This due diligence process will include the impact this will have on our club, the wider community, all financial implications as well as the #ONECLUB culture we have been building over the last two years.
Season 2021 is not far away, and this is a significant change to the way our senior football program operates and requires the Board to review what is being proposed thoroughly.
I will endeavour to provide accurate and timely information about the options presented and our decision as soon as they become available.
Dale Sherwood
Club President
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Stage 3: Friday 3rd June from 12noon
Changes to our Gaming room from tomorrow
From tomorrow 12pm our gaming room reopens with a few small changes as we adjust to our new “normal” in stage 3
- Bookings are not required for the gaming room, the team will work to ensure we are able to accommodate members while complying with the room capacity
- Loyalty points & CardIT will be able to be redeemed through the kiosk and cashed at the cashier
- Social distancing measures will be in place, and monitored by the team
- Every second machine will have signage on them to explain they are unable to be played at this time, if you would like to play one of these machines please see a friendly team member who will assist you
- You can approach the bar to order drinks, place keno bets and redeem cash vouchers or Card It
- Gameshows will restart on Wednesday 8th July, you can earn entries from tomorrow for our weekly gameshows.
Conditions of entry that have not changed
- Members can only enter the club through Reception, and exit the same way
- Because of COVID tracking requirements you MUST be a member to enter the club, you can sign up at Reception on the day or online prior to your visit
- We ask that you do not visit the club if you are unwell or showing flu like symptoms
- Bookings are required for dining in the bistro and recommended for Cafe however we can accommodate walk ins if we are not at capacity
As always, the safety of our members & team is our priority. The club will operate under the approved industry COVID safe plan with strict guidelines and restrictions. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding with these restrictions.
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Updated Bistro booking times & stage 3 updates
From Monday 6th July we have new BISTRO booking times
LUNCH
Sunday – Tuesday: 12pm, 12.15pm, 12.30pm and 12.45pm sitting times
Wednesday – Saturday: 11.30am & 11.45am (1.5 hour booking time)
1pm & 1.15pm (1.5 hour booking time)
DINNER
Every night of the week: 5.30pm, 5.45pm & 6pm (1.5 hour booking time)
7pm, 7.15pm and 7.30pm (1.5 hour booking time)
WHATS CHANGED?
You can now approach the bar to order drinks or place a Keno bet. You can also move throughout the venue during your visit however we will still be providing table service for meals in the bistro.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Members can only enter the club through Reception, and exit the same way
Because of COVID tracking requirements you MUST be a member to enter the club, you can sign up at Reception on the day or online prior to your visit
We ask that you do not visit the club if you are unwell or showing flu like symptoms
Bookings are required for dining in the bistro and recommended for Cafe however we can accommodate walk ins if we are not at capacity
Give is a call on 0732635522 and chat to our friendly reception team to book your table today