{"id":524153,"date":"2026-03-07T06:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/524153\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T06:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:55:13","slug":"young-players-invited-to-nomads-afl-come-and-try-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/524153\/","title":{"rendered":"Young players invited to Nomads AFL Come and Try day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New England Nomads Juniors are preparing for the upcoming AFL season and are encouraging new and returning players to get involved.<\/p>\n

The club will kick off its 2026 season with a Come and Try Day on Tuesday, March 24, at Bellevue Oval.<\/p>\n

Club president Cameron Dalgleish said the event was open to boys and girls aged four to 14.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nomads Juniors are excited to welcome players who are trying Aussie Rules for the first time, as well as those returning for another season,\u201d Dalgleish said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo previous sports experience is required \u2014 just bring plenty of energy and join the fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Come and Try Day, along with the junior program, is open to players born between 2012 and 2021.<\/p>\n

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Registrations are now open, although weekly Tuesday afternoon Auskick and Superkick sessions will not begin until the first week of Term 2 on April 21.<\/p>\n

The club will also field teams this year in AFL North West\u2019s under-10, under-12 and under-14 competitions.<\/p>\n

Those age groups compete in a gala day format, with matches held every three weeks at rotating venues.<\/p>\n

The first gala day of the 2026 season will be held in Gunnedah on Sunday, May 3.<\/p>\n

It will also be the longest trip for families during the season, with other gala days scheduled for Armidale, Glen Innes, Tamworth and Inverell.<\/p>\n

The Come and Try Day begins at 4pm, with a free barbecue available for everyone who attends.<\/p>\n

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