The influence of women at the Collingwood Football Club is as strong as at any club.
A total of 28 women are on staff in the club’s administration, while five women work in the football area of the business. There are also several women who play key roles as volunteers at AFL and VFL level.
The 28 women who work in the club’s administration fill positions in areas such as finance, sponsorship, public relations, membership and sales.
The role of women at Collingwood extends to board level where Alisa Camplin serves as one of the Magpies’ seven board members.
Football Woman of the Year Award
The Football Woman of the Year Award recognises women who have made a significant contribution to the game of Australian Football. The award is presented by the Essendon Women’s Network, endorsed by the AFL and is open to all women associated in any way with the Australian Football industry. Previous winners include Sue Alberti, Irene Chatfield, Debbie Lee, Jill Lindsay and the 2012 Winner Belinda Duarte.
At the annual Women’s Industry Luncheon on Thursday, the 2013 Football Women of the Year nominates will be announced, with the winner to be announced during Grand Final week.
Selection Criteria for the Football Woman of the Year Award
The recipient will have demonstrated:
1. Commitment to the support and advancement of Australian Football
2. A passion for the game
3. The ability to make a difference on the football scene
4. A keen knowledge of the game, including its history and future
5. Have a current year football club membership
6. A willingness to publicly advocate diversity and the important role that women play in football
7. A sense of humour and fair play
Important Women in Football Statistics
There are 136,133 female participants – including NAB AFL Auskick, club and AFL 9s
12,019 Auskick participants are female
35 per cent of club members are female
There are 5500 registered female coaches
There are 2000 female umpires
35 per cent of Australian football volunteers are female
