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25.01.2022 The new Executive Committee has been unveiled for the Asian Dodgeball Federation. Dodgeball Federation Australia would like to congratulate everyone that was nominated, and ultimately elected for their respective roles. It's an exciting time for Asian Dodgeball, and we look forward to a successful future. We would also like to extend our best wishes to our very own, Chris White who has played an active role within the DFA since our inception. "I'm extremely grateful to all who nominated me to this position, it's an honour to be able to continue to serve the Asian Dodgeball Community. Finally I'd like to thank Dodgeball Federation Australia for the support over the years, and I look forward to continuing a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with the DFA." - Chris White.

24.01.2022 The World Dodgeball Association has confirmed the postponement of the 2020 World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it wasn’t appropriate for the event to proceed in July. The 2020 World Cup is now scheduled to take place from Monday, December 7 Saturday, December 12. Given the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus, we will have further updates in due course over the coming weeks and months.... Due to the current climate, all DFA programs have been suspended until further notice. The health and safety of our players, staff, volunteers and event organisers is of the utmost priority. Please stay safe during these challenging times, and together we will all get through this.

23.01.2022 Team & Individual registrations are still open for both our events next week at Arnold Sports Festival Australia. National Championships - Saturday, March 21 (Mixed - Foam & Cloth Divisions) Uni Championships - Sunday, March 22 (Mixed - Foam Division) ... Registrations close Monday, March 16. This year's event will have professionally installed sports flooring at the Dodgeball Arena (example pic below). REGO LINK (National Champs): https://bit.ly/2HuRhC6 REGO LINK (Uni Champs): https://bit.ly/38r11ch Players / Staff will receive a pass on the day, prior to entry into the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival), and will have the opportunity to meet Arnold over the course of the weekend. If you wish to volunteer next week, any day from Friday - Sunday and / or referee over the weekend, please let us know.

22.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our National Team Director, Patrick McGuinness!

22.01.2022 We are excited to release the 2020 University Dodgeball program, proudly supported by UniSport Australia. This year, we will once again host the Uni Championships at the Arnold Sports Festival Australia (ASF), along with an expanded Uni League season beginning in May. UNI CHAMPIONSHIPS: This event will take place on Sunday, March 22 at the ASF - Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the venue (free entry into the ...ASF). We will once again have the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Dodgeball arena during the weekend. UNI LEAGUE: Following the success of last year’s inaugural Uni League, we will see an expanded 2020 season, beginning in May, with rounds to take place on a monthly basis, concluding with Finals in October. Both the Uni Championships & Uni League Season are accessible to all Universities across Australia. Universities can submit multiple teams if they wish. FURTHER INFO / REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/2vU8Dpz ACU Sport, Deakin Dodgeball Society - DODGE, La Trobe Dodgeball Club, MUDA - Monash University Dodgeball Association, QUT Ball Stars: Dodgeball Club, Razor the Razorback, RMIT Dodgeball Club, VU Sport

21.01.2022 Well done to Deakin and all the other Uni Clubs, let's hope 2021 brings us all more fortune! Together with UniSport Australia, we look forward to an exciting Uni Dodgeball calendar

20.01.2022 Today, in unison with the World Dodgeball Association we celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The #WhiteCard campaign by Peace and Sport, promotes togetherness and unity through the development of global sport.

19.01.2022 Our Victorian Dodgeroos Trials will be held this Saturday at Aqualink Box Hill, 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Only $10 per person. If you wish to trial, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/qfgC71AcuG6yuCaw7 Trials are open to everyone of all skill and experience levels. Opportunities are not limited to the Australian Dodgeroos. We are looking to build state squads from which we can develop the talent in our national pathways. All players who trial will have the chance to... make both the national squad and their state squad. This year the Dodgeroos are competing in four categories at the World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. The Under 21’s from July 13 - 14, and Women’s, Mixed and Men’s from July 16 - 18. If you have any questions regarding the trial, please let us know. We hope to see you there on Saturday!

18.01.2022 The DFA had the pleasure to be involved in the Laurimar Sporting Club's Bushfire Fundraiser. A total of $9,000 was raised towards Doreen CFA, to help the local communities affected by the bushfires around Victoria. We donated Australian Dodgeroos merchandise into the club's silent auction, which proved to be a massive hit on the night. We thank everyone for their generosity, and allowing us to be involved in this great event.

18.01.2022 The World Dodgeball Association is hosting a free Coach Education Video Analysis Workshop, based on the topic of Team Attacking. Date / Time: Wednesday, May 6 from 9pm - 10pm (AEST) The workshop will be held via Zoom and is open to everyone. Login details will be emailed to participants following the completion of the registration form below.... Course Registration: shorturl.at/swAE6

18.01.2022 Congratulations MUDA - Monash University Dodgeball Association, an outstanding achievement to once again be named Team Monash Club Of The Year! It's been a tricky year, and once again MUDA has shown why they're a leader in the University Sport sector. We look forward to an exciting 2021 with UniSport Australia, and helping develop dodgeball further at University level.

18.01.2022 We are currently taking registrations for the upcoming DFA National Championships, taking place Saturday, March 21 at the Arnold Sports Festival Australia. This open event is accessible to everyone across Australia. You can register a team or join individually to be placed into a team. We will have a Cloth and Foam Division (both Mixed Divisions), held on the same day, one after the other. Players and teams can register for both divisions.... Players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival). REGO CUT-OFF: March 16 REGO LINK: https://bit.ly/2SR3Vkg Further details can be viewed in the event page above. If you have any questions, please let us know.

18.01.2022 The Australian Institute of Sport recently launched its Framework for Rebooting Sport during this COVID-19 pandemic. We have been in consultation with Sport Australia on how this framework impacts Dodgeball, and when we can expect our sport to resume activity (competitions and training) in a safe and timely manner. Like other sports, the AIS will formulate a dedicated recommendations and guidelines chart for Level A, B, C activities on the resumption for Dodgeball. This is a ...step by step process, which allows us to plan accordingly for our sport. Conduct of any sporting activity in a COVID-19 environment is subject to regulations of Federal, State and Local Public Health Authorities. When we have further updates from Sport Australia, we will let you know in due course. Please stay safe, and look after yourselves. AIS Framework For Rebooting Sport: https://bit.ly/35x08i2

17.01.2022 Welcome to the family, Bangladesh Dodgeball Association

16.01.2022 The Arnold Sports Festival Australia is fast approaching. Both our events are open for registration. DFA National Championships - Saturday, March 21 Uni Dodgeball Championships - Sunday, March 22... Teams and individual players can sign-up. Further info can be viewed in the above event pages, including rego links. The National Championships will have a Cloth and Foam Division (6 Ball Foam Rules), taking place on the same day, one after the other. Players and teams can register for both divisions. Both divisions are Mixed. The Uni Championships, proudly supported by UniSport Australia is accessible to all Universities across Australia. This event will be using Foam (6 Ball Rules) in a Mixed Division. For both events, players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the venue (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival for the entire weekend), and will have the opportunity to meet Arnold over the course of the weekend. If you have any questions about either event, please let us know.

15.01.2022 The DFA National Championships will be held at the Arnold Sports Festival Australia on Saturday, March 21. This open event is accessible to players and teams all across Australia. This year, we will have a Cloth and Foam Division (both Mixed Divisions), taking place on the same day, one after the other. Players and teams can register for both divisions. Players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (free entry into th...e Arnold Sports Festival). REGO CUT-OFF: March 16 REGO LINK: https://bit.ly/2SR3Vkg Further info can be viewed in the event page above. If you have any questions about the event, please let us know.

15.01.2022 Sport Australia has updated this exciting new platform for everyone to access. This is a fantastic resource for all our athletes, coaches, volunteers and anyone associated with our sport. It will help grow your knowledge of the Australian sporting industry and it a great educational tool to further learn industry best practices. As an NSO of Sport Australia, the DFA is committed to ensuring all our members have the best resources possible for use in their daily sporting pursuits.

13.01.2022 Registrations are open for the DFA National Championships, taking place next week - Saturday, March 21 at Arnold Sports Festival Australia. This year's event will have a major upgrade, with professionally installed sports flooring at our Dodgeball Arena. The National Championships will have a Foam and Cloth Division (Mixed Category). You can register a Team or join Individually, in either or both divisions.... REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/2HuRhC6 Players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the venue (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival for the entire weekend), and will have the opportunity to meet Arnold over the course of the weekend. If you have any questions about the event, please let us know.

12.01.2022 REMINDER! Victorian Dodgeroos Trials take place tomorrow at Aqualink Box Hill, 1:30pm - 3:30pm. $10 per person. Trials are open to players of all skill, experience and fitness levels. We'd love to see you get involved tomorrow! If you wish to trial, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/qfgC71AcuG6yuCaw7... Opportunities are not limited to the Australian Dodgeroos. We are looking to build state squads from which we can develop the talent in our national pathways. All players who trial will have the chance to make both the national squad and their state squad. This year the Dodgeroos are competing in four categories at the World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. The Under 21’s from July 13 - 14, and Women’s, Mixed and Men’s from July 16 - 18. If you have any questions regarding the trial, please let us know.

12.01.2022 President of the World Dodgeball Association Mr Tom Hickson has been calling upon the Dodgeball athletes to give them an opportunity at a time where all sporting events for the majority of 2020 had been cancelled. #onespiritoneheart #utsyouthfestival #thisisuts #worlddodgeball

11.01.2022 Get your team together for the Uni Dodgeball Championships, playing host Sunday, March 22 at Arnold Sports Festival Australia. REGO LINK: https://bit.ly/38r11ch The Uni Championships will be a Mixed Foam Division (6 Ball Rules). Team registrations close Monday, March 16.... Players / Staff will receive a pass on the day, prior to entry into the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival for the weekend), and will have the opportunity to meet Arnold over the course of the weekend. If you have any questions about the event, please let us know. We will also be hosting the DFA National Championships on Saturday, March 21 (open to everyone, Foam & Cloth), for those keen to participate.

10.01.2022 The Uni Dodgeball Championships will once again be held at the Arnold Sports Festival Australia on Sunday, March 22, proudly supported by UniSport Australia. This event is accessible to all Universities across Australia. Players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival). We will once again have the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Dodgeball... arena, during the course of the weekend. Universities can submit multiple teams if they wish. Further details can be viewed in the link below. FURTHER INFO / REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/39fxanj ACU Sport, Deakin Dodgeball Society - DODGE, La Trobe Dodgeball Club, MUDA - Monash University Dodgeball Association, QUT Ball Stars: Dodgeball Club, Razor the Razorback, RMIT Dodgeball Club, VU Sport

10.01.2022 Victorian Dodgeroos Trials take place this Saturday at Aqualink Box Hill from 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Only $10 per person. Trials are open to everyone of all skill and experience levels. The session will be run by our National Team Director, Patrick McGuinness. Opportunities in 2020 are not limited to the Australian Dodgeroos. We are looking to build state squads from which we can develop the talent in our national pathways. All players who trial will have the chance to make both th...e national squad and their state squad. This year the Dodgeroos are competing in four categories at the World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. The Under 21’s from July 13 - 14, and Women’s, Mixed and Men’s from July 16 - 18. If you have any queries about the trials, please let us know. If you wish to trial, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/qfgC71AcuG6yuCaw7

10.01.2022 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY We look back with fond memories to when our Australian Dodgeroos competed at the 2019 Asian Championships in Hong Kong. All four teams placed in the top-three, an outstanding achievement ... World Dodgeball Association, Asian Dodgeball Federation, Sport Australia

10.01.2022 Happy International Women's Day!

10.01.2022 A stellar season from Monash University's Blue Team saw them go unbeaten, taking home the title in the inaugural season of the 2019 Uni League. Let's see what they have in store for the upcoming 2020 Uni Dodgeball Championships (UDC) at Arnold Sports Festival Australia on Sunday, March 22. UDC REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/39fxanj

10.01.2022 As we all continue to fight this global pandemic, we look forward to the future with great optimism. Our continental body Asian Dodgeball Federation recently announced some changes. To help us with building a stronger community within the region, the DFA has a couple of questions below to assist with the feedback process. 1. What do you wish to see from the Asian Dodgeball Federation (future events, new initiatives, social media etc)?... 2. How you believe the DFA can have a more active role in the Asian region? Feel free to post below or email your thoughts to - [email protected] In the meantime, please stay safe and look after each other.

09.01.2022 Five years ago our Chemist Warehouse Australian Dodgeroos made history, winning all three categories - Men's, Mixed and Women's - at the 2015 Asian Championships in Melbourne We reflect on this event with fond memories, great triumphs and lifelong friendships from across the globe. Congratulations to everyone that played their part in helping us host this historic event, including the players and staff for their wonderful contributions and success on and off the court. ...Melbourne, 2015 was our debut on the international circuit, and in many ways helped shape DFA in the years ahead. We couldn't have asked for a better introduction to international dodgeball. World Dodgeball Association Asian Dodgeball Federation

09.01.2022 Get your team together for the DFA National Championships, taking place Saturday, March 21 at Arnold Sports Festival Australia. The event will have a Cloth and Foam Division (6 Ball Foam Rules), taking place on the same day, one after the other. Players and teams can register for both divisions. Both divisions are Mixed. Players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the venue (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival).We will again have the opportunity to meet A...rnold himself at this year’s event, over the course of the weekend. REGO LINK: https://bit.ly/2Tr4X81

09.01.2022 Following correspondence with the Arnold Sports Festival Australia organisers, this weekend’s event has been postponed, with a new date to be confirmed in due course. As you’re all well aware, the ongoing developments of the COVID-19 Virus, and its impact of our community has left us in uncharted territory. From today, the Federal Government has banned all non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people, amid fears about the spread of the coronavirus. The health and well-bei...ng of our athletes, staff, volunteers and the general public is of utmost priority. The junior programs, Victorian Dodgeroos Trials, DFA National Championships and Uni Dodgeball Championships will be rescheduled at a later date. Thank you for your understanding and patience. When we have further updates, we will let you know. In the meantime, if you have any queries, please let us know.

08.01.2022 It was great to be involved in last night’s Asian Dodgeball Federation AGM. We look forward to many exciting developments, and working alongside our neighbours within the region.

08.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

07.01.2022 As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease across the country, the Return to Sport Roadmap, developed by Sport Australia is a useful tool for all sporting organisations to adhere to. Return to Sport Roadmap: https://bit.ly/2ZwhPNC This toolkit includes a suite of resources to help sporting organisations get ready to recommence training, competitions and programs in a safe, responsible and low risk manner.... We are awaiting further advice on how and when Dodgeball can resume in a safe and timely manner. We will continue to follow the guidance of the Federal & State Governments, Sport Australia and relevant Health Authorities. When we have further updates regarding Dodgeball's return to play, we will inform all our members of the latest developments.

05.01.2022 We will have professionally installed sports flooring at this year's Dodgeball Arena at Arnold Sports Festival Australia. This will be a major upgrade, and no doubt improve the quality of our events throughout the course of the weekend. We have two events open for Team & Individual Rego:... DFA National Championships - Saturday, March 21 Uni Dodgeball Championships - Sunday, March 22 Registration info can be viewed in the above event pages. The National Championships will have a Foam and Cloth Division. The Uni Championships will be a Foam Division. Both events will be classified as Mixed. For both events, players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the venue (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival for the entire weekend), and will have the opportunity to meet Arnold over the course of the weekend. If you have any questions about either event, please let us know.

03.01.2022 Our Queensland Dodgeroos Trials take place tomorrow at Brisbane City Indoor Sports (Newmarket) from 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Only $10 per person! We encourage all local dodgeballers and sport fanatics to get involved. Opportunities are not limited to the Australian Dodgeroos. We are looking to build state squads from which we can develop the talent in our national pathways. All players who trial will have the chance to make both the national squad and their state squad. This year the... Dodgeroos are competing in four categories at the World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. The Under 21’s from July 13 - 14, and Women’s, Mixed and Men’s from July 16 - 18. If you have any questions regarding the trial, please let us know.

03.01.2022 We will be hosting two events at the upcoming Arnold Sports Festival Australia. Both events are now open for registration. DFA National Championships - Saturday, March 21 Uni Dodgeball Championships - Sunday, March 22... Teams and individual players can sign-up. Further info can be viewed in the above event pages, including registration links. The National Championships will have a Cloth and Foam (6 Ball Foam Rules) Division, taking place on the same day, one after the other. Players and teams can register for both divisions. Both divisions are Mixed. The Uni Championships, proudly supported by UniSport Australia is accessible to all Universities across Australia. This event will be using Foam (6 Ball Rules) in a Mixed Division. Players and staff will receive a pass prior to entry into the venue (free entry into the Arnold Sports Festival), and will have the opportunity to meet Arnold over the course of the weekend. If you have any questions about either event, please let us know.

01.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. This year in particular has been a difficult one for many people. Australians are being encouraged to look out for each other and stay connected, by starting a conversation with a friend, family member or colleague. It could change a life. While we may want to play our part, we don't always know how to begin a conversation. The link below provides a conversation guide on how to ask R U OK? and ensures you are equip with how to continue the conversation ...after the initial steps. www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOK #RUOKDay

01.01.2022 Join us tomorrow at Aqualink Box Hill for an Open Training Session from 2.30pm - 4.00pm. Just $5 per head! The session is open to everyone of all skill and fitness levels, whether you're new to dodgeball, or just want some extra practice for the year ahead. National Team Director, Patrick McGuinness will be running the session, which will involve some warm-ups, drills and match practice.