Be Part of the Action - 2027 Season Registration Opens Soon!
Get ready for an unforgettable season of all-girls AFL! Registration for 2027 will open soon, and we’re inviting passionate players and families to join the excitement.
Whether you’re returning to build on last year’s momentum or stepping onto the field for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something special.
Follow our socials to keep up to date with all the details for the 2027 season!
Find out more &
register your interest!
Email us:
northwestlightningafl@gmail.com
About the Northwest Lightning
We’ve been playing all-girls AFL as the Northwest Lightning since 2016, making us Sydney’s longest-running and most successful all-girls AFL alliance. We share our coaches and volunteers, and our home grounds at Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook and work together with our alliance clubs Pennant Hills and Westbrook to promote girls AFL in our part of Sydney. All our girls teams play together as the Northwest Lightning.
New to AFL?
We’re always up for a chat about the game we love. Whether you have questions about the rules, how the teams train, and our alliance culture, you can make contact with our Lightning Alliance coordinators via email: northwestlightningafl@gmail.com
You can find out more about the Sydney Juniors competition, rules and regulations at the AFL Sydney Juniors website.
The PlayAFL website is also a great resource - with detailed information on junior and youth football.
What age group will my daughter play in?
The AFL Sydney Youth Girls competition is organised by age in two-year bands. In 2027, we will field teams in each age group. Your daughter’s year of birth will determine which age group she is assigned to. In some circumstances, players can join an older age group subject to club approval and competition rules. Let us know if you need to discuss this in more detail!
| Age group in 2027 | YG9 | YG11 | YG13 | YG15 | YG17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year of birth | 2018 or 2019 | 2016 or 2017 | 2014 or 2015 | 2012 or 2013 | 2010 or 2011 |
How do I register?
We’re an alliance between the Pennant Hills and Westbrook junior AFL clubs - so your registration will be completed through one of the two clubs. When registration opens, you’ll be able to find links below to complete the process through the AFL’s online platform PlayHQ.
