ABOUT AFL NORTH EAST BORDER Established in 2013, AFL North East Border is the governing body for Australian Rules football in the Region and affiliated to AFL Victoria Country and is Governed by a 9-person independent Commission. Charged with Governing and Managing the game locally, AFLNEB provide local solutions for local issues with Commissioners identified for their professional skills set, previous experience in a sporting environment and understanding of regional and rural community. Operationally, the cornerstone to AFLNEB’s function is the Regional Administration Centre situated in Wodonga with a satellite office at the WSDC at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. Known as a RAC, the administrative operations of AFLNEB includes League management, Game and Club Development and Umpiring Departments. The RAC is vital to the management and development of the game with all departments working in collaboration. The scope of responsibility for AFLNEB includes over 60 clubs in 7 leagues and its Regional Umpiring Department across 11 Local Government Areas. Albury City Council, City of Wodonga, City of Wangaratta, Rural City of Benalla, Alpine Shire, Towong Shire, Indigo Shire, Moira Shire, Mansfield Shire, Snowy Valley Council and Federation Shire In 2019, AFLNEB had 19,662 participants in club competitions, Auskick, schools and engagements at AFL promotional programs and activities across the region. Australian Rules Football plays a critical role in the local economy, the health and well-being of local communities as well as providing important leadership and life skills to young men and women and AFLNEB and its member clubs are valued community organisations. .