Our Members play a key role in driving forward the growth and development of the game on a global level.
There are 3 levels of Membership – Emerging, Associate and Full.
Membership is open to one National Federation per country with that federation having to meet a clear set of criteria in order to be accepted.
Please find below more information about each level.
Full Members are countries where Footy 9s programs have been established for men, women and juniors.
Associate Members are countries where Footy 9s is firmly established and organised, but do not qualify for Full Membership.
Emerging Members are countries where Footy 9s has been recently established, with the aim of growing and developing Footy 9s.
| MEMBERSHIP LEVEL | Full Member |
|---|---|
| ADMITTANCE PROCESS | Promotion from Associate status by AFI upon application. |
| ADMITTANCE CRITERIA | Established league in existence; ability to participate in international matches; suitable administrative structure. |
| MEMBERSHIP LEVEL | Associate Member |
| ADMITTANCE PROCESS | Promotion from Emerging Member status by AFI upon application. |
| ADMITTANCE CRITERIA | Incorporated Body; Minimum of 4 senior teams in organised competition. |
| MEMBERSHIP LEVEL | Emerging Member |
| ADMITTANCE PROCESS | Upon application to AFI. |
| ADMITTANCE CRITERIA | Some Footy 9s played locally; an official contact person for Footy 9s in the country. |
