Become an official affiliate member of Dodgeball Federation Australia (DFA), the official dodgeball Australian Governing Body.
DFA is a member of the World Dodgeball Association
DFA is the official governing body recognised by Sport Australia (Australian Sports Commission) and affiliated with the World Dodgeball Association (WDA) and Asian Dodgeball Federation. WDA is the official world governing body for dodgeball, working as a not for profit social enterprise across six continents in partnership with 62 national federations, delivering to over 70 million people worldwide. By 2020 WDA will be delivering across 70 nations to over 90 million participants.
The WDA successfully achieved GAISF Observer Status in 2017 to enable National Federations to secure National Olympic Committee and/or National Sports Association recognition. GAISF are the Global Association of International Sports Federation’s Membership Body that supports the infrastructure of the World Dodgeball Association on the approach to securing official International Olympic Committee Recognition.
DFA is the Dodgeball body officially recognised by the Australian government
DFA was recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) in 2018. Recognition by the ASC is a significant milestone for DFA in advancing the growth of dodgeball in Australia.
Recognition opens up many opportunities for DFA affiliates and members and infrastructure to grow the sport nationally. As the only recognised dodgeball governing body in Australia, members of the Australian Dodgeroos are able to wear the Commonwealth Coat of Arms at international tournaments, along with having access to the AIS higher performance facilities (made available to ASC recognised bodies).
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote, grow and develop Dodgeball across the nation. To do this, we want to have your league, club or University association as an affiliate member of the DFA.
Affiliate Categories:
Affiliate members might represent dodgeball in Australia across the following categories:
• League
• University Club
• Community Club / Group
• School
• Sporting Association / Venue
Why become an affiliate member?
DFA affiliate members will have the opportunity to be part of the official governing body recognised by ASC and national framework of Australian Dodgeball, while also gaining special access to the latest news, tournaments, programs and national team selections.
DFA affiliates and members of the DFA will gain access to exclusive benefits and the latest news on how the government is supporting our growth and how your league and players can contribute to the growth on a global scale through the Australian Dodgeroos or at a local level.
Benefits Include:
• Affiliation with official Australian governing body as recognised by ASC and global dodgeball body WDA as recognised by GAISF
• Receive the official latest dodgeball news in Australia and globally
• Your league/ club profiled on DFA’s affiliate list
– Your members/ players gain access to trials for the Australian Dodgeroos and Dodgeroos academy
• Opportunity for marketing and campaigns for your league/club as part of DFA’s communications and promotions
• Opportunity to contribute to DFA’s affiliate blog and news
• Access to DFA’s partnership benefits, including apparel and discounted balls
• Access to DFA policies, resources and guidelines
• Access to DFA coaching and academy facilities
• Invitations to DFA grassroots, elite development programs and events, including training and trials for the national team, the Australian Dodgeroos
• Opportunity to voice your feedback, join regional committees and help shape the landscape of dodgeball in Australia and globally
As an affiliate member of the WDA, the DFA is fully supportive of the game’s ambition, and strive to grow the sport across our local communities.
Please complete the form below to have your application reviewed by a member of the DFA team and to obtain further information about affiliate membership. We endeavour to review your application and provide you with a response within a week of receipt. Thank you for your interest.
* Information collected is used for affiliate assessment and aggregate reporting and will not be distributed by DFA to third parties.