Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games - AFL 9s

Name: Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games - AFL 9s
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Gold Coast Sports Precinct

Sunday 11 October 2026 | 09:00 AM

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A powerful display of the spirit, resilience, and unity of our emergency services personnel.

The Australasian Police & Emergency Services (APES) Games are a biennial multi-sport event open to serving and retired members of eligible Police and Emergency Services agencies across Australasia. The Games promote mental and physical wellbeing, encourage friendly competition, and foster lifelong friendships across jurisdictions and borders.

A fast, free-flowing game, AFL 9s is the social version of the standard AFL sport. No tackling or bumping, AFL 9s comprises of 9 players on each team competing on a smaller field. Suitable for people of any age or skill level it is easy to play, not too physically demanding and provides an environment where fun, enjoyment and safety are a priority.

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