School Competitions
School Competitions
We are committed to supporting schools and school sport associations with a modern, efficient and reliable system that simplifies the delivery of school football programs for staff, students and families.
To achieve this, we are encouraging the adoption of PlayHQ; a single, unified digital platform designed to streamline the administration of school football teams and competitions.
PlayHQ brings registrations, fixtures, results, communications and competition management together in one place, helping schools reduce administrative workload and improve organisation across their programs.
Quick Actions
Manage competitions, teams, and league-wide operations from a central hub.
Manage team selection and positions for matches via PlayHQ.
Access the Competition Administration Hub for competition admins, with guidance on managing competitions, fixtures, teams, and results in PlayHQ.
Admin invitations must be sent by the club. Please refer to PlayHQ’s help guide on managing administrators in your organisation.
Register as a coach, manage your coaching role, and access accreditation and coaching resources in one place via the AFL Coaching Hub.
Key Resources & Policies
This Handbook establishes the national framework for the administration and delivery of AFLrun school football competitions across Australia. It sets minimum standards that apply in all states and territories, while enabling Competition Management bodies to publish their own Competition Conditions to address local requirements.
Access AFL concussion policy, PlayHQ integration and return-to-play guidance.
PlayHQ supports tracking and aligning with child safety requirements and coaching standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact schools@afl.com.au for assistance.
Yes, additional roles can be added within the profile.
No, a medical clearance note shown at the ground is not sufficient on its own. The clearance must be sighted and relevant information submitted into PlayHQ before the player can be approved to return. Until this has been completed, the player must is unable to take part in any matches.
Use “Forgot Password” - do not create a new account to avoid duplicate profiles.
Enable notifications in the PlayAFL App for alerts like weather changes or venue updates.
Registration for first-time participants is completed through PlayHQ using an PlayHQ Account. This includes creating a parent account, registering your child, and setting up their profile. For step-by-step instructions on registering a new player, visit the Parents / Guardians & Participants section.