FAQs

  • Auskick is available for girls and boys aged 5 to 7 years. To participate in the Pre-Primary age group, your child must be turning 5 before 30th June of the current year.

    Modified Rules Football is for girls and boys aged 8 to 12 years (school years 3 to 6). This level follows a modified version of AFL rules designed for skill development and fun.

    Open Rules Football is available for girls and boys aged 13 to 17 years (school years 7 to 12). Players at this level compete under full AFL rules.

  • Club shorts and socks are available for purchase on Registration Day, Allocation Day, and other dates nominated by the club.

    Guernseys are provided by the club for all grades and are to be worn on game day.

  • Auskick is played at Halesworth Oval in Butler.

    Modified Rules players will have a home ground at either Halesworth Oval (Butler) or Leatherback Park (Alkimos). We compete against clubs from a wider area, ranging from Yanchep to Whitfords, so some travel is involved for away games.

    Open Rules teams play at various ovals as part of a cross-district competition, including clubs from the Subiaco and Claremont districts.

  • Royal Blue, Yellow and Teal.

  • There are several clubs within the West Perth District, including Yanchep, Quinns Districts, Joondalup/Kinross, Edgewater/Woodvale, Ocean Ridge, Whitfords, and Wanneroo.

    Open Rules and Girls competitions are played across a wider area, involving clubs from the Subiaco, Claremont, and West Perth districts.

  • The season begins at the end of April and PlayHQ, which handles a child’s registration, also specifies your start and end dates.

  • Girls competitions are played on Friday nights.

    Boys Modified and Open Rules games are generally held on Sundays.

    Auskick takes place every Sunday at 8:30am at Halesworth Oval.

    Modified and Open Rules games are scheduled at various times on Sundays — please consult your Team Manager for exact fixtures.

    Please note: all times are subject to change.

  • All fees will need to be processed via PlayHQ at the time of registration, or alternatively contact the President for a payment plan.

  • Training for all Modified and Open Rules teams takes place on weekdays at Halesworth Oval (Butler) or Leatherback Park (Alkimos).
    Training times and locations will be confirmed shortly after Registration Day.

    Auskick does not have weekday training. Sessions run on Sundays from 8:30am.

  • Fees are paid at the time of registration in PlayHQ or via an organised payment plan.

  • Your club fees include:
    Brighton Seahawks membership, West Perth player levy, player insurance, team photo, trophy or medallion, umpire fees, ground marking, equipment, and for Auskick participants — the official Auskick pack.

  • There are no weekly fees — unless you want to grab a tasty hotdog or chips and gravy from our canteen!

    Your team may also ask for volunteers to bring fruit or lollies for each game.

  • YES! Brighton Seahawks love parent helpers. We’re an all-volunteer club, so the more hands on deck, the better we run! You’re always welcome to get involved — whether it’s coaching, umpiring, working in the canteen, joining our fundraising team, sponsoring the club, being a water runner, goal or boundary umpire, or even joining the committee.

  • Yes, a clearance is required to play with the Brighton Seahawks if you have previously played Modifieds or Open Rules with another club.

    Please contact our Registrar at registrar@brightonseahawks.com to arrange your clearance.

  • Yes, we have a Parent/Spectator Code of Conduct. It consists of the following:

    • Encourage children to participate if they’re interested.

    • Support children in playing by the rules.

    • Never ridicule or yell at a child for making mistakes or losing.

    • Remember children learn best by example—applaud good plays by all teams.

    • If you disagree with an official, raise concerns through the proper channels, not by questioning their judgement publicly.

    • Support efforts to eliminate verbal and physical abuse from sport.

    • Recognise the value and dedication of volunteer coaches.

    • Remember children play sport for fun, not just to entertain spectators or as miniature professionals.

    • Condemn all forms of violence—by spectators, coaches, officials, or players.

    • Encourage players to respect the rules and umpire decisions.

    • Model appropriate behaviour by avoiding foul language or harassment of players, coaches, or umpires.

  • Yes. All our coaches complete training courses run by the West Perth Football Association. Coaching accreditation is mandatory for anyone coaching with the Brighton Seahawks.

  • Brighton Seahawks JFC
    PO Box 2230
    Clarkson, 6030.