To ensure that the offer of a 40% rebate on equipment purchased by individuals is used for the purpose of individuals being able to own their own playing equipment, the process of qualifying for a rebate will also include the following additional requirements:

1. The person wanting to purchase equipment must check with NZAFF, before they order, that their name appears on the membership list, held by NZAFF on the Sporty database, for their club for the 2021/22 year.  Contact gm@nzaff.co.nz to check.
   
2. The person wanting to purchase equipment must have a letter of support from their club Chairperson or President prior to ordering the equipment stating that they are a player of good standing in the club.  The letter, or email, needs to be delivered to gm@nzaff.co.nz.
   

NZAFF is under no obligation to provide the rebate to anyone not following all the requirements and any other reasonable requests to provide proof of purchase by members.

If you have any questions please contact gm@nzaff.co.nz.

Earlier this year Andrew Fraser, NZAFF Chairperson, explained in his newsletter that NZAFF was offering a 40% discount on helmets, pads and padded pants.  This offer is available for the 2021/22 season.
 
For those that are interested there are two ways you can get access to the discount.
 
From NZAFF through your club
You tell your club to order the equipment you want from NZAFF.
NZAFF use Sports Unlimited as a supplier so the products need to be available from them and, to avoid confusion, quote the Sports Unlimited product number(s) when you supply the information to the club.
When the equipment arrives, NZAFF invoices the club and delivery is on payment.
With this option the cost of the equipment, including shipping and inclusive of GST, is:

• Helmets including face masks, specifically Schutt Vengeance Pro LTD sizes M, L, XL, or XXL Schutt V7 VTD – a fixed price of NZ$250.
• If you want a different helmet from the ones specified above then contact gm@nzaff.co.nz to get an indicative price.
• The next items are examples.  You could order other makes or styles from Sports Unlimited.
  • Shoulder pads, for example, Douglas Legacy RD Adult Football Shoulder Pads, indicative pricing (depending on freight and exchange rate)  NZ$160.
  • Pants, for example, Champro Touchback Slotted Adult Football Pants, indicative pricing (depending on freight and exchange rate)  NZ$25.

 
Order direct from any supplier
You order, and pay, direct from any supplier, presumably in the USA but could be elsewhere, and get the item(s) shipped direct to you.
When it arrives, you provide proof of the order, delivery and payment to NZAFF and NZAFF will rebate 40% of the NZ$ landed price of the item(s) direct into your bank account.
In this option NZAFF will offer the rebate on any helmet, shoulder pads or padded pants.
 
If you have questions or want more information, contact Russell McConnochie, NZAFF GM, at gm@nzaff.co.nz.

One of the challenges that NZAFF faces is how to get the great sport of American Football out into communities NZ-wide with the goal of increasing participation. American Football is a popular sport in New Zealand, with the NFL having a very strong following, but many Kiwis don't know that you can actually play the sport here which is something we want to change.
 
To encourage this, NZAFF are looking to engage with individuals, clubs or other organisations that are able to deliver American Football activities into their communities.  These will be our “Champions” and operate in paid roles helping to grow participation in American Football related activities around New Zealand This isn't necessarily all about contact American Football, but also the non-contact Flag version, and related events such as NFL style “combines” or games-based  ‘have-a-go’ days.

​To find out more follow this link here.

We are holding an update meeting to cover the future activities of the Mako Flag Football team.
 
With the pandemic having disrupted international competition it is timely to provide an update on the situation and future plans.
 
The meeting is open to all those interested in representative Flag Football including women players.
 
The session will include updates on:

• Where we are positioned with respect to international competition for the next year or so.
• Where GA are with respect to international competition based on latest discussions.
• IFAF events coming up.
• IFAF on international competition.

 
Followed by a discussion on what HPU activities might be planned and delivered over the next season.
 
The meeting details:
  Date: Tuesday the 20th July
  Time: 7:00pm
Zoom call details.
  Meeting ID: 847 6147 3032
  Passcode: 670732
 
If you have any questions, contact Russell – gm@nzaff.co.nz