AFS Shepparton Cup cancelled for this year

The junior competition — which last year brought more than 3000 participants to Greater Shepparton — will look to return next year.

“The impact of COVID-19 and the latest Victorian restrictions including lockdowns in metropolitan Melbourne have had a direct impact on the ability to plan for events, competitions and programs and with no clear direction on when restrictions will be lifted we have decided to cancel this year’s event,” tournament director Rolando Navas said.

“We are committed to hosting the event next year in Shepparton and continue our strong relationship with the Greater Shepparton City Council for many years to come.”

Almost 300 teams took to the pitch last year in the AFS Shepparton Cup.

“Greater Shepparton has hosted the major event for six years now and we value the long term partnership we have with the AFS organisers and seeing the event continue to grow over the years,” City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Seema Abdullah said.

“It is important we focus on the health and safety of our community and visitors and although we cannot accommodate the competition this year, we hope to see it return in 2021.”