Game Plan: WAGBA and BVB Dortmund's Path to Football Excellence in WA

WAGBA President Stephan W Kirsch was graciously invited to the Western Australia Ministry of Sports with BVB Dortmund, along with the political advisors to the Minister for Tourism and the Minister for Sports, for a roundtable meeting. During the meeting, there was a focused discussion on strategies to enhance BVB Dortmund's global footprint and brand recognition in Western Australia. The attendees deliberated on establishing robust partnerships with local football associations, government bodies, communities, and institutions to foster an inclusive football program spanning from grassroots to elite levels.

WAGBA's Final Soiree at the Hyatt Regency

It was an evening brimming with joy and vibrant networking as many WAGBA members and friends gathered at the elegant Private Dining Suite of Gershwin’s at The Hyatt Regency for WAGBA’s End of Financial Year Dinner. The dinner presented an amazing networking opportunity within a relaxed setting to all attending guests with ties to the association, as they indulged themselves with wines and beverages in the stunning circular Gershwin’s Wine Room before the commencement of the dinner. The event was also graced by attending guests of honour Bill Hassell AM (former President of WAGBA, former WA Minister and former Leader of Opposition), the Hon. Dr. Mike Nahan (former WA Treasurer and former Leader of Opposition), and Dr. Gabriele Maluga (Honorary Consul of Germany).

Brats, Brews, and Bonds in Perth

WA in May is often graced with warm sunny days and cooler nights, perfect for Australians to, as they say, “fire up the barbie”. For WAGBA specifically, it is time to pop that Bratwurst on the grill! WAGBA’s annual fundraising event, Maytoberfest, was held on the 25th of May at the contemporary Sentinel Bar & Grill, located at St. George’s Terrace in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The event was held with much success, amassing some 135 WAGBA members and friends in attendance to support the event – including special guest Mr. Wilfred Wimmler, Austrian Honorary Consulate, and Mrs. Renate Wimmler – warmly welcomed by WAGBA President Stephan W Kirsch in his opening speech.

The 'Hottest' Gathering of the Year

The scorching February heat was no match for the passion that our guests brought along to WAGBA’s New Year’s Reception, held on the 1st of February at Matilda Bay Restaurant and Bar in Perth. This inaugural reception of the Association provided an outstanding opportunity for some 100 attendees to mingle, to network and to kickstart the hopefully successful year 2024. The general consensus of the evening was that it was most definitely the “hottest” gathering of the year.