Our Partnership Continues - With Even More for the EDFL Community!
Fernwood Fitness is proud to renew and elevate its partnership with the Essendon District Football League (EDFL) for the 2026 season.
After a great start to the partnership in 2025, where Fernwood reinvested back into EDFL clubs through its cashback program and helped introduce the league’s first female-specific shorts. For 2026, the leaders in women's health and fitness are stepping things up to support even more women, girls and families across the league.
Together with Fernwood Fitness, the EDFL are creating stronger pathways, stronger athletes, and stronger communities.
In the year ahead, Fernwood clubs will deepen their involvement with EDFL teams by offering:
● FREE group training sessions for EDFL clubs
● Custom strength + conditioning programs designed for female players
● Indoor training access at local Fernwood clubs for wet-weather sessions
● New fundraising opportunities to help all clubs thrive
● Continued sponsorship of the Fernwood Fitness Player of the Month, celebrating on-field excellence
● Proud placement on the EDFL female shorts for the 2026 season
Every initiative is built to help players feel confident, capable, and supported, on the field and beyond.
A Gift for the Entire EDFL Community
Players, parents, coaches, volunteers, umpires, supporters - everyone is welcome.
Enjoy a FREE 7-day Fernwood Fitness pass at any of the EDFL-supporting clubs: Cairnlea, Craigieburn, Tullamarine, Sydenham, Tarneit
Ashleigh Jansen from Fernwood Fitness said: “We are proud to back the EDFL with even more support across the league in 2026. Together, we are creating stronger athletes, stronger clubs, and a stronger future for women in the community.”
EDFL CEO, Andrew Johnston, said: “Fernwood Fitness are a great partner for the league as they share our values of empowering women and building inclusive and safe environments.
“Their commitment to playing an active role within our community by offering EDFL clubs, and the wider EDFL community, the chance to train and be active at their venues, at the same time driving investment back into the grassroots game through their cashback initiatives, is fantastic.
“We’re looking forward to another successful year of Women’s and Girls' footy with Fernwood at our side.”
As Australia’s leading experts in women's fitness and wellbeing, Fernwood is committed to empowering women and girls to shine.
This partnership is more than sponsorship – it is about investing in community, elevating female sport, and celebrating the strength of every athlete, coach, volunteer, and supporter across the league.
