Two mothers fight at under-10s Oztag match in Wollongong
Two mothers allegedly fought in front of children at an under-10s Oztag match in Warrawong on Monday night.
The incident happened during a junior game at Darcy Wentworth Park as families and young players watched. The alleged fight spread across social media on Monday.
The alleged fight sparked hundreds of comments from community members angry at the adults' behaviour. Wollongong Oztag manager Andrew Riolo launched an investigation into what occurred.
The story comes less than a year after a Wollongong Oztag parent was banned for life. That ban followed a mass brawl at the NSW championships in Coffs Harbour in February.
- under-10s
- Match age group
- Darcy Wentworth Park, Warrawong
- Incident venue
- Andrew Riolo
- Manager
- One parent, lifetime ban
- Prior ban
Why it mattersChildren watch adults at junior sports. Poor conduct can damage the experience and make volunteers leave.
AustraliaJunior sporting clubs across the Illawarra face ongoing challenges with parent conduct and the safety of children's participation.
