Football West is the sole governing body for football in Western Australia and represents all levels of competition, development and coaching in metropolitan and regional areas. The world game has been a powerful and unifying force in the WA community for more than 120 years, bringing together football fans and participants regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. With over 230,000 players in the sport, Football West, which is affiliated to Football Australia, has created an environment that brings the game to life on parks, pitches and indoor centres around the state.