Requirement for 2024 AGM (held in 2025):
Must be an incorporated association under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 or be a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001.
What does this mean?
Clubs must ensure that they are trading as an incorporated association or a company limited by guarantee. FV will be capturing information from clubs to ensure they meet this basic requirement, which is critically important to ensuring clubs are eligible to compete in FV competitions.
Clubs must ensure they meet the requirements stipulated, trading as an incorporated association or a company limited by guarantee prior to the commencement of the 2025 competition season.
What do I need to supply to FV?
- Full Legal Club Name
- ASN Number or ACN Number
- ABN Number
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Authorised Delegate Nomination
Are there resources available to help our Club?
- Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) - for all matters concerning the running of an incorporated association.
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) - for all matters pertaining to companies limited by guarantee.
FAQs
How long do I have to achieve this?
Clubs will need to complete the Annual Club Membership form by the 31st December each year to be eligible to participate in Football Victoria competitions the following calendar year.
If you have any questions regarding the Membership Application process, please direct your enquiry to members@footballvictoria.com.au.