2025 Men's State League New Club Application Process

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Football Victoria (FV) would like to confirm the Application Process for the 2025 Men’s State League (MSL) season.

Clubs wishing to submit an application for entry into the MSL Competition can apply via the following link.

Before making an application, please refer to the requirements which are listed below.

It is important to note that FV may choose not to fill a vacancy in 2025. FV are running this process whereby there is an instance where a vacancy will be filled for the 2025 season.

Only clubs that are currently affiliated with FV will be eligible to apply via the 2025 Men’s State League New Club Application Process. For avoidance of doubt, if your club is currently working through a New Club Application Process for 2025, you will not be eligible to apply for a 2025 Men’s State League position. Your club must have competed in FV Competitions in 2024 to be eligible.

FV will only consider applications that are made in full and submitted by 5pm Wednesday 6th November 2024.

2025 Men's State League Application Form

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

CLUB OVERVIEW:

  • Outline the reasons that the club believes they should be accepted for a position in Men’s State League in 2025.
  • Background of the team and track record in competitions i.e., Metropolitan Men’s Competitions or other affiliated or non-affiliated Competitions in Victoria, and/or the Club having an established junior pathway registered within FV Competitions and are working towards the expansion of their program from younger age groups to senior football.
  • Club Committee Structure – specifically administration of the MSL team including: (1) FV liaison for Club, (2) MSL Team Managers.
  • Existing Womens/Girls’ teams in FV Competitions or non-affiliated Competitions in Victoria or plan to establish Women/Girls’ teams in FV Competitions.
  • For regional applications – a letter of support from the local association and acknowledgment of regulations pertaining to entering teams into Metropolitan Competitions.

FINANCIAL:

  • The club must not have had any outstanding debt with FV over the last two (2) seasons.
  • Acknowledgement that all senior and reserves players, in addition to being registered through Play Football, will also be financial (paid for in full) prior to commencement of Round 1 of the Regular Season.
  • Acknowledgement that the Team Entry Fees for this level of competition will be paid by the instalment deadlines.

FACILITY ACCESS:

MSL TEAM OVERVIEW:

  • Player List including player names and FA ID’s who have confirmed or expressed keen interest in playing in the Men’s State League team should the Club be successful.

This information is required to include:

  • Playing background (i.e., Club junior player, current Club player, recruited from a new Club etc.)
  • Playing position for each player.
  • Appropriate team for each player (Seniors, Reserves, or Seniors/Reserves)

Note: Clubs must submit player rosters that show a strong indication that they will be able to field both a seniors and reserves team.

  • Acknowledgement that the Club will field both a seniors and reserves team for the duration of the Regular Season. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the Club from the Men’s State League structure in accordance with the Rules of Competition.
  • Acknowledgement that the Club/Team will participate in the Australia Cup commencing in early/mid-February and that all players will be registered in Play Football prior to the Qualifying Round of Australia Cup in 2025.

MSL Coaching Structure

  • Currently appointed coaching positions for MSL teams (seniors and reserves).
  • Appointed coaches to include copy of coaching accreditations and Working with Children’s Checks (WWCC).
  • Plan to fill unappointed coaching positions.

Clubs which fail to provide FV with all the above criteria, will not be considered for inclusion into Men’s State League in 2025.