2026 VETO SPORTS State League Men's New Club Application Process

Football Victoria (FV) would like to confirm the Application Process for the 2026 VETO SPORTS State League Men's (SLM) season.

It is important to note that FV may choose not to fill a vacancy in 2026. FV are running this process whereby there is an instance where a vacancy will be filled for the 2026 season.

The below application form must be completed in order for FV to assess entry, completion of this application does not guarantee entry into STL and may choose to withdraw an application at any time.

FV will only consider applications that are made in full and submitted by 5pm Tuesday 21st October 2025.

Only Clubs that are currently affiliated with FV will be eligible to apply via the 2026 STL New Club Application Process. For avoidance of doubt, if your Club is currently working through a New Club Application Process for 2026, you will not be eligible to apply for a 2026 Men’s State League position. Your Club must have competed in FV Competitions in 2025 to be eligible.

2026 VETO SPORTS State League Men's New Club Application 

Key Timelines

 Application Requirement 

Club Overview

• Outline the reasons that the Club believes they should be accepted for a position in State League Men’s in 2026.
• 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 SLM team including: (1) FV liaison for Club, (2) SLM Team Managers (See link to template for Committee Structure)
• Existing Womens/Girls’ teams in FV Competitions or non-affiliated Competitions in Victoria or plan to establish Women/Girls’ teams in FV Competitions.

 Financial  

• The Club must not have had any outstanding debt with FV.
• 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

•  Confirmation in writing of ground/venue access for the duration of the 2026 season by a Council Operations Manager or the venue owner.
• Confirmation grounds meet the minimum requirements for Men’s State League as published in FV’s Rules of Competition – Schedule 9 Minimum Facility Requirements – Community Competitions.
• Facility plan overview including amenities.

 Please note: FV may choose to conduct a facility inspection at its discretion when evaluating the application.

 STL Team Overview

•  Player List including player names and FA ID’s who have confirmed or expressed keen interest in playing in the State League Men team should the Club be successful (See link to template for Team Overview).

 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 State League Men’s structure in accordance with the Rules of Competition.
• Acknowledgement that the Club/Team will participate in the Hahn Australia Cup commencing in early/mid-February and that all players will be registered in Play Football prior to the Qualifying Round of the Hahn Australia Cup in 2026.

 SLM Coaching Structure 

•  Currently appointed coaching positions for SLM 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.

See link to template for Coaching Structure