2027 VETO SPORTS State League Women's Application Process

Football Victoria (FV) would like to confirm the Application Process for the 2027 VETO SPORTS State League Women’s (SLW) season, following changes to the senior women’s league structure.

Interested clubs can now submit an application to FV for consideration. It is important to note that FV may choose not to fill all vacancies for the 2027 season, and the application process does not guarantee entry into State League Women’s.

2027 VETO SPORTS State League Women’s Application Form

The below application form must be completed in full for FV to assess a club’s eligibility for entry into the competition. FV may also choose to withdraw an application at any time.

FV will only consider applications that are complete and submitted by 5pm Friday, October 23rd 2026.

Only clubs currently affiliated with FV and that competed in FV competitions in 2026 will be eligible to apply through the 2027 State League Women’s New Club Application Process. Clubs currently working through a New Club Application Process for 2027 will not be eligible to apply.

Key Timelines

Only clubs that fulfil all application requirements will progress to the interview stage.

Application Requirements

Club Overview

• Outline the reasons the club believes it should be accepted into State League Women’s for the 2027 season.
• Provide background on the team and its track record in competitions, including metropolitan women’s competitions or other affiliated and non-affiliated competitions in Victoria.
• Detail any established junior pathway registered within FV competitions and plans to expand the program from younger age groups into senior football.
• Demonstrate compliance with the FV Membership By-Law.
• Outline existing women’s and girls’ teams in FV or other Victorian competitions, or plans to establish women’s and girls’ teams in FV competitions.
• For regional applications, FV may consult with and require support from the relevant Regional Advisory Panel. Clubs must also acknowledge the regulations relating to entering teams into metropolitan competitions.

Financial

• The club must not have had any overdue outstanding debt with FV over the previous two seasons.
• The club must not have any overdue outstanding debt owing to its local government authority (LGA) or venue owner.
• Acknowledge that all players must be registered through Play Football and have paid their fees in full before the commencement of Round 1 of the regular season.
• Acknowledge that team entry fees will be paid by the relevant instalment deadlines.

Facility Access

Provide written confirmation of ground or venue access for the duration of the 2027 season from a Council Operations Manager or venue owner.

• Confirm that the grounds meet the minimum requirements for Women’s State League, as outlined in FV’s Rules of Competition – Schedule 9: Minimum Facility Requirements – Community Competitions.
• Provide an overview of the facility plan, including amenities.

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

SLW Team Overview

• Provide a player list, including player names and FA IDs, for players who have confirmed or expressed interest in playing in the State League Women’s team if the club is successful. Clubs must use the Team Overview template.
• The player information must include:
• Playing background, such as whether the player is a club junior, current club player or recruited from another club.
• Playing position for each player.

SLW Coaching Structure

• Outline the coaching positions currently appointed for the State League Women’s team.
• Provide copies of coaching accreditations and Working with Children Checks (WWCCs) for appointed coaches.
• Detail plans to fill any coaching positions that remain vacant.
• Clubs that fail to provide all the required information will not be considered for inclusion in State League Women’s for the 2027 season.