Football Victoria (FV) is pleased to announce the release of the new Club application process for the 2023 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 season 2023. FV are running this process were by there is an instance where a vacancy will be filled for the 2023 season.
Applications close 5PM Thursday, November 17.
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 2023.
- Background of the team and track record in senior competitions ie) 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 acknowledgement of regulations pertaining to entering teams into metropolitan competitions.
FINANCIAL:
- The Club must not have had any outstanding debts with FV over the last two (2) seasons.
- Acknowledgement that all senior and reserve players, in addition to being registered through PlayFootball, 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 2023 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 7 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.
MSL TEAM OVERVIEW:
- Player List including players 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:
- Origin of player (Where do they come from – are they a junior player, current player, come from a new club etc.)
- Playing position for each player
- Appropriate team for each player (Seniors, Reserves or Senior/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 the Australia Cup in 2023.
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 of the above criteria will not be considered for inclusion in Men’s State League in 2023.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Competitions department on 9474 1800 and press ‘2’ for Community Competition when prompted or contact us via email competitions@footballvictoria.com.au.